This course explores the intersection of Indigeneity with Black, Rural White, and Hispanic cultures, as reflected in art and language. Often, these connections form a suppressed heritage, concealed over generations due to assimilation pressures and the influence of religious institutions that historically enforced conversion and perceived Indigenous cultural expressions as a threat. Rather than focusing on the distinctions between these groups, Redbone emphasizes their shared cultural threads, examining how Native traditions persist beneath ethnic labels such as “Black” and “Hispanic” and broader national identifiers like “American.”Through a comparative lens that situates Indigenous histories within European colonial contexts, the course will analyze resistance cultures and explore common values across Native communities. The goal is to provide students with the opportunity to rediscover and connect with the enduring Indigenous spirit within themselves and their creative practices.Students will engage in a variety of artistic practices, including drawing, painting, carving, and creative writing. To support individualized exploration and growth, dedicated studio time is built into the course each week, allowing students to work independently while receiving personalized guidance and mentorship.

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