Introduction To Native Studies I

This introductory course surveys the traditions, cultures, histories and contemporary issues facing Indigenous peoples of North America. Your exploration will cover such themes as European intrusion, colonial administration and policies, residential schooling, Indian Act, Treaties, and self-determination. As well, you will learn of the Native Arts, Literature, and the contemporary quest for social justice as Indigenous peoples struggle to find meaning and a place in modern society. This course is designed as part one and part two to be taken in succession sequence.