This course examines theories, debates and controversies related to the study and practices of Indigenous governance both inside and outside the state-centric system. The objective is to engage students in critical thinking about these issues with a view to advancing their own ideas about the future of Indigenous governance in Canada. Students may not hold credit for both POLS 3872 and POLS 3140 when titled “Indigenous Governance,” the former POLS 4150 or POLS 4160 when titled "Indigenous Governance." [3 credits]
This course examines theories, debates and controversies related to the study and practices of Indigenous governance both inside and outside the state-centric system. The objective is to engage students in critical thinking about these issues with a view to advancing their own ideas about the future of Indigenous governance in Canada. Students may not hold credit for both POLS 3872 and POLS 3140 when titled “Indigenous Governance,” the former POLS 4150 or POLS 4160 when titled "Indigenous Governance." [3 credits]