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Native American dancing for the Indigenous Studies program.

Program Overview

Indigenous Studies

Campus

  • I Itasca
27
Credits
Certificate

Program Overview

The Indigenous Studies Certificate program at Itasca is designed for students who have an interest in developing a career or learning more about the indigenous people of North America.

Students celebrating graduation.
3/4
Minnesota North grads are employed in their field within 12 months
83%
Of Minnesota North students receive financial aid and scholarships
$3.9K
Average student grant at Minnesota North

Sources: Cost and Aid

Reasons to Attend Minnesota North

Active student organizations and activities.

The Itasca Multicultural Student Affairs office supports activities to improve the retention of students of color and sustain a campus environment that promotes racial tolerance. The Itasca American Indian student organization, O-Gitch-I-Dah Club and the Itasca Minority Student Club offer opportunities for the on-campus club participation and leadership skill development. In addition to sponsoring scholarships and other advisement related duties, these clubs also have sponsored the following activities:

  • Annual Itasca pow-wow, featuring drummers and dancers from the Bug O Nay Ge Shig “Silver Eagle” Drum and Dance group as well as members from the local community
  • Activities that honor and recognize November as Native American Heritage Month featuring nationally known speakers and performing artists
  • American Indian Student Academic Awards Dinner, recognizing those students who are making outstanding academic progress
  • Indian Fry Bread Taco Day