ConflictIndig Land:Americas

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

Conflict and Indigenous Land, is a comprehensive examination of the historical and contemporary conflicts over Indigenous lands in the Americas. It delves into the complex interplay of historical injustices, legal frameworks, resource extraction, and Indigenous resistance movements. The course explores diverse experiences of Indigenous peoples across the region, from Canada to Patagonia, analyzing the origins of land-related conflicts, strategies employed by both state and corporate actors, and diverse forms of Indigenous organizing and advocacy. This course is interdisciplinary, drawing on scholarship from anthropology, history, political science, law, environmental studies, and sociology. It is designed for students interested in Latin American studies, Indigenous rights, human rights, environmental justice, and international development.