AIS is a Graduate InterDisciplinary Program at the University of Arizona offering a Ph.D., M.A., J.D. The implementation of the Ph.D.
The AIS Master's program, established in 1982, was the first of its kind in the United States. By 1984, a minor in AIS at the doctorate level was approved by the Graduate College. Prior to 1991, AIS was operating with a half time director, 1 full-time employee assigned to the program, and a core of committed faculty from across the university whose tenuous attachment to the program was based on co
12/04/2024
Students, Faculty, GIDP Faculty, and Staff Please join us on 12/12 at 12pm to celebrate a successful semester and the upcoming holidays. We hope to see you all there and afterwards at the GIDP Showcase in the SUMC at 3pm for some fabulous poster presentations!
08/27/2024
In the Dept of American Indian Studies, scholars & students explore the languages and cultures of American Indians. Check out the AIS minor and GIDP programs! Together, we support tribal sovereignty and Indian self-determination. The University of Arizona
https://ais.arizona.edu
08/27/2024
Join us September 10th, 2024 at 1pm with Dr. Tom Holm to discuss his book: Ira Hayes
There's still time to register! Join us at the Arizona History Museum in Tucson on September 10, at 1:00 PM for a book talk with professor emeritus American Indian Studies, Dr. Tom Holm. Dr. Holm will discuss his book, Ira Hayes: The Akimel O'odham Warrior, World War II, and the Price of Heroism. Register today: https://bit.ly/3YmAQR5
08/16/2024
Remembering Navajo Code Talkers: Q&A with Professor Emeritus Tom Holm Remembering Navajo Code Talkers: Q&A with Professor Emeritus Tom Holm Wednesday Image Choctaw soldiers in training in World War I for coded radio and telephone transmissions. Credit: Wikipedia/Oklahoma Historical Society August 14th is National Navajo Code Talkers Day, which honors the nearly 400 fl...
02/09/2024
Q&A with Corey Roberts on Language Revitalization: "It's in Those Things Where My Heart Is" Q&A with Corey Roberts on Language Revitalization: "It's in Those Things Where My Heart Is" Today Image In recognition of Black History Month, we spoke with polyglot Corey Roberts, a graduate student working toward his Ph.D. in linguistics with a minor in American Indian Studies. Originally from the...
02/09/2024
Congratulations to Dr. Matthew Sakiestewa Gilbert, AIS Department Head, on this recognition!
Matthew Sakiestewa Gilbert Inducted into the North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame Matthew Sakiestewa Gilbert Inducted into the North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame Wednesday Isabelle Freguia Image Matthew Sakiestewa Gilbert and his book "Hopi Runners: Crossing the Terrain between Indian and American." Matthew Sakiestewa Gilbert, head of the University of Arizona Depa...
08/25/2023
Congratulations to AIS Faculty Bojan Louis on his most recent award and recognition!
Bojan Louis Bojan Louis Awarded Before Columbus Foundation American Book Award Thursday Image Bojan Louis Bojan Louis, assistant professor of English and American Indian Studies at the University of Arizona, was recently awarded an acclaimed Before Columbus Foundation American Book Award. His book, Sinking Bell...
05/04/2023
Congratulations to Dr. Amy Fatzinger! Such a well deserved recognition for all she does for our students and the AIS Department.
Congratulations to Margaret Wilder, Orhon Myadar, Amy Fatzinger, and Andrew Charles, who won the 2023 Teaching Awards for their commitment to students and innovative curriculum development.
University of Arizona School of Geography, Development & Environment The University of Arizona American Indian Studies
https://sbs.arizona.edu/news/congratulations-sbs-teaching-award-winners-spring-23
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