The Indigenous Studies program at the University of Texas at Austin has a global, comparative focus with a particular strength in the Americas. The program supports critical engagements around the languages, cultures, histories, and current struggles of indigenous peoples.

We offer a graduate portfolio and an undergraduate certificate. Our speaker series brings in indigenous intellectuals from around the world.

Upcoming Events:

What: Third Annual Indigenous Studies Graduate Portfolio Spring Celebration
Where: Texas Union, Governors' Room, 3.116
Day: April 29, 2011
Time: 3:30-5:30

Program:
Kirby L. Brown, "Stoking the Fire: Nationhood in Early Twentieth Century Cherokee Writing." Supervised by James H. Cox.

Lydia Wilmeth French, "Soundscapes and Self-Determination in Ceremony and Reservation Blues." Supervised by Domino R. Perez.

Daniel Law, "Inherited Similarity and Social Difference in Lowland Mayan Language Contact." Supervised by Nora England and Brian Stross.

Heather Teague, "Surviving Genocide, Qualifying for Victimhood:
Experiences of Q'eqchi' Mayas Applying to the National Reparations Program of Guatemala." Supervised by Pauline T. Strong and Charles R.
Hale.