This course will entail a critical re-thinking of the complex relationships between Indigenous Peoples
and settlers in what is now the colonial nation state of Canada. Course materials will amplify the
voices and emphasize the scholarly perspectives of academics, filmmakers, leaders, and activists from
diverse Indigenous Nations and communities to engage decolonized and transformative understandings of issues that are foundational to Indigenous Studies. This course will include an introduction to
terminologies preferred by Indigenous scholars, reciprocal relationships and responsibilities, Indigenous title and rights, the unilateral imposition of colonial legislation and state violence in the making
of the colonial nation state of Canada, Indigenous Peoples’ ongoing resistance and activism, as well as
an introduction to decolonization, truth and reconciliation, and resurgence.
and settlers in what is now the colonial nation state of Canada. Course materials will amplify the
voices and emphasize the scholarly perspectives of academics, filmmakers, leaders, and activists from
diverse Indigenous Nations and communities to engage decolonized and transformative understandings of issues that are foundational to Indigenous Studies. This course will include an introduction to
terminologies preferred by Indigenous scholars, reciprocal relationships and responsibilities, Indigenous title and rights, the unilateral imposition of colonial legislation and state violence in the making
of the colonial nation state of Canada, Indigenous Peoples’ ongoing resistance and activism, as well as
an introduction to decolonization, truth and reconciliation, and resurgence.
- Instructor: Corinne Derickson