Indigenous Studies INDG
Instruction offered by members of the Faculties of Social Sciences, Communication and Culture, Fine Arts, Humanities, and Social Work as part of the Major in International Indigenous Studies or the Minor in Indigenous Studies.
Director of the Major - J.S. Frideres
Coordinator of the Minor - J.S. Frideres
Junior Courses
Indigenous Studies 201 H(3-0)
Introduction to International Indigenous Studies
A multi-disciplinary, theoretical and empirical overview of the pre-colonial, colonial and post-colonial situations, perspectives, and aspirations of selected Indigenous peoples around the world. Usually team-taught.
Indigenous Studies 213 H(3-3)
Western Ways of Knowing
A comparative overview of statistical, qualitative, logical, and aesthetic paradigms, with emphasis on statistical analysis using Indigenous data.
Note: Open only to Majors in International Indigenous Studies.
Senior Courses
Indigenous Studies 303 H(3-0)
(Social Work 553.30) (formerly Indigenous Studies 203 and Social Work 203)
Indigenous Ways of Knowing I
An introduction to various Indigenous peoples ways of knowing (epistemology) with a special emphasis on the contextualization of knowledge-building. Deals with various aspects of building knowledge, such as listening, reflection, protocol, and experience.
Note: Normally offered during Block Week. Presession study and field trip(s) are normally required and students will be required to cover field trip costs. Not open to students with credit in Indigenous Studies 203 and Social Work 203.
Indigenous Studies 305 H(3-0)
(Social Work 553.31) (formerly Indigenous Studies 205 and Social Work 205)
Indigenous Ways of Knowing II
An examination of the nature and relations of being (ontology) and specific responsibilities in cultural context. Integration of components of Indigenous ways of knowing. International comparison of Indigenous ways of knowing.
Prerequisites: Indigenous Studies 203 (Social Work 203) or Indigenous Studies 303 (Social Work 553.30).
Note: Normally offered in Block Week during Spring or Summer Session. Presession study and field trip(s) are normally required and students will be required to cover field trip costs. Not open to students with credit in Indigenous Studies 205 and Social Work 205.
Indigenous Studies 312 H(3-0)
(formerly Ingigenous Studies 311 and 313)
Cultural Immersion Field Course
Experience of ceremonial and cultural activities, with a focus on four themes: living values; spirituality; health and healing; and roles, responsibilities, and respect.
Prerequisites: Indigenous Studies 217 or 317.
Note: Normally offered during block week in Spring or Summer session. It may involve rugged field conditions and varying weather for which students must be prepared and equipped. Students will be required to cover food and accommodation costs. Preference in enrolment is given to majors in International Indigenous Studies if required. Registration closes one month before course begins. Presession study may be required.
Indigenous Studies 315 H(3-0)
(formerly Indigenous Studies 215)
Indigenous Ethics and Protocol
Examination of Indigenous ethics including values and norms of Aboriginal communities, connectedness of self to others. An examination of research protocol for entering the field, understanding community structure and limits to data collection will be covered.
Indigenous Studies 317 H(3-0)
(formerly Indigenous Studies 217)
Indigenous Perspectives on Holistic Science
Examination of human ecological connectedness with the natural environment. Topographical, biological, and zoological Indigenous science. Issues of preservation, naming, and use of the natural environment.
Note: Some field trip(s) are normally required. Students may be required to cover field trip costs.
Indigenous Studies 341 H(3-0)
Issues in Australian Indigenous Politics and Society
A survey of contemporary issues in social and political relations among Australian Indigenous peoples and between the state and Indigenous peoples in Australia. Includes such topics as policy development, land rights, apology and reconciliation, non-Indigenous public opinion, frontier politics, and other aspects of the politics and sociology of decolonization.
Prerequisites: One of Sociology 307, Political Science 201 or 279.
Note: Normally offered in Spring or Summer Sessions.
Indigenous Studies 343 H(3-0)
Indigenous Law in Canada
Examination of the special legal and constitutional principles, provisions and instruments that have an impact on Indigenous individuals, governments and organizations. Topics covered may include aboriginal rights, treaty rights, self-government, fiduciary duties, the Royal Proclamation of 1763, the Indian Act, the 1982 Constitution, and pivotal court decisions.
Prerequisites: Indigenous Studies 201.
Indigenous Studies 397 H(3-0)
Special Topics in Canadian Indigenous Studies
Selected themes in Canadian Indigenous studies.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Indigenous Studies 399 H(3-0)
Special Topics in International Indigenous Studies
Selected themes in International Indigenous studies. May focus on Indigenous peoples of only one country.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Indigenous Studies 401 H(3-0)
Research in Selected Topics in International Indigenous Studies
Various topics in the area of International Indigenous Studies on the basis of special interest and need. Normally the course will have a research component.
Prerequisites: Approval by the Director of the program and consent of faculty member.
Indigenous Studies 407 H(3-0)
Comparative International Indigenous Communities
Social, economic, and political comparisons between selected Indigenous communities throughout the world. Required capstone course for the Major in International Indigenous Studies and for the Minor in Indigenous Studies.
Corequisites: Prerequisites or Corequisites: Any three of Anthropology 337, Canadian Studies 311, History 345, Sociology 307, or after August 15, with consent of the Instructor.