Submitted by Elissa Washuta
on
AIS 270 A: Summer 2013 A-term
Native Peoples of the Northwest Coast
Instructor: Charlotte Coté, Ph.D. (clotise@uw.edu)
MTWTh 12:00 - 2:10
5 credits I&S
This course introduces students to the indigenous cultures of the Northwest Coast, extending from Southeast Alaska down along the coastlines of British Columbia, Washington, and Oregon. This area of the United States and Canada is home to many distinct indigenous societies whose histories and cultures have continually shaped and enriched this richly diverse and complex region.
All are welcome, including non-students, during summer quarter. Tuition charges apply; the ACCESS program allows Washington residents 60 years or older to attend class as auditing students for a $5 registration fee.