Overview

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Study of Indigenous peoples of BC and effects of historical and political processes on their livelihoods and homelands. Overview of indigeneity and connection to urbanization. Examines linguistic diversity and endangered state of BC First Nations languages; Indigenous ethnography; land rights movement; traditional cultural practices/beliefs; and social, educational and economic disparity. Students with credit for FNST 286 or SA 286 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

Delivered through an anti-colonial pedagogy, students will be introduced to the languages, communities, values, beliefs, governance and legal systems, and cultural practices that have sustained Indigenous Peoples relationships within and on the land now known as British Columbia. We will use a variety of sources from a broad range of written materials, visual and material culture, oral narratives, and digital media to consider Indigenous People’s relationships with their land, languages, protocols and responsibilities.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Through a shared commitment to listening, discussing, collaborating, and thinking critically, we will leave the course with more knowledge and skills than when we began. To help us get there, we will use a collaborative inquiry model built on the principles of participation. In other words, we will work together to build relationships that help create a safe and productive environment for all students.

Upon successfull completion of this course, students will:

• understand the importance of decolonizing their perspectives of maps and map making, and come to know the lands commonly known as “BC” through the lenses of Indigenous Peoples’ values, protocols, and practices
• understand the cultural and linguistic diversity among Indigenous Peoples in BC.
• be able to analyze the impact of colonial and political structures on Indigenous livelihoods and land.
• demonstrate knowledge of Indigenous worldviews and cultural practices that challenge dominant colonial perspectives.
• recognize ongoing movements for Indigenous rights and self-determination.
• demonstrate critical engagement with issues of disparity and resilience in Indigenous communities.

Grading

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Students should come to class prepared to participate. This includes bringing pens, pencils, erasers, and paper for notetaking or other in-class writing activities.

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