Spring 2025 - INDG 101 OL02

Introduction to Indigenous Studies (3)

Class Number: 2817

Delivery Method: Online

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Online

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Introduces the nature and goals of Indigenous Studies as an academic discipline that emphasizes cultures and homelands of First Peoples. Students with credit for FNST 101 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Humanities/Social Sciences.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course surveys pre-contact, historic and current events relating to the First Peoples of Turtle Island and the impacts that contact/colonization had/have on First Peoples’ survivance and futurity. Students will consider Indigenous perspectives of family, languages and connections to the land, the oral traditions, community identities, resilience, revitalization, along with their own roles and responsibilities in reconciliation. Students will deliberate on the impacts of laws and policy making on First Peoples’ lives and the actions that Indigenous Peoples continue to take to counter these detrimental forces toward ensuring their Nations’ and Territories' futurities. Indigenous practices that center on the building of respectful relationships will be utilized throughout the semester towards providing an environment that is conducive to taking up, in meaningful ways, the work that needs to be done by all before reconciliation can begin.

*Course syllabus and outline follow the INDG 101 OL course designed by Kicya7, Dr. Joyce Schneider, and FNST 101 course designed by Drs. annie ross and Marianne Ignace.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

  • Identify various causes and consequences of colonial systems as they are experienced by Indigenous communities and individuals
  • Recognize how Indigenous peoples are resilient and working towards new pathways for self-determination
  • Identify social concerns facing Indigenous communities
  • Demonstrate an ability to present and discuss ideas clearly and articulately through effective oral and written communications
  • Engage with holistic approaches to comprehend and mobilize one TRC Call to Action

Grading

  • Small Group Discussions (4 x5%) 20%
  • Bi-weekly Quizzes (5x10%) 50%
  • Term Paper (individual assignment) 30%

NOTES:

Because this is an online course, a computer or laptop and stable internet service across the entire semester is required. Quizzes, individual, and small group assignments occur asynchronously online with deadlines in place for all. Canvas locks the ability to make a submission once the deadline is reached, so be sure to establish a system for meeting all deadlines that works for you. 

Small groups will hold themselves and their group members accountable to supporting each other and participating in respectful dialogue through engaging

REQUIREMENTS:

Because this is a remotely-delivered online course, a computer or laptop and a stable internet service across the entire semester is required. Quizzes as well as individual/small group participation assignments occur asynchronously online, with set deadlines in place for all.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

All lecture slides, assigned readings, and videos are posted and accessible in the INDG 101OL Canvas page.

REQUIRED READING:

Readings will be provided by the instructor and are available via SFU Canvas. 

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/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

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.