Program Overview
Through a balance of theoretical and practical knowledge, students explore Indigenous history, politics, social and economic development, and environmental stewardship. The program prepares graduates for careers in various sectors, including education, social work, healthcare, and government.
Program Outline
Outline:
The Indigenous Studies program at Nipissing University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Indigenous cultures, philosophies, histories, and contemporary issues. The program offers a variety of courses that cover a wide range of topics, including:
- Indigenous history and culture: This includes courses on the history of Indigenous peoples in Canada, Indigenous spirituality, and Indigenous art and literature.
- Indigenous politics and governance: This includes courses on Indigenous land claims, self-government, and treaty rights.
- Indigenous social and economic development: This includes courses on Indigenous health, education, and economic development.
- Indigenous environmental stewardship: This includes courses on Indigenous environmental knowledge and practices. The program is structured to provide students with a balance of theoretical and practical knowledge. Students will have the opportunity to learn from Indigenous elders, scholars, and community leaders. They will also have the opportunity to participate in research projects, internships, and community-based learning opportunities.
Sample Timetable:
The program offers a variety of courses that are offered on a rotating basis. Some of the courses that have been offered in the past include:
- INDG 1000: Introduction to Indigenous Studies
- INDG 2000: Indigenous History and Culture
- INDG 3000: Indigenous Politics and Governance
- INDG 3500: Indigenous Social and Economic Development
- INDG 4000: Indigenous Environmental Stewardship
- INDG 4500: Indigenous Research Methods
Teaching:
The Indigenous Studies program is taught by a team of experienced and dedicated faculty members who are committed to providing students with a high-quality education. The program also benefits from the expertise of Indigenous elders and community leaders who share their knowledge and perspectives with students. The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, discussions, group projects, and field trips. The program also emphasizes experiential learning, which allows students to apply what they have learned in the classroom to real-world situations.
Careers:
The Indigenous Studies program prepares students for a variety of careers in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Graduates of the program have gone on to work in areas such as:
- Education
- Social work
- Health care
- Government
- Law
- Business
- Research
Other:
- The program is designed to be accessible to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students.
- The program offers a variety of scholarships and bursaries to help students with the cost of their education.
- The program has a strong network of alumni who are working in a variety of fields.
- The program is committed to providing students with a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
- The program is located on the traditional territory of the Anishinabek people, and the university acknowledges the importance of this land to Indigenous peoples.
Contact Us:
- Website: https://www.nipissingu.ca/academics/indigenous-studies
- Email: indigenous@nipissingu.ca
- Phone: (705) 474-3461
Additional Resources:
- Indigenous Studies brochure: https://www.nipissingu.ca/sites/default/files
ipissing-indigenous-studies-program-brochure.pdf - Nipissing First Nation: https://www.nbisiing.ca/
- Anishinabek Nation: https://anishinabek.ca/
