About Native American Studies

Native American Studies is an exciting interdisciplinary field that educates students about the knowledge, experiences, and rich cultural heritage of Indigenous peoples of Oregon and beyond. All are welcome.

SOU is built on the lands of the Takelma and Shasta peoples, located near the Klamath Basin region that is the home and ancestral territory to many tribes and bands, and established in a state that recognizes nine sovereign tribes.

Indigenous communities add to the cultural fabric of our university and contribute to many activities throughout the year including powwows, celebrations, lectures, conferences, community outreach, classes, and intergovernmental relationships.