Department of Indigenous Studies

The Department of Indigenous Studies builds on UB’s legacy as a key location for Haudenosaunee and Indigenous studies. UB’s Indigenous Studies programming has been defined by its emphasis on the transformative potential of grassroots-oriented activist scholarship and research.

Community Engagement

With support of the Department of Indigenous Studies, student groups at the undergraduate (Indigenous Student Collective and AISES) and graduate level (Graduate Indigenous Association) are involving the UB community in Indigenous-centered events that share our foods, cultural heritage, worldviews, Indigenous research and political issues that impact us all.

  • Haudenosaunee social dances
  • Haudenosaunee arts and material culture workshops
  • Annual Storytellers Conference

Career-Focused

Indigenous Studies graduates are in high demand as experts in Indigenous nation governance offices, environmental programs, health care facilities and other areas. Graduates can also find opportunities with advocacy organizations, American Indian commissions and museums and federal, state and local government offices. In addition, many non-Indigenous workplaces seek out graduates with the diverse experiences you’ll gain here.

Degrees

  • BA in Indigenous Studies
  • Minor in Indigenous Studies
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Andrew W. Mellon Grant

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation $3.2M grant supports the creation of the department including the recruitment and retention faculty and Native American students as well as meaningful community engagement