Indigenous Political Realities

Program Overview

This introductory course explores the policies and impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous peoples in Canada. Students examine historical relationships, colonial contexts, and social, economic, political, and cultural patterns that have shaped Indigenous experiences. The course fosters critical thinking and writing skills, and explores paths towards decolonization, Indigenous resurgence, and self-determination.

Program Outline

Outline:

• This course serves as an introductory survey of policies implemented by settler colonizers that have had a significant impact on the lives of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
• Students will have the opportunity to examine the historical relationships, colonial contexts, and social, economic, political, and cultural patterns that have shaped the experiences of Indigenous peoples in contemporary Canada.
• The course is designed to foster critical-thinking and writing skills through an exploration of the impacts of colonization on Indigenous peoples and an examination of paths towards decolonization, Indigenous resurgence, and self-determination.