DLOG708
Shared Spaces: Dialogue and Engagement Between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Peoples
This course builds upon a general understanding of engagement practices and provides a specific exploration of relationship building between non-Aboriginal and Aboriginal people.
Through dialogic processes, you will examine key elements of building successful relationships, including principles such as self-reflection, critical awareness, mutual respect, recognition, and responsibility. You will gain insight into and enhance practice related to the unique aspects of community and civic engagement between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people.
Related program(s)
This course is available at the following time(s) and location(s):
| Section | Session(s) | Date/time | Campus | Instructor(s) | Cost | Registration* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DLOG708-VA1137 | 2 | Wednesday–Thursday Oct 16–17, 2013 9 am–4:30 pm |
Van | Rain Daniels | $450 | Join waitlist |
* You must be 19 or older.
What will I learn?
By the end of the course, you will be able to do the following:
- Describe the historical context of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal relations in Canada
- Examine the dimensions of culture that inform engagement practices
- Develop strategies for bridging value differences and building on similar values
- Increase understanding of Aboriginal/non-Aboriginal engagement through an analysis of required readings
- Explain considerations for acknowledging protocol in Aboriginal communities
- Critically examine the impact of our social contexts in Aboriginal/non-Aboriginal engagement
- Establish an approach to determine the needs of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal participants in their specific contexts
- Identify where in the engagement spectrum (inform, consult, involve, collaborate, and empower) their work is situated and the implications for participation
- Synthesize the relationship among historical contexts; cultural, personal, and organizational values; and social contexts as applied to their civic engagement processes
How will I learn?
- Pre-readings
- Pre-course assignment
- Self-reflection journal
- Experiential activities
- Self-awareness exercises
- Small and large group discussion
- Modeling dialogic processes in the exploration of relevant topics
- Case studies
Who should take this course?
This course is open to anyone who would like to learn more about dialogue and engagement between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples, and/or who are currently involved in this type of engagement work.
How will I be evaluated?
We will evaluate you based on your class participation and in-class assignments.
Textbooks and learning materials
We will provide custom course materials.