Anthropology

ANTH3662Indigenous Peoples of North America (A)3 ch (3C) (W)

Explore the histories and contemporary lives of Indigenous peoples of North America (Turtle Island), focusing on Indigenous territories within the state boundaries of Canada. Learn how Indigenous societies have both sustained and transformed their material cultures, sociopolitical lives, and cultural beliefs. Consider these transformations across a range of environments, and against colonial orders that have sought to control Indigenous lives and expropriate lands and resources. Learn about the legacy of anthropology as a discipline that emerged as part of colonial orders. Understand the significance of Canadian Indigenous rights movements for Indigenous peoples globally.