Fall 2018 - FNST 419 J100
Aboriginal/Indigenous Justice (3)
Class Number: 5407
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
Vancouver
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Instructor:
Ted Palys
palys@sfu.ca
1 778 782-4037
Office: Saywell Hall 10334
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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. There are three parts to the course. The first part involves 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. The second part examines the efforts of Indigenous communities to establish Aboriginal justice systems within their communities. Finally, a third section considers some of 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.
Grading
- Participation 25%
- Assignments (3 x 25%) - The first is a take-home due during the semester, while the second and third are due at the end of the semester 75%
NOTES:
Please note that this seminar is intended to be highly interactive and has an extensive reading load. Students also complete written course assignments roughly every two weeks on issues arising in readings and class discussion.
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
There is no required text book for this course. Course readings will be accessible through links on the course web page.
Department Undergraduate Notes:
- Deferred grades will be given only on the basis of authenticated medical disability.
- 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.
- Remember to check the Student Information System (SIS) at the start of the term to reconfirm your classroom location(s).
- 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 - On occasion, announcements will be sent from first_nations@sfu.ca to your SFU email.
Department of First Nations Studies- Contact Info:
Webpage: www.sfu.ca/fns.
General Office: Saywell Hall (SWH) Room 9091. Burnaby Campus. (M-F, 09:00-16:30 Hrs.)
For general information, program information, academic advising (appointment or program check-up; enrollment assistance*): Please email fnstmgr@sfu.ca.
* Students: When submitting a request or an inquiry, please email from your SFU Mail (@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