An examination of Indigenous peoples' perspectives on political, social and legal issues involving their rights as first citizens of Canada and North America, and the practical and political relations with various levels of government. Issues examined include: Indigenous rights and title, self government models and concepts, constitutional matters, the impact of federal government policies, including their impact on women's lives, and Indigenous communities and politics. Prerequisite: 45 units, INDG (or FNST) 101 and one of INDG (or FNST) 201W or 250, or permission of the instructor. Students with credit for FNST 401 may not take this course for further credit.
An examination of Indigenous peoples' perspectives on political, social and legal issues involving their rights as first citizens of Canada and North America, and the practical and political relations with various levels of government. Issues examined include: Indigenous rights and title, self government models and concepts, constitutional matters, the impact of federal government policies, including their impact on women's lives, and Indigenous communities and politics. Prerequisite: 45 units, INDG (or FNST) 101 and one of INDG (or FNST) 201W or 250, or permission of the instructor. Students with credit for FNST 401 may not take this course for further credit.
