Arieahn Matamonasa
Program Coordinator
(630) 942-2800, ext. 51277

Field and Interdisciplinary Studies
Room 3046
(630) 942-2356

e-mail
kleinwac
@cod.edu

Summer 2009 Classes

Cherokee Ways: A Natural Path to Healing
Explore the Cherokee cultural concepts of respect, honor, acceptance and forgiveness presented as part of a natural pathway to healing ourselves and our earth. Travel to Mantle Rock Native American Cultural Center in Marion, Ken., and learn about Native American wisdom, compassion and spirit from a Cherokee elder. Classes: May 20 and June10 (6:30 to 9:30 p.m.). Field study: June 4 to 7. Fee: $395 (includes transportation and lodging). Tuition extra. Information: Marilyn Johnston, (630) 942-2172.
SOCIA-1800-FIS02-31496 2.00 BIC 3015 W 06:30PM 05/20/09
09:30PM 06/10/09

Lakota Studies
Explore Native American culture and world views through a survey of historical and contemporary tribal perspectives, comparative views of individual identity, and social and economic structure, science and spirituality. Lakota cultural values, attitudes and ideologies are examined from the pre-reservation 1800s to the present. Information: Jim Mannion, (630) 942-2800, ext. 51413.
Sociology 1800 36144 Nat Am Wis/Spirit 3 T 7:00-9:50P IC2096 Mannion J

Native American People: Customs and Ways
This introductory glimpse into the people, customs and ways of life of the indigenous people of North America teaches students about various ways of life, including ceremonial traditions, dance, art, music, government and social customs. Explore how people and customs have evolved and continue.
Information: Mike Bailey, (630) 942-2800, ext. 51127.
Social Sci 1800 15962 Nat Am Cust 3 W 7:00-9:50P IC2096 Bailey M

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Special Event

Native American Studies Conference
Friday, May 8, in the Jack H. Turner Conference Center in Room 2800 of the Student Resource Center (SRC) on the Glen Ellyn campus, 425 Fawell Blvd.

The College of DuPage International Education office’s Native American Committee will sponsor its annual Native American Studies Conference, from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 8, in the Jack H. Turner Conference Center in Room 2800 of the Student Resource Center (SRC) on the Glen Ellyn campus, 425 Fawell Blvd.

The event features keynote speaker Marilyn Youngbird, a fifth generation descendant of Sakakawea, who will present “Honoring the Native Way.” Youngbird traces her heritage from the Arikara, Hidatsa and Mandan people – the Three Affiliated Tribes, located on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in North Dakota.

Additional speakers and presenters include Al Jewer, Native American flute; Larry Lockwood, drumming; Native American dancers, crafts and artists; a display of Native American artifacts, storytellers; and community Native American organizations.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call Marilyn Johnston at (630) 942-2172 or the International Education office at (630) 942-3079.