Department of American Indian Studies

In his academic work and community involvement, Dustin Abrahamson is committed to addressing racism.

The year’s not quite yet half over, but it’s already been an auspicious one for Elissa Washuta. The University of Washington graduate and author of two books.

The University of Washington's new two-year Native Education Certificate blends online learning with hands-on projects to build relationships in Native American communities.

When an assistant racehorse trainer and mother of three returned to school, she discovered a passion for research.

Donald Trump's comments about Sen. Elizabeth Warren, calling her to "Pocahontas," have sparked a new discussion in the election dialogue.

102-year-old Emmett Oliver — died on Monday in Edmonds. He directed the Indian Student Program at the UW, which is now the Department of American Indian Studies.

The UW is ramping up Indigenous learning across campus. 

Joshua Reid, author of "The Sea Is My Country: The Maritime World of the Makahs," and associate professor of history, will give a presentation Thursday afternoon.

This September, Joshua Reid will start a new job as associate professor in history and Native American studies.

Here are five of the main points that Black Lives Matter activists were trying to share at Saturday's Bernie Sanders event. Alexandra Harmon, UW professor of American Indian Studies is quoted.

Native graduate students can face many challenges while completing their degrees. Stephanie Fryberg, professor of American Indian studies at the UW, is quoted.

Joshua Reid talks about his new book, "My Country is the Sea: The Maritime World of the Makahs." Reid arrives in the fall to be a UW associate professor of history and American Indian Studies.

Jeannie Yandel talks with Ross Braine, the University of Washington's tribal liaison, about his big dreams for the University's brand new Intellectual House, a space for Native Americans on campus.

UWTV covers the opening ceremony of the UW Intellectual House, a new space on campus to better connect Native American tribes with the larger University community. 

On Thursday, the UW opened a modern interpretation of a Coast Salish longhouse on the Seattle campus, fulfilling a 40-year-old request by Native Americans to create a space that would allow students to connect with culture and family.