Indigenous Studies 30 (formerly Native Studies 30)

Students will dig deeply into Canada’s history, focusing on the story of our Indigenous peoples. They will explore Canada’s inconvenient truths around nation-building, social stereotypes, and the prevalent myths concerning Indigenous peoples.
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Prerequisite

None

Delivered

Online Asynchronous

Credits

Social Science 30 or Canadian studies 30 or Elective 30

What Will I Learn?

Students will trace political and social activism from decorated war veterans to the leaders of highly prosperous and self-governing nations. Knowing the causes and effects of shifting relationships, power, and authority will prepare students to better understand the present day challenges facing Indigenous peoples and grow their understanding of the circumstances today that are renewing and moving that relationship forward in the spirit of reconciliation.

Units of Study

Identity and stereotypes

Historical context of treaty-making

Shifting relationships

Shifting power and authority

Economic growth and prosperity

Social and cultural dynamics

Exams

No Proctored Exams

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Course Materials

You Will Need

Audio/video recording equipment (i.e. SMART phone, laptop or tablet)
Scanner (Printer or copier that scans, SMART Phone scanner app)

Supplied by Sask DLC

Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre provides Kindergarten to Grade 12 courses to Saskatchewan students who choose to study online. We empower students and families to choose the learning environment that works best for them, while supporting their graduation plan.

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