ANS 321Subsistence in Alaska

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Hunting, fishing, gathering, and harvesting subsistence foods are deeply tied to cultural values, ideologies, and place-based knowledges. Subsistence as a regulated resource use category, however, is unique to Alaska and is connected to Native land claims issues. This course will examine modern and historical aspects of subsistence foods, practices, and politics in Alaska. Contextualized within the complex relationships between anthropologists, state and federal governments, and Alaska’s colonial history, students will gain an in-depth understanding of contemporary subsistence issues. Special attention will be paid to the significance of foods for Alaska Native and Native American peoples.