Matthew Krystal

Matthew Krystal is a Professor of Anthropology at North Central College since 2003. Born and raised in Chicagoland, he specializes in Indigenous representation, Mesoamerican studies, and cultural ecology through ethnographic research and film.

• B.A., Washington University (1990)
• M.A., Tulane University (1993)
• Ph.D., Tulane University (2001)

His research focuses on:

• Indigenous self-representation in global contexts
• Native North American cultural practices
• Environmental anthropology and cultural ecology
• Religion, ritual, and symbolism in indigenous communities

Matthew teaches courses on cultural anthropology, indigenous peoples' rights, Mesoamerican civilizations, and qualitative research methods.