Canadian Undergraduate Northern Studies Courses

Native Studies and Related
Undergraduate Northern Studies Courses
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Course Code	University Code	Program	Credit Value
68:278	BRAN	Native Studies	3
Title: Aboriginal Family Life, Seminar in Description: A cross-cultural examination of Aboriginal family structures and the social sciences of family relationships among Aboriginal peoples in Canada and around the world. The course will consider traditional patterns of family life as well as contemporary issues in the study of Aboriginal families.
NS 320	ALTA	Native Studies	3
Title: Aboriginal Governments and Politics Description: The description, analysis, and principles of various aboriginal governments will be examined. The relative merits of constitutional, legislative, and administrative options for realizing aboriginal self-government will be compared. A study of the international and Canadian examples of local and regional aboriginal governments in practice will be an important focus of this course.
032.425	MANI	Native Studies	3
Title: Aboriginal Identities, Topics in Description: An interdisciplinary study of Aboriginal values, cultures and contemporary identities with emphasis on the impact of colonization.
NS-CS 285	TREN	Native Studies	3
Title: Aboriginal People and the North Description: A study of political, economic, social and cultural factors which affect the Aboriginal peoples of Northern Canada. The course will closely examine each of the Northern comprehensive land claims, as well as the development of the new Nunavut territory.
NAST 2100	LETH	Native American Studies	3ch
Title: Aboriginal Peoples and Law Description: Historical and comparative exploration of the role of law in managing relationships between indigenous peoples and immigrants, including an introduction to basic concepts and theories in human rights, Western jurisprudence and the study of colonial societies, focussing on Canadian Native peoples, their aboriginal rights, treaties, and the operation of the Indian Act.
FNST 100-3	UNBC	First Nations Studies	3ch
Title: Aboriginal Peoples of Canada Description: This course is an introduction to the languages, history, culture, and enduring presence of the aboriginal people of Canada, intended to explore the ranfe of aboriginal social formations, both past and present, and to consider the future. Oral, weitten, and archaeological records will be examined. Special attention will be given to the crucial economic, social, and spiritual contact that exist within aboriginal societies, as well as to materials on the changes that have occurred since the advent of the Europeans.
FNST 401-3	SFU	First Nations Studies	3sh
Title: Aboriginal Rights and Government Relations Description: An examination of First Nations and aboriginal peoples' perspectives on political, social and legal issues involving their rights as First Citizens of Canada and North America, and the practical and political relations with various levels of gorvernment. Issues examined include: aboriginal rights and title questions, self-government models and concepts, constitional matters, the impact of Federal Government policies, including their impact on women's lives, and native community and First Nations politics.
ABS200Y	TOR	Aboriginal Studies	1
Title: Aboriginal Studies I Description: Examination of the historical interplay of Aboriginal language and cultures in Canada. Particular focus is on the language and culture of a First Nation in Ontario.
ABS300Y	TOR	Aboriginal Studies	1
Title: Aboriginal Studies II Description: A study of the language and culture of an Aboriginal people of Ontario through exploration of oral history, from creation stories until present times, including the role of oral history and methods for studying oral history through accounts told by elders.
NATST213.3	SASK	Native Studies	3
Title: American (US) Indian, The Description: A history of the American Indian from the contact period to the development of government policies. The Bureau of Indian Affairs and the American treaties, the removal of the Eastern tribes to the middle west, the termination policy, and contemporary issues will be discussed.
FNST 301-3	SFU	First Nations Studies	3sh
Title: Applied First Nations Studies Research, Issues in Description: An examination of research stategies and issues involving contemporary First Nations communities. Desides the study of methodology and ethical issues involving research on native peoples, students will critically examine a number of case studies and carry out a small scale research project under the supervision of the instructor.
032.424	MANI	Native Studies	3
Title: Arctic Lifestyles Description: An interdisciplinary study of the interrelationships between culture, economy, and ecology in the Arctic region.
68:251	BRAN	Native Studies	3
Title: Canada and the Native Description: An examination of federal and provincial policies pertaining to Native people in Canada, and the administration of Indian, Metis, Non-Status Indian, and Inuit affairs by Native and non-Native governments and organizations.
CDN ST 370	WAT	Canadian Studies	.5
Title: Canadian Native Communities, Issues in Contemporary Description: Selected aspects of the contemporary native experience, defined by the local native commuity, and placed in historical perspective. Course lecturers will be representative of the wider native community.
FNST 163-3	UNBC	First Nations Studies	3ch
Title: Carrier Culture: Level 1 Description: This course provides an introduction to Carrier culture.
FNST 164-3	UNBC	First Nations Studies	3ch
Title: Carrier Culture: Level 2 Description: This course provides advanced study of Carrier culture.
FNST 263-3	UNBC	First Nations Studies	3ch
Title: Carrier Culture: Level 3 Description: This course provides advanced study in Carrier culture.
FNST 264-3	UNBC	First Nations Studies	3ch
Title: Carrier Culture: Level 4 Description: This course provides advanced study in Carrier culture.
NTST 315	ATHA	Native Studies	3cr
Title: Community Development in Native Settlements Description: The course examines the theory and principles of community development, and investigates how these concepts are carried out in practice in health projects in Native communities of North America, India, and Africa. Among the topics discusses are Theory of Community Development, Community Development Practices, Health Care Delivery and Traditional Health Care in Native Communities, Community Organization Processes, Needs Identification and Assessment, Community Organization for Development, and Band Governance.
NS 390	ALTA	Native Studies	3
Title: Community Research Methods Description: An introduction to the basic concepts, principles, and issues in the area of community research. The objective of the course is to both apply and critique a range of research methods and to describe different facets of a community. Research methods, particularly in relation to the oral traditions of Indigenous peoples, will be a focus of the course.
NS 383a	TREN	Native Studies	1.5
Title: Community-Based Oral History Methods Description: Emphasis is upon the curlural and strategic approaches which enhance oral history methods in Aboriginal communities. Topics include research design, community rapport, administration, community-based data collection and analysis. A small-scale field project will be developed.
NS 490	ALTA	Native Studies	3
Title: Community-Based Research Description: A seminar exploring the issues in the area of community-based research. The course will be organized primarily around the examination of case studies. Methodological concerns will focus on the political, cultural, ethical and practical aspects of conducting community-based research in conjunction with Native groups and communities.
FNST 400-3	UNBC	First Nations Studies	3ch
Title: Community-Based Research Project Applying FN Research Description: Methods Group projects will be undertaken in partnership with a community or organization under the supervision of a faculty member.
NS 381a	TREN	Native Studies	1.5
Title: Community-Based Research, Theory of Description: A practical introduction to research methods in the social sciences, including a critique of those methods in the context of Native studies. The ideological base of particpatory and action research is examined along with case studies exemplifying alternative methodologies.
FNST 406-3	UNBC	First Nations Studies	3ch
Title: Comparative First Nations Rhetoric and Discourse Description: A seminar in which examples of contemporary [First Nations] rhetoric will be considered as aesthetic performances and as cultural performances.
032.421	MANI	Fine Arts	3
Title: Contemporary and Historical Metis Issues, Seminar in Description: A study of the literature, both primary and secondary, dealing with the Metis people in Canada.
INST 301	REGI	Indian Studies	3
Title: Contemporary Issues of Aboriginal Peoples in Canada Description: Examines issues confronting contemporary aboriginal societies, comparing and contrasting the present concerns and aspirations of aboriginal people in Canada.
68:331	BRAN	Native Studies	6
Title: Contemporary Native People, Senior Seminar in Description: This seminar is designed to bring senior Native Studies students into contact with agencies working in the field, i.e., DIAND, DOTC, MMF, Band Councils, and others. The course will consist of lectures, presentations, and a major paper. The course will involve a practicum which will place the student with one or more of the agencies.
INDL 2811	LAKE	Indigenous Learning	.5
Title: Corporations and the Status Indian Description: The formation of corporations under applicable legislation as legal entities; development of mandate; corporate policy makers; administration and functioning of corporations within the context of the Indian Act. Recent case law will be reviewed to examine the connections between corporations and the Indian reserve system in Canada.
INST 208	REGI	Indian Studies	3
Title: Cree Culture and History Description: This course surveys the culture and history of Cree societies, with special emphasis on Cree societies resident in Saskatchewan. This course includes a field trip or significant cultural event.
NS 430	TREN	Native Studies	3
Title: Critical Theory and Native Studies Description: A seminar on the relevance of contemporary western social and political thought to Aboriginal issues. The course will apply a broad range of theoretical approached to develop understandings and insights of Aboriginal and western societies and the specific character of the interactions between them.
INST 222	REGI	Indian Studies	3
Title: Cultural Heritage, Topics in Description: This course surveys the culture and history of selected Indian societies, with emphasis on the Indian cultural heritage in Canada.
NS 310	TREN	Native Studies	3
Title: Culture and Community Description: A study of cultural continuity, change and revitalization in Aboriginal communities in Canada. The dynamic nature of cultural adaption and the significance of tribal language, spirituality and social responsibilities will be emphasised.
FNST 101-3	SFU	First Nations Studies	3sh
Title: Cultures, Languages and Origins of Canada's First Peoples Description: An introduction to the nature and goals of First Nations Studies as a academic discipline; survey of prehistory, traditional cultures and aboriginal languages of Canada's First Nations.
68:451	BRAN	Native Studies	6ch
Title: Current Issues in Native Studies Description: This course will cover a variety of current topics in the area of Native Studies, It is intended for senior-level students and will deal with both the professional and semi-professional literature in the areas of education, law, sociology, psychology and health care as it relates to Native issues.
INST 216	REGI	Indian Studies	3
Title: Dene Culture and History Description: This course surveys the culture and history of Dene societies, with special emphasis on Dene societies resident in Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories. This course includes a field trip or significant cultural event.
FNST 402-3	UNBC	First Nations Studies	3sh
Title: Discourse of Native Peoples, The Description: Style and content of aboriginal people's discourse about their culture, world view, history and matters affecting their lives. Includes the analysis of selections from native oral literature, autobiography, expository writing, modern poetry and fiction.
032.422	MANI	Fine Arts	3
Title: Environment, Economy and Aboriginal People Description: An analysis of sustainable development issues discussed within a cultural context. May have a field component.
INST 410	REGI	Indian Studies	3
Title: Ethnic Identity Theory and Indian Studies Description: This course will examine ethnic identity theories in the social sciences and their application to the study of Indian societies.
FNST 215-3	UNBC	First Nations Studies	3ch
Title: External Relations for Contemp. Indig. Peoples, Issues in Description: An introductory survey of contemporary issues for First Nations people in British Columbia, Canada, and indigenous peoples of the world. Students will research and present seminars on specific issues in which governments and organizations external to the First Nation are involved, such as land rights, self-government, repatriation of cultural property, etc.
68:445	BRAN	Native Studies	6ch
Title: Field Research, Introduction to Description: An examination of qualitative research methods in Native Studies, with particular emphasis upon field research in Native communities and research with Native people in non-Native communities. The design and implementation of research projects, analysis of data, communication of research results to the commmunity and field research ethics will all be discussed. Part of the course will emphasise in-field change of research design, presentation fo research results to client populations, and the application of research conclusions. Formerly 68:455/456.
MC 1910	YORK	McLaughlin College Program	6
Title: First Nations Description: An introduction to aboriginal first nations from a first nations perspective, which examines aboriginal culture, world view and life styles. It addresses issues such as treaties, land claims and self-government, and the impact of public policy on first nations communities.
FNST 161-3	UNBC	First Nations Studies	3ch
Title: First Nations Culture: Level 1 Description: This course focuses on one First Nations culture. It may be taught in a number of different sections, each of which may focus on a different culture, e.g., Haida, Gitxsan, Tlingit, Sekani, Beaver, Slavey, Tahltan, Chilcotin, or other Athabaskan culture, or Shushwap. Student transcripts will indicate the specific culture studied.
FNST 162-3	UNBC	First Nations Studies	3ch
Title: First Nations Culture: Level 2 Description: This course focuses on one First Nations culture. It may be taught in a number of different sections, each of which may focus on a different culture, e.g., Haida, Gitxsan, Tlingit, Sekani, Beaver, Slavey, Tahltan, Chilcotin, or other Athabaskan culture, or Shushwap. Student transcripts will indicate the specific culture studied.
FNST 262-3	UNBC	First Nations Studies	3ch
Title: First Nations Culture: Level 3 Description: This course focuses on one First Nations culture. It may be taught in a number of different sections, each of which may focus on a different culture, e.g., Haida, Gitxsan, Tlingit, Sekani, Beaver, Slavey, Tahltan, Chilcotin, or other Athabaskan culture, or Shushwap. Student transcripts will indicate the specific culture studied.
FNST 262-3	UNBC	First Nations Studies	3ch
Title: First Nations Culture: Level 4 Description: This course focuses on one First Nations culture. It may be taught in a number of different sections, each of which may focus on a different culture, e.g., Haida, Gitxsan, Tlingit, Sekani, Beaver, Slavey, Tahltan, Chilcotin, or other Athabaskan culture, or Shushwap. Student transcripts will indicate the specific culture studied.
FNST 314-3	UNBC	First Nations Studies	3ch
Title: First Nations Environmental Philosophy and Knowledge Description: A seminar on the knowledge and attitudes about the environment in First Nations cultures. First Nations representatives will participate in the seminar.
FNST 405-3	UNBC	First Nations Studies	3ch
Title: First Nations Studies, Seminar: Extending the Discipline Description: A seminar on the theory and practice of First Nations Studies emphasizing critiques of theory; this seminar is excellent preparation for graduate training.
FNST 498	UNBC	First Nations Studies	3ch
Title: First Nations Studies, Special Topics in Description: topics negotiated with Programme Chair.
UNI315Y	TOR	University College Program	1
Title: First Nations' Perspective on Canada Description: An exploration, from an indigenous perspective, of the social, economic, political, legal and historical issues affecting First Nations peoples.
NAST 4110	LETH	Native American Studies	3ch
Title: Fourth World, The Description: Critical study of contemporary indigenous peoples globally, including their socio-economic conditions, evolving legal status, national and international political movements, participation in the United Natives and other intergovernmental organizations, and the significance of global economic intergration (e.g., free trade, privatization, intellectual property rights).
68:362	BRAN	Native Studies	3
Title: Fourth World: Aboriginal Peoples and Modern Nations, The Description: A survey of Indigenous peoples living within contemporary nation states around the world and their struggles to retain political and national independence in the face of increasing governmental administration and intervention in their affairs. Specific Indigenous movements in Europe, Canada, Australia, Africa and other parts of the world will be examined.
INST 258	REGI	Indian Studies	3
Title: Gender Issues and Indian Societies Description: This course will examine the concepts of gender both within and among Indian societies. The holism of Indian perspectives will be demonstrated.
INDL 3612	LAKE	Indigenous Learning	.5
Title: Gender Relations in the First Nations' Community Description: Indigenous women and health in the traditional and contemporary world. The life cycle as focus: newborn child, adolescent, woman andelder. Significant aspects of women's health and health-related issues. Consideration of women's roles as lifegivers, caregivers, teachers, healers and community advisors.
NATST205.3	SASK	Native Studies	3
Title: Health of Native People, The Description: Introduces the student to the health problems of Native people in Canada. Examines the evidence for health and illness in pre-contact populations, traces the decline in health status following contact with the Europeans, and examine the contemporary health status of Native people.
032.245	MANI	Native Studies	3
Title: Images of Indian People in North American Society Description: Will trace the portrayal of Indian peoples 1492 to the present. Emphasis will be on material and theorietical deptions, and will require reading as well as study of art pieces, trourist objects, cartoons, movies, and so forth.
68:276	BRAN	Native Studies	3
Title: Images of the "Indian" Description: Hollywood movies have always defined "Indianness" for the general public, continually filtering and reinventing the concept of "Indian" through whatever happens to be the prevailing attitudes, trends and prejudices current in North America. This course will explore the ways in which Canadian and American Aboriginal peoples and other Indigenous peoples around the world have been depicted in film. It will consider the effects of stereotyping on both Native and non-Native North American culture, and what these stereotypes reveal about Canadian, American and world history.
NATST208.6	SASK	Native Studies	6
Title: Images of the North American Indians Description: Examines how the various historical and contemporary images or representations have emerged and changed over time and the cultural world views, ideas and values behind the images. Further discussion will centre around how these images affect our relationships with each other. After critical analysis of images, strategies for changing images will be explored. This will be done through interactive lectures, presentations, group and individual activities, critical viewing and analysis of photographs, films, videos, magazines, newspapers, and other popular media forms.
FNST 499-3	UNBC	First Nations Studies	3ch
Title: Independent Studies in First Nations Studies Description: Negotiated with Programme Chair.
INST 236	REGI	Indian Studies	3
Title: Indian Economic, Environmental, and Geographic Systems Description: An examination of the interralationships of Indian economies, environments, and geographies.
INST 480	REGI	Indian Studies	3
Title: Indian Studies Field Research Practicum Description: This course is an applied field research project from design to final report states, to be carried out under the supervision of the Department of Indian Studies.
INST 100	REGI	Indian Studies	3
Title: Indian Studies I, Introduction to Description: This course introduces the subject of Indian studies, with reference to the cutlural histories and contemporary conditions of Indian societies in Canada.
INST 101	REGI	Indian Studies	3
Title: Indian Studies II, Introduction to Description: This course will focus on specific social and cultural features of Indians peoples in Canada.
INST 102	REGI	Indian Studies	3
Title: Indian/Native Studies I, Introduction to Description: Introduces students to issues central to Indian and Native cultures and societies in Canada and the hemisphere, emphasizing both historical and contemporary contexts. Delivered by distance education technology.
INST 103	REGI	Indian Studies	3
Title: Indian/Native Studies II, Introduction to Description: Introduces students to issues central to Indian and Native cultures and societies in Canada and the hemisphere, emphasizing both historical and contemporary contexts. Delivered by distance education technology.
INST 320	REGI	Indian Studies	3
Title: Indians and the Fur Trade Description: This course is an examination of the relationship between Indan Nations and fur trading companies in North America.
INDL 1100	LAKE	Indigenous Learning	1
Title: Indigenous Learning, Introduction to Description: This course provides an introduction to the experience of Native people before and after the arrival of Europeans. The aim of the course is to assist the student in exploring Native traditions and understanding the current situation of Native people.
INDL 4302	LAKE	Indigenous Learning	.5
Title: Indigenous Peoples and the World Description: A comparative overview of the experience of Indigenous Peoples; the North American experience compared to the contrasting life experiences of Indigenous Peoples in Australia, Russian and the Scandinavian countries. Issues considered will include traditional cultures and government policies.
INDL 2711	LAKE	Indigenous Learning	.5
Title: Indigenous Peoples, Myth and Drama Description: Indigenous oral tradition as a form of art. Concepts of narrative are explored by acting out myth and stories. Acting styles are developed using body movements and voice (diction and interpretation). Creative expression is developed through writing, acting and cultural self-awareness.
INST 224	REGI	Indian Studies	3
Title: Indigenous Political Systems of North America Description: An examination of the structures, processes, organizations, and dynamics of selected North American Indian political systems.
INDL 3613	LAKE	Indigenous Learning	.5
Title: Indigenous Women and their Changing Roles Description: The changing roles of Indigenous women, from cultural traditions of the past to contemporary situations in First Nations communities. Topics include the effects of the fur trade, the Indian Act, native women's organizations, indigenous women as writers and artists, contemporary First Nations women as leaders and role models.
FNST 216-3	UNBC	First Nations Studies	3ch
Title: Internal Organiz'n for Contemp Indig Peoples, Issues in Description: An introductory survey of contemporary issues for First Nations people in BC, in Canada, and indigenous peoples of the world. Students will research and present seminars on specific issues in which decision making within First NAtions is involved, such as political organization, economic and ecnironmental strategies, and strategies for cultural survival, etc.
INST 200	REGI	Indian Studies	3
Title: International Indigenous Issues, Introduction to Description: This course in an introduction to curent issues, developments, and concepts affecting aboriginal peoples.
FNST 440-3	UNBC	First Nations Studies	3-6ch
Title: Internship in First Nations Studies Description: May be repeated for a total of 6 credit hours.
INST 219	REGI	Indian Studies	3
Title: Inuit Culture and History Description: This course surveys the culture and history of Inuit societies in Canada, their perceptions, developments, and interpretations. The course includes a field trip or significant cultural event.
NATI 1005E	NIPI	Native Studies	6cr
Title: Madjitang, In the Beginning: Intro to Native Studies Description: This course is an opening survey of the inner workings and underpinnings of the Native cultures of Canada using historical, philosophical, spiritual and sociological frameworks from which to gather insight into both the uniqueness and the universality that flows through Native communities to this day. Special emphasis is placed on exploring fundamental principles involving Native evolution, values, current lifestyles and world view, with an eye to observing these constructs coming from the environment or the natural world.
FNST 200-3	UNBC	First Nations Studies	3ch
Title: Methods and Perspectives in First Nations Studies Description: An introduction to approaches to the cultures of contemporary First Nations including ethics of research and working with communities.
INST 281	REGI	Indian Studies	3
Title: Methods and Theory in Documenting Oral Traditions Description: This course introduces methods and theory in the documentation of oral traditions and texts specifically focused on Indian/native contexts.
INDL 1310	LAKE	Indigenous Learning	.5
Title: Methods/Approaches Applied to Indigenous Learning Description: Interdisciplinary in approach, this course draws from areas such as anthropology, ethnography, history and linguistics; of particular importance is the use of oral tradition, art and/or material culture as them means of acquiring a comprehensive method of understanding the process of Indigenous Learning.
INST 221	REGI	Indian Studies	3
Title: Metis Culture and History Description: This course surveys the historical development of the Metis as a distinct culture and society, their relations to Indian Nations, and their past and present roles in the evolution of Canadian society.
INDL 2313	LAKE	Indigenous Learning	.5
Title: Metis Peoples of Canada Description: The origins and development of the Metis Nation. The course deals with topics such as the Metis Nations' relationship with the fur trade and agricultural development at Red River, but also considers many of the contemporary issues encountered by Metis people, including land claims, political organization and community development.
NAST 4700	LETH	Native American Studies	3ch
Title: Metis, The Description: History, sociocultural aspects and contemporary issues of the Meti s.
68:263	BRAN	Native Studies	3
Title: Metis, The Description: An analysis of the development of the Metis as a group, their culture and life styles. Emphasis on the historical significance of the Metis in the development of Western Canada--though the course will evaluate the national role of Metis people.
NS 480	ALTA	Native Studies	3
Title: Metis/Indian/Inuit Issues Seminar Description: A seminar in which an examination is made of current issues facing indigenous peoples. Topics are selected from contemporary developments in major areas of interest including: educational and vocational implications of land claims and self government settlements; Metis, Indian and Inuit perspectives on the environment, development, and cultural arts. Emphasis is given to the comparative analys is of such issues at the regional, national and international levels.
TRN201Y	TOR	Trinity College Program	1
Title: Myth and Culture Description: Myth and archetype. Origins and perspectives. Mythological traditions: aboriginal North American, African, Greek and Roman, ancient Near Eastern, Biblical, South Asian, East Asian. Myth and contemporary society.
NAST 2300	LETH	Native American Studies	3ch
Title: Native American Indian Art History and Theory Description: Survey of the political, cultural, and historical arguments for North American Indian art. Theoretical and historical topics of discussion will be of primary concern.
NAST 2350	LETH	Native American Studies	3ch
Title: Native American Indian Art Studio I Description: North American Indian art forms, design, philosophy, techniques, aesthetics and theory.
NAST 1000	LETH	Native American Studies	3ch
Title: Native American Studies, Introduction to Description: Native culture and heritage from traditional through contemporary times. A general survey of disciplinary areas such as art, politics, language, history.
68:354	BRAN	Native Studies	3
Title: Native Human Services I Description: The study of Human Service agencies which serve Native Communities and individuals. The course will examine the objectives, functions and governmental relations of these organizations. [Similar to older 68:255.]
NS 210	ALTA	Native Studies	3
Title: Native Issues and Insights I Description: An overview of various background issues in Native Studies that continue to have a definite impact on the contemporary Canadian aboriginal situation. The focus of the course will from a Native Studies perspective and deal with issues such as land, self-government, economic development, education, and health.
NS 211	ALTA	Native Studies	3
Title: Native Issues and Insights II Description: An overview of various major issues in Native Studies facing Canadian aboriginal peoples and governments today. The focus of the course will from a Native Studies perspective and deal with issues such as land, self-government, economic development, education, and health.
NTST 357	ATHA	Native Studies	3cr
Title: Native Issues, Contemporary Description: This course examines the social and political economy of Native peoples in modern times. It deals with such issues as governance of Native peoples, urbanization, Native organizations, economic development, gender and other current issues and developments affecting Native peoples in Canada.
032.330	MANI	Native Studies	3
Title: Native Language Planning and Development Description: The social and political setting of the indigenous languages of North America. Issues and methods in language policy development, maintenance, standardization, and innovation.
68:282	BRAN	Native Studies	3
Title: Native Law Description: A consideration of all aspects of law affecting Native people in Canada with special reference to the Indian Act and regulations, treaty rights, common law applicable only to people of Native ancestry, and those statutes which pertain specifically to Metis people. Readings to be assigned.
NATST211.6	SASK	Native Studies	6
Title: Native Literature Description: A survey of Native Literature discussing the folklore, biography, drama, poetry and novels written about, and by Native Peoples. Emphasis will be placed on a multifaceted approach (aesthetic, linguistic, psychological, historical and cultural) in examining Native Literature.
032.324	MANI	Native Studies	3
Title: Native Medicine and Health Description: The health, disease, and medical practices of North American Native peoples. A survey of the health and health care of North American Native people from pre-contact to modern times. Special attention will be paid to traditional concepts of health and healing practices.
INDL 3611	LAKE	Indigenous Learning	.5
Title: Native Narratives, Myths, Legends, and Ceremonies Description: A variety of Native narratives, myths, legends and ceremonies are surveyed in this course using and developing methodologies both of current scholarship and Native traditions.
68:253	BRAN	Native Studies	3
Title: Native Organizations Description: An outline of the history and development of Native organizations in Canada and their roles in the lives of Indian, Metis, Non-Status Indian and Inuit peoples. Some attention will be paid to the relationships between governments and Native organizations.
032.320	MANI	Native Studies	6
Title: Native Organizations Description: A study of local, regional, and national Aboriginal organizations in contemporary North America and their interaction with government and private agencies. Depending on instructor, this course may have a field trip.
NATST 304.	SASK	Native Studies	6
Title: Native People and Development Issues Description: Surveys the historic, political, and economic causes of Native underdevelopment in Canada. Government-sponsored economic development projects will be examined and the special issues of northern energy development and renewable resources will be discussed. New strategies for Native economic development will be explored.
NATST206.3	SASK	Native Studies	3
Title: Native People and Health Care Description: Introduces the student to the issues of Native health care in Canada. Topics include traditional medical systems and practices, the development of health services for Native people, the role of Native people in health care, and a critical evaluation of the Native health care system.
NATST401.3	SASK	Native Studies	3
Title: Native People and Northern Development Description: A research seminar dealing with Native political reactions to northern development, the socio-cultural and economic impacts of large-scale development projects, land claims and renewable resources, and other development issues as they affect Native Peoples.
INDL 3437	LAKE	Indigenous Learning	.5
Title: Native People and the Issues Description: The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to some of the key issues in contemporary Native life. Among others, the topics will include economic development, the impact of technology and education.
INDL 3435	LAKE	Indigenous Learning	.5
Title: Native People and the Land Description: During the past few years, land ownership has emerged as a central issue in Native-government relations. This course examines some of the main controversies centering on this issues.
INDL 2431	LAKE	Indigenous Learning	.5
Title: Native People and the Past Description: The aim of this course is to consider Native-government relations since the time of Confederation. Topics include the status of Native women, Native education, the role of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, and the nature of treaty organizations.
INDL 3311	LAKE	Indigenous Learning	.5
Title: Native Peoples and Community Description: An exploration of community-based issues as they relate to First Nations' Peoples. Topics discussed range from the demography of the First Nations' community to strategies of community economic development, and include such elements as community-based education, transporation, information access and community infrastructure programs.
INDL 2311	LAKE	Indigenous Learning	.5
Title: Native Peoples and Newcomers Description: The social, cultural, political and economic interactions among First Nation's Peoples and Euro-Canadian population, in an historical and contemporary setting. Topics will range from the fur trade economy, through mission activity to land-use pattern. Some of the more contemporary issues considered include the environment, traditional knowledge, self-government and the changing world order. The course aims to enhance students' understanding of the relationships between peoples and the processes of cultural sharing.
NATST207.6	SASK	Native Studies	6
Title: Native Peoples and the Canadian Political Process Description: An analysis of contemporary Canadian political and administrative processes as they affect Native Peoples. Emphasis will be placed on the Federal system of government and its effects on Native identity, community programs and local autonomy.
032.323	MANI	Native Studies	6
Title: Native Peoples and the Law II Description: A study of Native peoples' relationships to civil and criminal law in modern Canadian society.
032.120	MANI	Native Studies	6
Title: Native Peoples of Canada Description: A survey of the political, social and economic situations of the contemporary Indian, Metis, and Inuit peoples of Canada.
032.122	MANI	Native Studies	3
Title: Native Peoples of Canada, The: Part I Description: A survey of the political, social and economic situations of the contemporary Indian, Metis, and Inuit peoples of Canada.
032.123	MANI	Native Studies	3
Title: Native Peoples of Canada, The: Part II Description: A survey of the political, social and economic situations of the contemporary Indian, Metis, and Inuit peoples of Canada.
SOSA 3186	DAL	Sociology & Social Anthropology	3
Title: Native Peoples of North Americas, Issues in the Study of Description: A seminar concerned with the historical background of the Native-European contact situation in North America and with issues arising from this background. Students will research and present reports on issues of significance to themselved and important to Native groups. Topics covered may vary from year to year, but will normally include a combination of historical issues such as change and acculturation among specific groups, and contemporary issues such as land claims, government policy and social conditions of Natives.
68:151	BRAN	Native Studies	3
Title: Native Studies I, Introduction to Description: A basic course designed to acquaint students with the area of Native Studies. This course covers the relationship between Aboriginal peoples and the Canadian Government, including Treaties, the Indian Act, Reserve systems, political and constitutional questions, family issues, education, health care, economic development, the justice system and land claims.
68:152	BRAN	Native Studies	3
Title: Native Studies II, Introduction to Description: A basic course designed to acquaint studies with the area of Native Studies. This course provides an overview of modern Aboriginal writing, drama, art, film making, philosophy and cosmologies. Although some attention will be paid to the influence of traditional art forms and ceremonies, the emphasis will be on contemporary works.
68:377	BRAN	Native Studies	3
Title: Native Studies Research Methodology, Introduction to Description: Introduction to the philosophy of research, research strategies, and research techniques. Basic descriptive and interential statistics and research report writing are also covered. [Similar to older 68:275.]
NATST209.3	SASK	Native Studies	3
Title: Native Studies Research Methods Description: An introduction to basic research concepts applicable for Native Studies as a unique area of interdisciplinary study. The main emphasis will be on secondary research: framing research problems, library strategies, organizing information, writing literature reviews and expositions.
NATST309.6	SASK	Native Studies	6
Title: Native Studies Research Methods Description: Designed to enhance an understanding of research concepts and skills in the Native Studies field. Emphasizes interdisciplinary research approaches, primary source materials, research evaluation and the application of research to the needs of the Native community.
68:375	BRAN	Native Studies	3
Title: Native Studies Research Seminar Description: The course will examine the inadequacies of present research and m ethodology in analyzing the contemporary situation of the Native and his community. Upon focusing on those current problems of Native research, the course will evaluate the models, both experimental and descriptive, utilizing Native problems and subjects.
68:499	BRAN	Native Studies	3ch
Title: Native Studies, Advanced Topics in Description: A research project or special directed reading programme undertaken by students either as individuals or in small groups, under the supervision of faculty member(s). This course consists only of library and/or field research or a special project of some kind. The results will be examined by a committee.
032.400	MANI	Native Studies	3
Title: Native Studies, Field Course in Description: The content and location of thise course will vary. Extra costs for travel, meals, supplies and accommodation may be required.
NS 100	ALTA	Native Studies	3
Title: Native Studies, Introduction to Description: This course will introduce the discipline and expectations of Native Studies by emphasizing research and writing skills necessary in an academic environment. The subject matter for the course will come from such areas as the cultural histories and an analysis of contemporary conditions of Native societies in Canada.
NS 100	TREN	Native Studies	3
Title: Native Studies, Introduction to Description: The course examines the contemporary situation of Aboriginal people in Canada in the context of their cultural traditions and the historical interactions between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal societies.
NATST110.6	SASK	Native Studies	6
Title: Native Studies, Introduction to Description: Introduction to the Native Studies field and a basis for more advanced study. Although not confined to the Canadian context, the course will emphasize Canadian content, ranging from the traditional to the contemporary development of Indian, Metis, and Inuit societies. [Excludes credit in previous NATST 100.]
032.200	MANI	Native Studies	3
Title: Native Studies, Selected Topics in Description: The content of this course varies. Depending on instructor, this course may have a field component.
032.300	MANI	Native Studies	3
Title: Native Studies, Selected Topics in Description: The content of this course varies.
68:399	BRAN	Native Studies	3ch
Title: Native Studies, Topics in Description: A research project undertaken by students either as individuals or in small groups, under the supervision of a faculty member. This course consists only of library and/or field research or a special project of some kind, the results of which will be examined by a committee.
NATST225.3	SASK	Native Studies	3
Title: Native Women in Canada Description: Examination of the position of women in tradition, pre-contact Native society, the changes to that position wrought by contact with Europeans, and contemporary issues of concern to Native women.
NTST 358	ATHA	Native Studies	3cr
Title: Native Women in Contemporary Society Description: This course examines the social, political, economic, and psychological situations of Native women in relation to Native communities and the dominant society. It deals with issues such as roles of Native women in their communities, the exerience and effects of residential schooling, patterns of abuse, the context of colonial systems, women's spirituality in Native traditions, paths to reclaiming self-efficacy, and other current issues affecting Native peoples in Canada.
CDN ST 361	WAT	Canadian Studies	.5
Title: Native Women of Canada in Historical Perspective Description: Theoretical questions such as the determinants of women's status in aboriginal societies; native women's roles as cultural intermediaries in the fur trade, the responses to "missionization," and involvement in the larger Euro-Canadian economy; changes in legal position in relation to amendments to the Indian Act; political activism.
68:281	BRAN	Native Studies	3
Title: Natives and the Justice System Description: An examination of the involvement of Native people with the law, with particular attention to the criminal justice system. The course will include some consideration of traditional political and sanction systems, contemporary problems which bring Native people into contact with public safety, judicial and corrections systems, and current development in native legal autonomy.
NATI 1205E	NIPI	Native Studies	6cr
Title: Omushkego Etuskanaysewin [Culture of Mushkegowuk People] Description: Omushkego Etuskanaysewin (culture and language of Mushkegowuk people) is a course which provides an overview of the Aboriginal people of the James Bay area. The history of the Mushkegowuk is examined as well as traditional values, beliefs, ceremonies and living with natural creation. An introduction to the Cree language is covered, including the basics of conversational Cree, history of written Cree, dialects, language structure, Cree syllabic and translation of documents and conversations. The utilization of Elders and local community members as resource people is emphasized in this course. The location of the course in a northern Native community is beneficial in regards to the access to the land and natural environment in the teaching of traditional skills and values. (This course was developed in partnership between the Moose Cree First Nation and Nipissing University.)
CS 225	TREN	Cultural Studies	3
Title: Oral Narrative Description: The world of story and memory. Myth: recovering the aboriginal dialogue with Nature. The wondertale: the vision of oral humanity. Concerned with voice in told and written story, the course involves creative writing, telling and ecaluation of narrative, inherited as well as improvised.
68:273	BRAN	Native Studies	3
Title: Oral Narratives Description: A survey of the oral tradition of cultural communication. Emphasis will be placed on the role of oral narrative in traditional society, the difference between myth and legend and the function of songs. Trickster cycles and the role of the trickster will be emphasized with particular reference to modern myths and the role of oral narrative in contemporary Native society.
INST 225	REGI	Indian Studies	3
Title: Principles of Indian Law Description: Examines the concept of aboriginal rights, as well as other special rights of aboriginal people, from both Indian and western legal perspectives.
INST 280	REGI	Indian Studies	3
Title: Research Issues in Indian Studies Description: Examination of the dynamics of research in Indian studies, including ethics, sensitivities, protocols, and priorities. The course will survey the history of research in Indian studies.
FNST 300-3	UNBC	First Nations Studies	3ch
Title: Research Methods in First Nations Studies Description: Major methodologies such as participant observation, archival research, questionnaires and statistical analysis will be reviewed and considered in light of other goals of the discipline.
INST 380	REGI	Indian Studies	3
Title: Research Methods in Indian Studies Description: This course surveys various research methods compatible with the goals of Indian Studies research agendas. The course will include a sampling of various kinds of applied and pure research accomplishments.
INST 338	REGI	Indian Studies	3
Title: Reserves: Their History and Development Description: This course is a descriptive and analytical study of Indian reserves focusing on the social and political economy of the Indian peoples prior to and after European arrival, and the invention and implementation of the researce as a structure of social control in government policy.
NATST312.3	SASK	Native Studies	3
Title: Resource Geography and Native People Description: The application of knowledge of resource geography to traditional Native economic activities, especially hunting, fishing and trapping. Conservation problems, which developed with the spread of the commercial economy will be analyzed by examining Aboriginal and European approaches to resource management.
68:396	BRAN	Native Studies	3ch
Title: Rural and Community Studies, Seminar in Description: This course provides students with an opportunity for an exchange of ideas and information on the present state of Rural and Community issues. Students will be encouraged to select an area for investigation and apply interdisciplinary research techniques. [Cross-registered with (Econ) 22:396, (Geog) 38:396, (Pol Sci) 78:396 and (Soci) 90:396.
NAST 3850	LETH	Native American Studies	3ch
Title: Selected Topics in Native American Studies Description: Selected topics to be offered depending on student interest and available faculty.
NAST 4850	BRAN	Native American Studies	3ch
Title: Selected Topics in Native American Studies Description: Selected topics to be offered depending on student interest and available faculty.
68:469	BRAN	Native Studies	3ch
Title: Theoretical Perspectives in Native Studies Description: This course explores the theoretical perspectives of several disciplines and their relevance to the field of Native Studies. Some attention will be paid to potential theoretical and methodological approaches which may be specific to Native Studies.
NATST403.3	SASK	Native Studies	3
Title: Theoretical Perspectives in Native Studies Description: A research seminar which examines the development of dependency theory in the context of Latin America, and the utility of this concepts for understanding the Native American and Native Canadian con texts. Topics include the "development" of underdevelopment, colonialism, internal colonialism, imperialism, class analysis, and the metropolis-hinterland paradigm.
NATST306.3	SASK	Native Studies	3
Title: Traditional Health, Issues in Description: Examines selected issues in the area of traditional health and healing. Academic perspectives will be combines with those of Elders and other resouces peole. Topics include collaboration with biomedicine, the "science" of healing, mental health, and New Age appropriation of Aboriginal healing.
032.423	MANI	Native Studies	3
Title: Traditional Knowledge and Native Studies Research Description: A study of issues influencing oral histories, case studies, interviews, and other techniques used in research with Aboriginal people. May have a field component.
INST 305	REGI	Indian Studies	3
Title: Urbanization and the Canadian Indian Description: An examination of the increasing migration of Canadian Indians to urban centres and their changing socio-economic conditions. Includes examination of government policy affecting off-reserve Indians, and urban Indian agendas for change.
INST 358	REGI	Indian Studies	3
Title: Women in Indian Societies, The Roles of Description: This course is an analytical investigation of the traditional and contemporary roles of Indian women in Indian societies, including legal status, social systems, political constituency, and spiritual power.
NATST305.6	SASK	Native Studies	6
Title: World Indigenous Peoples: Historic & Contemporary Issues Description: Issues of concern to selected indigenous peoples of the Fourth World. Analogies to the Canadian Native context will be made.

Prepared by Amanda Graham, Yukon College, May 1997.