Anth 320 Indigenous Peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast

Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest coast of North America include some of the most affluent, diverse, and complex peoples in the world. This course examines the unity and diversity of these cultures from Alaska to the Oregon-California border by tracing their historical evolution and responses to contemporary problems. Topics include: subsistence economies and resource tenure, social and political identity, art, ceremonial and spiritual life, culture change, persistence, and revitalization, and modern Indigenous-state relations.