Indigenous Studies

Includes courses reserved for students registered in courses administered by the Mi'kmaq-Wolastoqey Centre for Indigenous Students.

NOTE: See the beginning of Section H for abbreviations, course numbers and coding.

INDG1001	Essential Skills for Wolastoqey/Mi'kmaq Students	3 ch (2C 3L) (EL)
Students will explore the purpose of higher education as well as the roles and responsibilities that students have in determining their own success. The course will prepare students for university by helping them to develop appropriate research, writing, and reflective thinking skills while exploring the relationship between education, language, culture and identity as well as the importance of a healthy balance in one's life as a contributor to success (for students registered in courses administered by Mi'kmaq-Wolastoqey Centre only). Students may receive credit for ARBG 1001 or INDG 1001, but not both.

INDG1002	Introduction to Indigenous Studies	3 ch (EL)
A multidisciplinary approach to the history and cultures of Indigenous Peoples focusing on interactions with European newcomers and the challenges faced by First Nations within the context of colonialism - both historical and contemporary. Decolonization as it pertains to governance and territorial rights, health and community, language and education will also be examined. Students may receive credit for ARBG 1002 or INDG 1002, but not both.

INDG1105	Writing in Indigenous Contexts (Cross-listed ENGL 1105)	3 ch (W)
Study Indigenous principles of prose writing. Develop an understanding of university writing, including essay structure and organization, through a course the focuses on Indigenous content, practices, research, and lived experiences. For students registered in courses administered by Mi'kmaq Wolastoqey Centre.

INDG1411	Finite Mathematics	3 ch
Introductory mathematics for students with a limited background in mathematics. Topics include algebra, coordinate geometry, matrices, and systems of linear equations, linear programming concepts, and elementary probability (for students registered in courses administered by Mi'kmaq-Wolastoqey Centre only). Students may receive credit for ARBG 1411 or INDG 1411, but not both.

INDG1412	Elementary Calculus	3 ch
Polynomial, logarithmic, and exponential functions. Limits and derivatives. Simple integration. Applications to business and economics (for students registered in courses administered by Mi'kmaq-Wolastoqey Centre only). Students may receive credit for ARBG 1412 or INDG 1412, but not both.

INDG1510	Nursing Foundations	3 ch (EL)
Provides students with knowledge, skills and applications of science and math for prospective nursing students. It is uniquely tailored to meet the needs of students wanting to enrol in the Bachelor of Nursing degree program and is not intended to be transferable as a prerequisite to other degree programs. To provide a central, unifying theme and relatable context to the course materials, the course will be centered around 'Samaqan, 'Samqwan, water. Registration is restricted to students enrolled in the Wocopsqoltine weci Spiqiqahtuweq/Weli'kwejik Elaqsultiek (WWS) Program. Students may receive credit for ARBG 1510 or INDG 1510, but not both.

INDG1520	Etuaptmumk Foundations for Life Sciences	3 ch (EL)
Provides students with knowledge, skills, and applicaitons in science and math for/from Wabanaki and Western Science perspectives. It is uniquely tailored to meet the needs of studetns wanting to enroll in life science fields and is not intended to be transferable as a prerequisite to other degree programs, without their express permission. Registration is restricted to studetns enrolled in the Wocopsqoltine weci Spiqiqahtuweg/Weli'kwejik Elaqsultiek (WWS) Program.

INDG2601	Topics in Wabanaki Literatures I	3 ch (EL)
Students will learn about the history of Wabanaki literatures to the Wabanaki homeland. What are traditional Wabanaki literary genres and concepts of literature, and how have these forms change shape over time.Prerequisite: INDG 1002

INDG2602	Topics in Wabanaki Literatures II	3 ch (EL)
A study of recent literature by Wabanaki authors and storytellers. Authors may include Carol Dana, Peter Clair, Amanda Peters, Allen Sockabasin, Morgan Tally, Rebecca Thomas, Mihku Paul, Nolan Alvater, Carol Bachofner, and others. Prerequisite: INDG 1002

INDG3052	Place of Art in Indigenous Community Healing	3 ch (EL)
Explores how art and performance can be used as a means of representing and healing community trauma. Learners will be introduced to the deep capacity of art to empower people and communities, to help process experiences and histories, and to share and sometimes release stories. Students may receive credit for ARBG 3052 or INDG 3052, but not both.

INDG3055	First Nations Leadership Foundations	3 ch (EL)
Examines First Nations theories and models of leadership. Explores best practices for leadership at the individual and community levels and considers how to balance both traditional First Nations values and contemporary needs of First Nations communities. Students may receive credit for ARBG 3055 or INDG 3055, but not both.

INDG3056	Practicing Leadership in First Nations Community Projects	3 ch (EL)
Exposes learners to leadership models in the context of diverse First Nations communities and national First Nations organizations. Prepares learners to initiate, plan, execute, and close a leadership project. Students may receive credit for ARBG 3056 or INDG 3056, but not both.

INDG3109	Independent Studies	3 ch (EL)
Students will normally be limited to 6 ch of independent study. Prerequisite: Permission of an instructor is required before registration.

INDG3114	Introduction to Workplace Learning in First Nations Communities	3 ch (EL)
Provides learners with an appreciation of the origins and trends in workplace learning. The course examines the workplace as a learning environment. Various approaches to adult learning within the changing context of work will be examined with a specific focus on First Nations communities. Students may receive credit for ARBG 3114 or INDG 3114, but not both.

INDG3363	Communications: Speaking Practice	3 ch (EL)
Writing and presentation of a speech. Students prepare, present, analyze and criticize a variety of speeches, relating skills to classroom teaching (for students in the Bridging Year or BEd for First Nations only). Students may receive credit for ARBG 3363 or INDG 3363, but not both.

INDG3621	Current Topics in Self-Governance	3 ch (EL)
Examines the current topics within Indigenous self-governance in Canada, paying special attention to self-governance issues within Atlantic Canada, when applicable. The current politics, law, and social aspects of Indigenous self-governance will be explored and discussed, including but not limited to women, feminism and governance, The Indian Act, White Paper, Constitution Act, 1982, urban Indigenous governance and more. The course goals will be met through various formats, including case studies, media, and literature. Students may receive credit for ARBG 3621 or INDG 3621, but not both.

INDG3682	Kikuwosson/Wksitqamu: A land-based field course	3 ch (EL)
Experience the inter-connected relationship Wabanaki people have had with the homelands since time immemorial. Students participate in cultural-based activities and learn about traditional Wabanaki food security, medicinal plants, spiritual connectivity to the land and Wabanaki land-based histories, languages and concepts.

INDG3684	Aspects of Wolastoqey and Mi'kmaq Culture	3 ch (EL)
Historical and contemporary perspectives on changes that have affected Mi'kmaq and Maliseet cultures and societies since the time of contact; emphasis on issues relating to education, economic development, spirituality, self-government, land claims. Students may receive credit for ARBG 3684 or INDG 3684, but not both.

INDG3685	Mi'kmaq Language I	3 ch (EL)
Elements of Mi'kmaq: phonology, morphology, syntax. Field methods. Instructional materials and approaches. Students may receive credit for ARBG 3685 or INDG 3685, but not both.

INDG3686	Wolastoqey Language I	3 ch (EL)
Elements of Wolastoqey: phonology, morphology, syntax. Field methods. Instructional materials and approaches. Students may receive credit for ARBG 3686 or INDG 3686, but not both. Wolastoqey Language Version

INDG3686	Wolastoqey Latuwewakon I	3 ch (EL)
'Ciw wen ketuwokehkimsit eluwehket wolastoqey latuwewakon, tan eltaqahk naka tan eluwikhasik. 'Ciw wen ketuwokisit naka ketuwewestaq. Description of the course in English.

INDG3688	Contemporary Canadian First Nations Children’s Literature	3 ch (EL)
Books for primary and elementary children written by Canadian First Nations authors. Examines the Indigenous voice in Indigenous and non-Indigenous worlds in relation to traditional beliefs and current cultural concerns. Students may receive credit for ARBG 3688 or INDG 3688, but not both.

INDG3695	Mi'kmaq Language II	3 ch (EL)
Further studies in Mi'kmaq language. Students may receive credit for ARBG 3695 or INDG 3695, but not both. Prerequisite: 3 ch in Mi'kmaq Language.

INDG3696	Wolastoqey Language II	3 ch (EL)
Second-level course in Wolastoqey, focused on syntax, conversation, storytelling. Students may receive credit for ARBG 3696 or INDG 3696, but not both. Prerequisite: INDG 3686 or permission of instructor. Wolastoqey Language Version

INDG3696	Wolastoqey Latuwewakon II	3 ch (EL)
’Ciw wen keti ankuwokehkimsit wolastoqey latuwewakon, tahalu eluwikhasik, elewestuhtimok naka atkuhkewakonol. ’Ciw yukt kisi wihqehtuhtit INDG 3686, kosona wolitahatok nutokehkikermit. Description of the course in English.

INDG3922	Technology in Governance and Leadership	3 ch (EL)
Examines critically the use of software, hardware, and web-based services in First Nations community governance and leadership. The emphasis is on the application of, and real-world issues surrounding, the Internet, productivity software, social media, as well as computer hardware and system maintenance in overcoming current technological and community administrative challenges. Students may receive credit for ARBG 3922 or INDG 3922, but not both.

INDG4056	Advanced Community Projects	3 ch (EL)
Engages students in advanced project-based learning. Within a context of Wabanaki culture, community leadership, and service, learners will continue to hone and develop their complex skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, collaborating, and communicating. Students may receive credit for ARBG 4056 or INDG 4056, but not both.

INDG4109	Independent Studies	3 ch (EL)
Students will normally be limited to 6 ch of independent study. Prerequisite: Permission of an instructor is required before registration.

INDG4194	Peace and Friendship Treaties	3 ch (EL)
Examines the reconciliation of Aboriginal rights with the modern Canadian state through the presentation of claims, and negotiation and adjudication of specific and comprehensive land claims agreements including recognition of Aboriginal self-government. Students may receive credit for ARBG 4194 or INDG 4194, but not both.

INDG4664	First Nations Entrepreneurship	3 ch (EL)
An introduction to the theory behind successful entrepreneurship; principles and practical application of starting and maintaining a small business within a First Nations government. Guest speakers from local First Nations businesses, government agencies, funding institutions. Students may receive credit for ARBG 4664 or INDG 4664, but not both.

INDG4665	First Nations Perspectives and Organizational Behaviour	3 ch (EL)
Introduction to the Medicine Wheel and how the values inherent in its teachings can be applied to groups, organizations, and communities. Students will relate ideas and concepts behind the Medicine Wheel to organizational structures in both mainstream and First Nations societies. Students may receive credit for ARBG 4665 or INDG 4665, but not both.

INDG4675	Mi'kmaq Language III	3 ch (EL)
This third-level course will focus on Mi'kmaq language grammar, word and sentence formation in speaking and listening through storytelling, conversation and songs. Students may receive credit for ARBG 4675 or INDG 4675, but not both.

INDG4676	Mi'kmaq Language IV	3 ch (EL)
This fourth level course will focus on Mi'kmaq vocabulary development, fluency in speech and literacy skills. Students may receive credit for ARBG 4676 or INDG 4676, but not both.

INDG4686	Wabanaki Worldviews	3 ch (EL)
Introduces the worldviews of the Wolastoqey, Mi’kmaq, Passamaquoddy and Penobscot Nations. The values, beliefs, and ethics of the Wabanaki people will be explored in historical and contemporary contexts. Values and beliefs embedded within language, ceremonies, traditions, and institutional structures of Wabanaki people will be examined. Students may receive credit for ARBG 4686 or INDG 4686, but not both.

INDG4696	Wolastoqey Language III	3 ch (EL)
Focus on grammar, word and sentence formation, in speaking and listening, through storytelling, conversation, and songs. Students may receive credit for ARBG 4696 or INDG 4696, but not both. Prerequisite: 6 ch in Wolastoqey Language or permission of instructor. Wolastoqey Language Version

INDG4696	Wolastoqey Latuwewakon III	3 ch (EL)
'Ciw yut wen keti ankuwi skicinuwatuwet naka wen keti piyemi woli ’sotok atkuhkakonol, mecimiw elewestuhtimkopon naka elewestuhtimok, kapiw ’kaneyal naka pileyal lintuwakonol. 'Ciw yukt kisi wihqehtuhtit kinaq neqcikotok, kosona wolitahatok nutokehkikemit. Description of the course in English.

INDG4697	Wolastoqey Language IV	3 ch (EL)
Focus on vocabulary development, fluency in speech, literacy skills. Students may receive credit for ARBG 4697 or INDG 4697, but not both. Wolastoqey Language Version Prerequisite: 9 ch in Wolastoqey Language or permission of instructor.

INDG4697	Wolastoqey Latuwewakon IV	3 ch (EL)
'Ciw yut wen keti ankuwi kcicihtaq skicinuwatuwewakon, pciliw eluwikhasik, wolama 'tawi olonuwatuwe. 'Ciw yukt kisi wihqehtuhtit kinaq neqcikotok cel epahsiw, kosona wolitahatok nutokehkikemit. Description of the course in English.