This course will explore critical nation-building issues confronting Indigenous peoples. While during the course, comparisons can be made to relevant international cases - the primary focus will be on Indigenous nation building in Canada. The course will examine multi-dimensional settings that confront Indigenous peoples in their pursuit of social, cultural, political, educational, and economic development. It will provide in-depth, hands-on exposure to issues related to nation-building, including: sovereignty, territorial integrity and expansion, economic development, constitutional reform, leadership, governance, national identity and epistemic authority, as well as institutional building and cultural match. Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hours
This course will explore critical nation-building issues confronting Indigenous peoples. While during the course, comparisons can be made to relevant international cases - the primary focus will be on Indigenous nation building in Canada. The course will examine multi-dimensional settings that confront Indigenous peoples in their pursuit of social, cultural, political, educational, and economic development. It will provide in-depth, hands-on exposure to issues related to nation-building, including: sovereignty, territorial integrity and expansion, economic development, constitutional reform, leadership, governance, national identity and epistemic authority, as well as institutional building and cultural match. Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hours
