About Us

Chair's Message

Welcome to the Native American Studies Department!

On behalf of the faculty, staff, and students in Native American Studies (NAS), we are excited to welcome you to our community. NAS is housed in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University New Mexico. Our degree programs include a minor degree, a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree, a 2^nd Major B.A. degree option, an Accelerated Online B.A. degree option, a B.A. to M.A. Shared Credit degree option, a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree.

Our mission is to honor Indigenous experiences, strengthen Native Nations, and help build sustainable Indigenous communities through academic excellence. Our undergraduate and graduate courses provide opportunities for students to fulfill our mission, make significant contributions to Indigenous communities, and build committed relations with those communities.

You can connect with us by visiting NAS on the UNM campus in 3080 Mesa Vista Hall, calling (505) 277-3917, or on Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) @NATVUNM.

Lloyd L. Lee, Ph.D. (Diné)

Chair and Professor of Native American Studies

Faculty

Wendy Greyeyes, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Tribal Affiliation: Diné
greyeyes@unm.edu
505 277-3917
Mesa Vista Hall Room 3094, Office Hours: Wednesday 11am-12pm or by appointment

Lloyd L. Lee, Ph.D.

Professor & Department Chair

Tribal Affiliation: Diné
triplel@unm.edu
505 277-3927
Mesa Vista Hall Room 3066, Office Hours: Monday & Thursday 10am - 12pm or by appointment
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