Indigenous Courses

First Nations, Métis and Inuit Perspectives (INDS 10030)

Examine First Nations, Métis, and Inuit (FNMI) societies' pre and post contact. Critically analyze the impacts of colonization on First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples. Explore cultural, political, social, and economic perspectives relevant to FNMI peoples. Critique generational impacts and examine the relevance of measures such as the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous people.

Impacts of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (INDS 10031)

Examine historical context and content contributing to development and implementation of residential schools in Canada. Holistically explore the impact of law, colonization and the resulting cultural genocide in Canada. Analyze the findings of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and resulting 94 Calls to Action.

Indigenous Peoples Evolving Media & Artistic Images (INDS 10032)

Examine a wide variety of media and artistic sources that have influenced Canadian and Indigenous societies. Analyze the power dynamics influencing Canadian society, past, present, and future, and critique the respective generational impact on Indigenous Peoples.

Indigenous Wholistic Practices (INDS 10034)

Examine a wholistic view of land-based health and wellness as practiced by Indigenous Peoples past, present, and future. Analyze the impact of colonization and associated ethical impacts. Define wholistic health and wellness for community, individuals, and society.

Indigenous Connections to the Land (INDS 10035)

Critically evaluate the impact of law, colonization, and treaties for Indigenous and Canadian citizens. Examine a variety of treaties that have influenced society and their resulting conflict of interests as demonstrated within current law.

First Nations Languages - Resilience and Reclamations (INDS 10036)

Explore First Nations languages, traditional to Turtle Island, reflecting on origins, teachings, and storytelling. Holistically examine the colonial impacts and the resilience, resurgence and reclamation of First Nations languages.

Family Structures (INDS 10037)

Explore Indigenous parenting methodologies prior to colonization. Examine the historical roots of Canadian social work and the resulting impacts of a colonized child welfare system on Indigenous families. Assess from a trauma-informed lens strategies to decolonize current child welfare practices

Global Citizenship (INDS 10038)

Examine the definition of global citizenship utilizing an FNMI worldview. Explore the colonial impacts of globalization on FNMI Peoples. Compare and contrast relevant legislation detailing human rights of Canadian citizens and Indigenous Peoples. Implement an experiential learning opportunity within community demonstrating global citizenship engagement.

Bridging Two Worlds (INDS 10015)

This course is offered through Ontario Learn.  Familiarize yourself with Indigenous worldviews and learn from, and about, Indigenous people to dispel stereotypes and myths. Identify and discuss major events in Canada that have led to the issues facing Indigenous people today.