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Course Descriptions

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Level One
INDIG ST 1A03	Introduction to Indigenous Studies
INDIG ST 1AA3	Introduction to Contemporary Indigenous Studies
Level Two
INDIG ST 2A03	Indigenous People's Spirituality
INDIG ST 2AA3	Indigenous Knowledge and Methodology
INDIG ST 2B03	History of Indigenous Peoples' Sovereignty
INDIG ST 2C03	Contemporary Indigenous Societies
INDIG ST 2D03	Traditional Indigenous Ecological Knowledge
Level Three
INDIG ST 3C03	Study of Iroquois First Nations in Contemporary Times
INDIG ST 3CC3	Contemporary Indigenous Societies: Selected Topics
INDIG ST 3D03	Contemporary Native Literature in Canada
INDIG ST 3E03	Contemporary Native Literature in the United States
INDIG ST 3G03	Indigenous Creative Arts & Drama
INDIG ST 3H03	Traditional Approaches to Healing & Wellness I (Philosophy)
INDIG ST 3HH3	Traditional Approaches to Healing & Wellness II (Practical)
INDIG ST 3K03	Indigenous Human Rights
INDIG ST 3L03	Indigenous Independent Study
Languages
CAYUGA 1Z03	Introduction to Cayuga Language and Culture
CAYUGA 2Z03	Intermediate Cayuga
MOHAWK 1Z03	Introduction to Mohawk Language and Culture
MOHAWK 2Z03	Intermediate Mohawk
OJIBWE 1Z03	Introduction to Ojibwe Language and Culture
OJIBWE 2Z03	Intermediate Ojibwe
Cross References Courses
ANTHROP 2B03	Indigenous Peoples of North America
ANTHROP 2H03	Environment and Culture
ANTHROP 2VV3	The Ancient Maya
ANTHROP 2W03	The Aztecs and Inca
ANTHROP 3Y03	Aboriginal Community Health and Well-Being
SOC WORK 4I03	Social Work and Indigenous Peoples

Current Events

SOURCING INDIGENOUS WAYS OFKNOWING through ARTISTIC PRACTICE ARTISTS: ERIKA A. ISERHOFF, TANNIS NIELSEN & MONIQUE MOJICA
11/29/2010
INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE LECTURE SERIES: A Focus on the Evolving Tradition of Haudenosaunee Women’s Role
09/28/2010
Decolonizing Indigenous Health Research Conference Keynote Speakers will be: Maria Brave Heart; Malcolm King and Orvol Looking Horse.
09/10/2010

News Archive

Pathways to Health Equity for First Nations, Inuit and Métis - Malcolm King, PhD Malcolm King's Power Point Presentation from the Decolonizing Indigenous Health Research Conference held Sept. 8-10 2010.
September 10, 2010
Recognition Ceremony December 6, 2010 Recognition Ceremony Hodinohso:ni Guardians of Indigenous Knowledge
Six Nations Polytechnic
November 30, 2010
Elder Schedule November 2010 Bertha Skye - Elder In Residence She is available for advice, a listening ear, beading and crafts
Indigenous Studies Program News & Events Winter 2011 Course Offerings; Events & Services in ISP
Elder Schedule October 2010 Bertha Skye - Elder In Residence She is available for advice, a listening ear, beading and crafts
Monique Mojia - the instuctor for INDIG ST 3G03 A Toronto-based actor, playwright and artist-scholar spun directly from the web of New York’s Spiderwoman Theatre.
NEWS FROM THE INDIGENOUS STUDIES PROGRAM Established in 1992, McMaster’s Indigenous Studies Program combines traditional Indigenous knowledge with mainstream scholarship, resulting in a creative and interactive learning environment.

Contact Information
Hamilton Hall, Room 103 1280 Main Street West Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4K1
Phone:	905-525-9140 x27426
Email:	indig@mcmaster.ca