Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2017 - FNST 419 D100

Aboriginal/Indigenous Justice (3)

Class Number: 4725

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 5 – Dec 4, 2017: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    FNST 101 or 201W, or CRIM 101, or permission of the instructor.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An in-depth examination of Aboriginal/Indigenous conceptions of justice in dealing with crime and other trouble in Indigenous communities, and in relations among peoples. Students with credit for CRIM 416, 418, or 419 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

“Justice” in the eyes of Indigenous peoples is all about relationships, and hence the focus of this course is on the changing nature of the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada, and on the management of relations – and trouble -- within Indigenous communities. Consequently, the first part of FNST 419 will involve a brief tour through 500 years of post-contact experience and the shifting relations and different policies of those times, both to understand current problems, and to consider possible futures. A second part of the course will examine the efforts of Indigenous communities to establish Aboriginal justice systems within their communities.  Finally, a third section of the course will consider the various venues/means through which Indigenous peoples in Canada and elsewhere have sought justice in their relations with non-Indigenous peoples, including (a) the courts; (b) political negotiation; (c) protest and other direct action; (d) governance initiatives; and (e) international fora such as the United Nations.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

CRIM 419 and FNST 419 are identical and cannot both be taken for credit.  Prerequisites for CRIM 419-3: CRIM 101-3. Prerequisites for FNST 419-3: FNST 101 or 201, or CRIM 101, or permission of the instructor.

Grading

  • Seminar Participation (participation in discussions; preparedness; attendance) 25%
  • Assignment Journal (four assignments) 75%

NOTES:


  1. Students must COMPLETE ALL aspects and components of a course (including assignments, exams, class participation, presentations, and other requirements).
  2. FNST 419-3 and CRIM 419-3 are taught concurrently. Only one course may be taken for credit.
  3. For Fall 2017, enrolment into FNST 419 is prioritized. Non-FNST program declared students: Submit your Manual Waitlist Placement request to first_nations@sfu.ca.
  4. See Class Notes in the Student Information System for this course.  Syllabus will be posted after classes begin in September.
  5. Please also refer to Department Undergraduate Notes below for medical deferral, accommodations, and other details.


This print as of July 13, 2017.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

None.

REQUIRED READING:

Readings from the Course Web Page and other sources to be announced by the course instructor on the first day of classes.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

  1. Deferred grades will be given only on the basis of authenticated medical disability. 
  2. Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability must contact the Centre for Students with Disabilities at 778-782-3112 or csdo@sfu.ca.
  3. Remember to check the Student Information System (SIS) at the start of the term to reconfirm your classroom location(s).
  4. All students are expected to read and understand SFU policies with regard to academic honesty and student conduct (S10).
    These policies are available at: http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student.html
  5. On occasion, announcements will be sent from first_nations@sfu.ca to your SFU Connect email.


Department of First Nations Studies- Contact Info:
Webpage: www.sfu.ca/fns.
Phone: 778-782-4774
General Office: Saywell Hall (SWH) Room 9091. Burnaby Campus. (M-F, 09:00-16:30 Hrs.)
Academic Advisor's Office: SWH 9089.


For general information, program information, academic advising (appointment or program check-up; enrollment assistance*): Please email first_nations@sfu.ca.

* Students: When submitting a request or an inquiry, please email from your SFU  Connect (@sfu.ca) email and remember to include your SFU Student ID number in your email. Thank you.


Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS