1. EXCHANGE AND STUDY TOUR OPPORTUNITIES FOR FIRST NATIONS STUDIES STUDENTS Creating Aboriginal Community across North America

2. NAMP: Six Universities Involved

3. STUDY TOUR 2010 May 10-31 May 10-16 New Mexico  hosted by New Mexico St.  Pueblos, Navajo nation, Mescalero May 17-21 Mexico City  Museums, markets & more  Indigenous organizations May 22-26 Ixmiquilpan  Hosted by UTVM  Cardonal, Tlacotlapilco, Tolantongo May 27-31 Colima  Hosted by Colima  Suchitlan, Comala, Zacualpan Six Universities, 30 students, 6 faculty

4. Indigenous Operated Museums and Cultural Centres in New Mexico

5. Pueblo communities in New Mexico

6. New foods to try

7. Vibrant Indigenous Communities in Mexico

8. Aboriginal Tourism in Mexico

9. Engage with new and familiar Faculty in a relaxed atmosphere

10. Field Trip Details 6 credits: TRMT 396 Aboriginal Tourism and FNAT 380 Sustainable Indigenous Community Development in Mexico, Canada and the U.S. Passports required Pre-reading & meetings in early May Selection Interviews Approx. COSTS  Tuition & fees $780  Books $60  Travel $1300  Accom/Meals $1200  Activities $450  Sub-TOTAL $3790  Less subsidy - $500  TOTAL $3290

11. University of Montana Native American Studies Program Many American Indian student clubs Sample Courses: Indian Culture as Expressed through Language; Oral & Written Traditions of Native Americans; Ecological Perspectives in Native American Traditions; Contemporary Issues; Tribal Sovereignty; Indians of Montana since the Reservation Era; Native American Sports & Games 3 semester options

12. New Mexico State U. Native American Indian Studies Peer mentor program American Indian Week Festivities Sample Courses: Native Peoples of the American Southwest; Contemporary Southwest Native Americans; Federal Indian Policy; Native American Art; The American West in Popular Culture; Native American Literature

13. Universidad de Colima Spanish Language Requirement HOMESTAY $300/mo including food Social Development Fieldwork with Extension Services Register either in FNAT internship & FNAT directed study OR Courses in Tourism, Rural Development; etc

14. Universidad Tecnológica del Valle del Mezquital Spanish Language Requirement HOMESTAY + meal plan at UTVM Courses in: Hñähñu Language Sustainable Indigenous Tourism Indigenous Community Development Prefers FALL term

15. Exchange Details You pay VIU tuition for credits Either take 12-15 credits there and transfer back OR do directed study with VIU courses We give you a grant of $ 2000 to subsidize travel & living for the term Support for Spanish Language acquisition Accommodation in Mexico with Homestay approx $300/month Accommodation in dorms at NMSU or Montana approx US$1800-3000 for term (depending on single shared or family apartment) Can begin by hosting a homestay here