Certificate in the Study of Societies in Transition: Reciprocity, Relationship, and Reconciliation Histories - Madjitang (In the Beginning) - An Introduction to Indigenous Studies
INDG 1006 Madjitang (In the Beginning) - An Introduction to Indigenous Studies
Antirequisites:
INDG 1005; NATI 1005
Hours:
3 hours of lecture per week
Credits:
3
Description:
Students critically evaluate common assumptions about Indigenous peoples held by non-Indigenous Canadians through the exploration of colonial policies, stereotypes, and nation- building myths created at the expense of Indigenous nations’ sovereignty. The Canadian government maintains a particular national narrative, perpetuating myths about Indigenous peoples, enabling the nation-state to ignore its fiduciary responsibilities to Indigenous nations. Students examine Indigenous nations’ relations with Canada by considering the themes of identity, demographics, culture, politics, gender, history, economics, and urbanization.