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INDIG ST 1A03   INTRODUCTION TO INDIGENOUS STUDIES

An introduction to Indigenous peoples' worldviews from pre-contact to the Indian Act of 1876. Indigenous history and philosophy will be examined along with the issues of representation and colonialism.

Three hours (lectures and seminars); one term

INDIG ST 1AA3   INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPORARY INDIGENOUS STUDIES

This course will explore the relationship between Indigenous peoples and mainstream society in the 20th century with regard to governmental policy, land claims, economic development, and self-determination.

Three hours (lectures and seminars); one term

INDIG ST 2A03   INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' SPIRITUALITY

This course will examine the spirituality based knowledge of Aboriginal peoples across North America. The philosophies, worldview, sacred ways of knowing and relationship to the natural world will be explored.

Three hours (lectures and seminars); one term

Prerequisite: INDIG ST 1A03, 1AA3 or 3J03; or one of CAYUGA 1Z03, MOHAWK 1Z03, OJIBWE 1Z03; or permission of the instructor

INDIG ST 2AA3   INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE AND METHODOLOGY

This course will explore the basis of Indigenous knowledge and how that translates into theory and methodology. It explores a range of interdisciplinary approaches based on current work of Indigenous scholars redefining the field of Indigenous research.

Three hours (lectures and seminars); one term

Prerequisite: INDIG ST 1A03, 1AA3 or 3J03; or one of CAYUGA 1Z03, MOHAWK 1Z03, OJIBWE 1Z03; or permission of the instructor

INDIG ST 2B03   HISTORY OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' SOVEREIGNTY

An examination of North America Indigenous People's political and economic history in the pre-contact, early contact, and colonial eras within a post-colonial context. Topics will include: self-determination, resource management, land claims, and economic development.

Three hours (lectures and seminars); one term

Prerequisite: INDIG ST 1A03, 1AA3 or 3J03; or one of CAYUGA 1Z03, MOHAWK 1Z03, OJIBWE 1Z03; or permission of the instructor

INDIG ST 2C03   CONTEMPORARY INDIGENOUS SOCIETIES AND ISSUES: SELECTED TOPICS

A review of the geographic, cultural and demographic composition of Inuit, First Nations and Métis, and of the major current developments on land, cultural integrity, treaties, economic development, community social development and self-government.

Three hours (lectures and seminars); one term

Prerequisite: INDIG ST 1A03, 1AA3 or 3J03; or one of CAYUGA 1Z03, MOHAWK 1Z03, OJIBWE 1Z03; or permission of the instructor

INDIG ST 2C03 may be repeated, if on a different topic, to a total of six units.

INDIG ST 2D03   TRADITIONAL INDIGENOUS ECOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE

This course is a study of the ecological teachings of Indigenous peoples and of their relationships with the natural environment in historical and contemporary times.

Three hours (lectures and seminars); one term

Prerequisite: INDIG ST 1A03, 1AA3 or 3J03; or one of CAYUGA 1Z03, MOHAWK 1Z03, OJIBWE 1Z03; or permission of the instructor

INDIG ST 3BB3   THE IROQUOIAN LANGUAGES

This course will survey the living languages of the Iroquoian family (Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, Tuscarora, and Cherokee), as well as extinct Iroquoian languages (Huron, Wyandot, Laurentian, Neutral, Erie, Susquehannock, and Nottoway).

Three hours; one term (2 hour lecture, 1 hour tutorial)

Prerequisite: 6 Units of Level I or II Indigenous Studies, Mohawk or Cayuga language, or permission of the Instructor

INDIG ST 3C03   STUDY OF IROQUOIS FIRST NATIONS IN CONTEMPORARY TIMES

An intensive examination of the Iroquois Confederacy and its attempts to maintain its culture, socio-political systems and economic independence.

Three hours (lectures and seminars); one term 

Prerequisite: Three units of Level II Indigenous Studies or permission of the instructor

INDIG ST 3CC3   CONTEMPORARY INDIGENOUS SOCIETIES: SELECTED TOPICS

An intensive examination of selected political, economic, or social problems faced by selected Indigenous peoples.

Three hours (lectures and seminars); one term

Prerequisite: Three units Level II Indigenous Studies or permission of the instructor

INDIG ST 3CC3 may be repeated, if on a different topic, to a total of six units.

INDIG ST 3D03   CONTEMPORARY NATIVE LITERATURE IN CANADA

A study of significant works by Native writers who give voice to their experience in Canada. Issues to be examined include appropriation of voice, Native identity, women in Indigenous societies, and stereotyping.

Three hours (lectures and seminars); one term

Prerequisite: Three units of Level II Indigenous Studies or six units of Level II English or permission of the instructor

Crosslist: CSCT 3W03, ENGLISH 3W03, PEACE ST 3W03

INDIG ST 3E03   CONTEMPORARY NATIVE LITERATURE IN THE UNITED STATES

A study of contemporary works by Native writers in the United States. Native representations of voice, identity, gender, and popular culture will be examined.

Three hours (lectures and seminars); one term

Prerequisite: Three units of Level II Indigenous Studies or six units of Level II English or permission of the instructor

Crosslist: CSCT 3X03, ENGLISH 3X03, PEACE ST 3X03

INDIG ST 3G03   INDIGENOUS CREATIVE ARTS AND DRAMA: SELECTED TOPICS

The creative processes of Indigenous cultures are studied through the examination of selected forms of artistic expression, which may include art, music, dance and/or drama.

Three hours (lectures and seminars); one term

Prerequisite: Three units of Level II Indigenous Studies or permission of the instructor

INDIG ST 3G03 may be repeated, if on a different topic, to a total of nine units.

INDIG ST 3H03   INDIGENOUS MEDICINE I - PHILOSOPHY

This course will examine the Aboriginal concepts of health and wellness. The wholistic traditional approach will be used in the classroom as well as in visits by elders, medicine people and class trips to places of health, wellness and healing.

Three hours (lectures and seminars); one term

Prerequisite: Three units of Level II Indigenous Studies or permission of the instructor

Not open to students with credit in INDIG ST 3CC3, if the topics were Traditional Approaches to Healing and Wellness or Indigenous Peoples Health. 

INDIG ST 3HH3   INDIGENOUS MEDICINE II - PRACTICAL

This course will examine the concept of traditional medicines, their histories and their connection to Aboriginal philosophies of wellness (studied in Part I); procedures for procurement and use of the medicines will be addressed and emphasis will be placed on the reasons for efficacy.

Three hours (lectures and seminars); one term

Prerequisite: Three units of Level II Indigenous Studies or permission of the instructor

Not open to students with credit in INDIG ST 3CC3, if the topics were Traditional Approaches to Healing and Wellness or Indigenous Peoples Health.

INDIG ST 3J03   GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE

An historical examination of the leadership and politics in Canada's indigenous communities, with a particular focus on pre-contact political structures, the Indian Act and its consequences and contemporary social questions.

Three hours; (lectures and seminars); one term

Prerequisite: Three units of Level II Indigenous Studies or permission of the instructor

Crosslist: POL SCI 3C03

INDIG ST 3K03   INDIGENOUS HUMAN RIGHTS

A study of government policies and their impact on Indigenous Peoples, specifically Indian Affairs in Canada and the United States. Topics will include individual and collective rights of Indigenous Peoples and the conceptual problems which arise in a Westernized justice system.

Three hours (lectures and seminars); one term

Prerequisite: Three units of Level II Indigenous Studies or permission of the instructor

INDIG ST 3L03   INDIGENOUS INDEPENDENT STUDY

In consultation with the Director of Indigenous Studies, students will research an approved topic, on the basis of materials outside normally available course offerings. A major paper will be required.

Prerequisite: Registration in Level II or III of the Combined B.A. in Indigenous Studies program or permission of the Director

INDIG ST 3P03   HAUDENOSAUNEE HEALTH, DIET AND TRADITIONAL BOTANY

Working with traditional knowledge holders, this course will explore the relationship between ethnobotany and agricultural practice to Haudenosaunee cultural beliefs and concepts of health and wellness.

Three hours; one term (2 hour lecture, 1 hour tutorial)

Prerequisite: 6 Units of Level I or II Indigenous Studies, Mohawk or Cayuga language, or permission of the Instructor

INDIG ST 3T03   HAUDENOSAUNEE ORAL TRADITIONS, NARRATIVE AND CULTURE

An examination of oral narratives with an emphasis on the significance of language, meaning, and translation, this course will give students a greater understanding of Haudenosaunee cultural philosophies

Three hours; one term (2 hour lecture, 1 hour tutorial)

Prerequisite: 6 Units of Level I or II Indigenous Studies, Mohawk or Cayuga language, or permission of the Instructor

CAYUGA 1Z03   INTRODUCTION TO CAYUGA LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

This course will study the Cayuga language, in its spoken and written forms, in the context of Iroquoian cultural traditions, values, beliefs and customs.

Three hours (lecture and seminars); one term

This course is administered by and offered at Six Nations Polytechnic, Ohsweken, Ontario.   Students whom are interested in taking this course, must seek a Letter of Permission from the Office of the Associate Dean from their own faculties. 

CAYUGA 2Z03   INTERMEDIATE CAYUGA

This course expands on the vocabulary and the oral skills for the Cayuga language. In addition, the course reviews the written component of the language.

Three hours (lecture and seminars); one term

Prerequisite: CAYUGA 1Z03

This course is administered by and offered at Six Nations Polytechnic, Ohsweken, Ontario.    Students whom are interested in taking this course, must seek a Letter of Permission from the Office of the Associate Dean from their own faculties. 

MOHAWK 1Z03   INTRODUCTION TO MOHAWK LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

This course will study the Mohawk language, in its spoken and written forms, in the context of Iroquoian cultural traditions, values, beliefs and customs.

Three hours (lecture and seminars); one term

MOHAWK 2Z03   INTERMEDIATE MOHAWK

This course expands on the vocabulary and the oral skills for the Mohawk language. In addition, the course reviews the written component of the language.

Three hours (lecture and seminars); one term

Prerequisite: MOHAWK 1Z03

OJIBWE 1Z03   INTRODUCTION TO OJIBWE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

This course will study the Ojibwe language, in its spoken and written forms, in the context of Ojibwe cultural traditions, values, beliefs and customs.

Three hours (lecture and seminars); one term

OJIBWE 2Z03   INTERMEDIATE OJIBWE

This course expands on the vocabulary and the oral skills for the Ojibwe language. In addition, the course reviews the written component of the language.

Three hours (lecture and seminars); one term

Prerequisite: OJIBWE 1Z03

 

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