History of the Indigenous Peoples of the Northern Plains
History · 3 hrs Lecture/Seminar
Offered: Every Second Year
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No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
Description
This lecture/seminar course traces the history of Indigenous Peoples on the Northen Plains from the pre-contact period to the mid-20th century on both sides of the present Canadian-U.S. border. Ancient plains cultures, the introduction of European technologies, the fur trade, struggles for regional dominance and control, advancing European settlement, and the establishment of reservations/reserves constitute the major topics of this course. In a comparative approach, this course explores critical differences and similarities in Inddigrnous history on both sides of the Canadian and US border.
Restrictions
Students may not hold credit for this course and HIST-3518 and ANTH-3127.
Cross-listed
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.