Native American and Indigenous Studies Initiative

About

About

Dedicated to enriching the understanding of Native American and Indigenous cultural traditions, histories, political experiences, and contemporary experiences and knowledges, NAISI embodies a cross-disciplinary approach that spans across fields such as American Studies, History and Anthropology.

The Native American and Indigenous Studies Initiative (NAISI) currently includes administrative and student staff plus faculty affiliated with departments across the University, including:

  • American Studies
  • History
  • Anthropology
  • Religion
  • Theatre Arts and Performance Studies
  • Cognitive Linguistic and Psychological Sciences
  • Hispanic Studies
  • Environmental Studies
  • Science, Technology and Society
  • Latin American and Caribbean Studies
  • History of Art and Architecture
  • International and Public Affairs
  • Music
  • Public Humanities

Courses offered by NAISI-affiliated faculty explore a wide array of topics connected to Native American and Indigenous peoples. We invite you to view the list of courses offered and the various interests of our affiliated faculty and follow our events calendar and social media to stay connected.

Annual Reports

Additional Info

Land Acknowledgement

Brown University has developed an official land acknowledgment as part of a set of commitments to build a better understanding of the relationship between the University, the Indigenous peoples of this region, and the land on which Brown is situated.

Contact Us

The NAIS office is on the second floor of 67 George St. on the Brown main campus.