Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2024 - INDG 250 D100

Introduction to Indigenous Policy (3)

Class Number: 5250

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    INDG 101.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Introduces students to federal and provincial state policies impacting the lived experiences of Indigenous peoples both historically and contemporarily. Students with credit for INDG (or FNST) 222 under the title "Introduction to Public Policy" may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course introduces students to federal and provincial policies impacting the lived experiences of Indigenous peoples both historically and contemporarily. We explore several key topics, including governance, land, resources and extraction, social policy, the environment, economic development, health, and child welfare. The course aims to build a foundation for understanding key issues within the field of Canadian Indigenous Policy.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

The subject matter for this course is broad, covering various issues experienced within Indigenous communities. The course outline provides an overview of selected topics to encourage further research and critical thinking on these themes.

Course Objectives:

  1. Critically analyze the impact of social, economic, and political policies on Indigenous peoples.
  2. Discuss how Indigenous and non-Indigenous relations have changed over time.
  3. Identify and explain tools of colonialism and their role in transforming the lives of Indigenous people, their lands, cultures, and communities.
  4. Examine Indigenous peoples' social and cultural challenges and environmental concerns as interconnected parts of their experience of colonialism within the Canadian nation-state.

By the end of this course, students will have developed a comprehensive understanding of the historical and contemporary issues facing Indigenous peoples in Canada, and will be equipped to engage in informed discussions and analyses of these critical topics.

 

Grading

  • Participation 10%
  • Critical Reviews x 2 (15% each) 30%
  • Case study group presentation 10%
  • Midterm 25%
  • Take home exam (non-cumulative) 25%

NOTES:

Burnett, K., & Read, G. (Eds.). (2016). Aboriginal History: A reader (2nd Ed.). Oxford University Press.

Additional course materials will be available to you on CANVAS.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Course materials will be posted available on 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.