HIST 1270 Indians of the Wind River
This course is a survey of the history of the Wind River Indian Reservation, home to the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho Tribal Nations. In addition to the historic development of the Wind River Reservation, this course will provide overviews of the traditional (pre-contact) cultures of both tribal groups and follow the significant historical and contemporary events that have led to the cultural changes here in the 21st century. A focus of this course will be towards a clearer understanding of the historical evolution of the relationships between the Eastern Shoshone, the Northern Arapaho, and the Euro-American cultures and how these diverse cultures have managed their social, political, and economic interactions over time. (3 lect.)
Major Topics
- Tribal history
- External impacts
- Political structure
- Wind River Reservation characteristics
- Contemporary issues
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Identify significant historical/contemporary aspects of the Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone tribes and their unique relationship with one another.
2. Recognize the significant tribal leaders and their relationship to both federal and state governments.
3. Discuss the varying aspects of the Wind River reservation, its people and contemporary issues affecting the tribes.
4. Evaluate contemporary issues that both tribes and the non-Indian community continue to experience within Fremont County and the state.