[Histmaj] NEW Arctic courses for spring quarter!

[HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS via Histmaj]

Two brand-new Arctic Studies courses are on offer for spring quarter! Taught by Nadine Fabbi, Canadian Studies Center director, these classes provide history and context on the Arctic, its Indigenous peoples, and the growing significance of the region in international affairs.

ARCTIC 210: Inuit, the Arctic, and Global Change<https://myplan.uw.edu/course/#/courses/ARCTIC210> (5 cr.)
M/W, 2:30-5:20 p.m.
This course dives into the Arctic's role in global history and its significance today, examining how outsiders viewed the region for centuries. Highlights Inuit interactions during early contact with outsiders and their journey towards self-determination. Describes the unique effects of climate change on the Arctic and discusses the region's future, emphasizing its growing importance in global affairs.

ARCTIC 410: Self-Determination in Canada and Beyond: Inuit Rising<https://myplan.uw.edu/course/#/courses/ARCTIC410> (5 cr.)
T/Th, 12:30-2:20 p.m.
Includes the history of contact and colonization between Inuit and the outside world, then focuses on Inuit self-determination and their impact on global and local issues. Offers a foundation in Arctic Indigenous internationalism, the significance of the Inuit Circumpolar Council, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and how Inuit shape the Arctic Council and Inuit-Crown relations, giving insight into Inuit leadership and global influence.
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