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The Indigenous Ways of Knowing certificate honors the culture, history, language, and sovereignty of the tribal nations of the western Great Lakes region. By connecting with local communities and Indigenous knowledge holders, students will undertake a personal learning journey and gain an understanding of how Indigenous people continue to persevere and prosper despite historical and continued oppression. The certificate provides a firm foundation for individuals looking to advance their educational and career goals relative to the Indigenous peoples within Wisconsin and specifically provides curriculum on the culture, history, language, and sovereignty of Indigenous nations, developed and influenced by tribal experts from the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, Oneida, Ho-Chunk, and Menominee people.