BAH.INDG - Indigenous Studies - BA Honours

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Indigenous Studies is a multi-disciplinary examination, analysis, and reflection upon Indigenous experiences in Canada and around the world. This exploration, based in Western and Indigenous epistemologies, aims to develop a more complex understanding of this experience in its many dimensions: political, economic, social, cultural, and spiritual. The Chanie Wenjack School for Indigenous Studies offers a wide variety of courses allowing students to explore a particular aspect of this experience as well as opportunities for studying their interrelatedness. The knowledge gained forms a foundation for working more effectively with Indigenous peoples. The School also collaborates with the School of Business through the Specialization in Niigaaniiwin—The Art of Leading, with the School of the Environment in offering the Indigenous Environmental Studies & Sciences program, and with the School of Education through the Bachelor of Education – Indigenous.

INFORMATION & ADDITIONAL NOTES

• Courses fulfilling the Indigenous Course Requirement are marked “ICR” in the individual course descriptions.

• Students wishing to enrol in a reading course (INDG 3900Y, 3901H, 3902H, 4900Y, 4901H, 4902H), community-based practicum (INDG 3860Y, 3861H, 3862H, 4860Y, 4861H, 4862H), or double credit thesis (INDG 4020D) must obtain the School’s approval in the term prior to the course offering. The course must be identified with one of the categories to support the degree requirements. Students may count up to 2.0 credits from INDG practicum courses toward their Indigenous Studies degree requirements.

• There is overlap between Indigenous Studies course categories since individual courses address topic areas which are relevant to more than one category. If a student wishes to vary a course category for their degree requirements, they may make an appointment with the School to present their case.