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Native culture and heritage from traditional through contemporary times. A general survey of disciplinary areas such as art, politics, language, history.

Survey of the underlying philosophies, perceptions of reality and world-views of Native Americans.

Prerequisite: Native American Studies 1000.

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 and post-colonial societies, focusing on Canadian Native peoples, their Aboriginal rights, treaties and the operation of the Indian Act.

Prerequisite: Native American Studies 1000.

Survey of the legal relationships between the Native peoples and the United States government; Aboriginal rights, treaties, Indian Reorganization Act and certain rights such as hunting, fishing, trapping and taxation.

Prerequisite: Native American Studies 1000.

This course emphasizes the historical dimensions of community development. It explores, as well, regional and cultural variations on the role of families, clans and institutions in the elaboration of Aboriginal self-government.

Prerequisite: Native American Studies 1000.

Survey of the political, cultural and historical arguments for North American Indian art. Theoretical and historical topics of discussion will be of primary concern.

North American Indian art forms, design, philosophy, techniques, aesthetics and theory.

Recommended background: Native American Studies 1000 or 2300 or Art 1000.

Drawing on Aboriginal philosophy and analytical methods from geography, economic anthropology and sociology, an exploration of interrelationships between technology, ecology, culture and the distribution of goods, status and power in Aboriginal societies, in North America and elsewhere, and the changes brought about by their historical integration into market economies.

Prerequisite: Native American Studies 1000.

This course introduces students to the knowledge, and to the attitudes to knowledge, held by the most accomplished indigenous observers of specific ecological systems. Aboriginal perspectives on biodiversity, specific inter-relationships and human connections to the web of life.

Prerequisite: Native American Studies 1000.

Survey of the history of the Aboriginal peoples of Canada from the pre-colonial period to the present.

Prerequisite: Native American Studies 1000.

Survey of the history of Indians in the United States from the pre-colonial period to the present.

Prerequisite: Native American Studies 1000.

Survey of the North American Native in literature as developed by Native and non-Native writers.

Prerequisite: Native American Studies 1000.

Survey of the traditional and contemporary role of women in Native American culture and society, including the impact of external policy decisions on these roles.

Prerequisite: Native American Studies 1000.

The contemporary political situation of Indians in Canada from a Native perspective. Evolution and development of government-Native relations.

Prerequisite: Native American Studies 1000.

Philosophical examination of Native American religious beliefs.

Prerequisite: Native American Studies 2000.

Systematic study of Canadian legislation, judicial decisions and legal principles relevant to self-government and development in Aboriginal communities and territories, focusing on skills in legal research, the interpretation of legal materials and use of legal argumentation in areas such as taxation, licensing, natural resource leasing and regulatory jurisdiction.

Prerequisite: Native American Studies 2100.

For both private and public aboriginal organizations, financial evaluation of development projects and capital purchase; identification of sources of capital in the public and private sectors; making and using budgets; pension programs; financial planning; loan qualification criteria; and analysis of financial statements to ensure financial control.

Prerequisite: Native American Studies 1000.

This course explores the opportunities and constraints that aboriginal peoples encounter in their efforts to use water resources, fisheries, forestry resources, wildlife, land and non-renewable resources, and to gain management power over these resources.

Survey of the political, cultural and historical arguments for Canadian Indian art. Theoretical and historical topics of discussion will be of primary concern.

Prerequisite: Native American Studies 2300.

Advanced techniques and design utilizing experimental art forms and philosophy as derived from the Native perspective.

Prerequisite: Native American Studies 2350.

Comparative examination of inter-relationships between land, forms of self-government, socio-economic development strategy and environmental sustainability for contemporary Aboriginal peoples in North America and other regions of the world, with an emphasis on implications for Aboriginal peoples' policy and administration in Canada, and focus on learning relevant field research skills.

Prerequisite: Native American Studies 2400.

An examination of historical accounts of treaty negotiations and consequences on the prairies, with special attention to treaty periods in Alberta.

Prerequisite: Native American Studies 2500.

Major U.S. policy decisions regarding Indians and Indian land from the Act of 1830 to the present.

Prerequisite: Native American Studies 2550.

Native American cosmology and thought as seen in Native literature from oral literature to contemporary literature.

Prerequisite: Native American Studies 1000.

Recommended background: Native American Studies 2000.

Health conditions of Native Americans and a survey of related health services and agencies, especially in Canada.

Prerequisite: Native American Studies 2100 or 2800.

Selected topics to be offered depending on student interest and available faculty.

Prerequisites and recommended backgrounds will be specified for individual offerings.

Critical study of contemporary indigenous peoples globally, including their socio-economic conditions, evolving legal status, national and international political movements, participation in the United Nations and other intergovernmental organizations, and the significance of global economic integration (e.g., free trade, privatization, intellectual property rights).

Prerequisite: Native American Studies 2100.

Historical and legal exploration of First Nations' Governments, including pre-European contact, traditional forms of governments to present forms of First Nations' Governments under Canadian Law. Examination of sources of legal authority, legal status, and powers of First Nations' Governments, including sovereignty and case law.

Prerequisite: Native American Studies 2100.

Survey of infrastructures and organization of First Nations' Governments and their administration of education, housing, public works, policing, social services, natural resources, health, and other programs.

Prerequisite: Native American Studies 2100.

Aboriginal communities have an increasing interest in small business and entrepreneurship. This course provides the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to set and manage a small aboriginally-owned and operated business, both inside and outside of aboriginal communities. Various technical and policy issues will be covered, and special attention will be paid to tribally-owned aboriginal small business.

Prerequisite: Native American Studies 3250 or Management 3500.

Recommended Background: Management 2100.

Criminal justice, the penal system and Native Americans.

Prerequisite: Native American Studies 2100 or 2500.

History, socio-cultural aspects and contemporary issues of the Métis.

Prerequisite: Native American Studies 3500.

Selected topics to be offered depending on student interest and available faculty.

Prerequisites and recommended backgrounds will be specified for individual offerings.

This is a research and/or fieldwork oriented course in which students will conduct research, submit a report in the form of an undergraduate thesis which will be made publicly available, and report orally on the project. In consultation with their Thesis Supervisor, students will define a research and/or fieldwork project and formulate a research plan.

Prerequisites: Fourth-year standing (a minimum of 90.0 credit hours) with a cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher.

Note: See Part 7 - Arts and Science, Sections 4.c., 5.c. and 6.c., pp. 84-87.