Have you ever met a real Native American? Have you wondered why the Washington football team's name is surrounded in controversy? This course will break down stereotypes, and provide a glimpse into the reality of what it means to be Native American. More specifically, this course will explore the history and culture of the Navajo Nation, the largest federally recognized Native American tribe in the United States. Topics will include historical relations between the Navajo Nation and the federal government (including the forced relocation of the Navajo people to Bosque Redondo, and the use of Code Talkers in World War Two), Navajo origin stories/religion, and contemporary issues related to Navajo politics, economy, and culture.