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Centre forIndigenous StudiesUNIVERSITY OF TORONTO

Student Handbook2017 / 2018

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We’re looking forward to another exciting year here at the Centre for Indigenous Studies, and we hope that you’ll involve yourself within our vibrant knowledge building and sharing community.

Message from the DirectorSgeno, swagwegoh! I want to take this opportunity to welcome you (back) to the Centre for Indigenous Studies (CIS) for the 2017-18 year. Indigenous Studies is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program within the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto. We are dedicated to the scholarly study and research of the experiences, priorities and aspirations of Indigenous peoples in Canada, North America, and throughout the world.

An important goal of our program is to provide an opportunity for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students to learn and think about Indigenous knowledges in creative, transformative and critical ways. We offer courses designed to generate a rigorous and respectful understanding of Indigenous peoples’ knowledges, cultures, languages, histories, politics, arts, intellectual traditions, and research methodologies. We’re looking forward to another exciting year here at the Centre for Indigenous Studies, and we hope that you’ll involve yourself within

our vibrant knowledge building and sharing community. We sponsor a variety of events, guest lectures, and programs throughout the year and we’d love to see as many people attending as possible!

For regular updates and announcements, be sure to follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook and check our website regularly. As a new faculty member to the University of Toronto and CIS, I look forward to meeting and getting to know you this year.

Oneh.

- Prof. Susan Hill, Director(Kanyen’kehaka/Mohawk Nation)

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Our Community

Faculty

Important Dates

Degree Requirements & Course Groups

Course Timetable

Courses

Resources

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“I GREET YOU, I THANK YOU”

“GREETINGS”

“HELLO, EVERYONE”

“WELCOME”

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WelcometoIndigenous Studies

History

The first Indigenous Studies students entered the program at the University of Toronto in September 1994. Indigenous Studies was originally conceived as an interdisciplinary program that would meet the needs of Indigenous students and non-Indigenous students alike.

What began as a small minor program offering two courses has grown into a program that offers all three degree types: minor, major and specialist. Since the beginning, language courses have played an integral role in the program. Indigenous Studies now offers courses in Anishinaabemowin and Kanienskéha-Mohawk.

Charting Your Course(s)

Indigenous studies has two coursesat the 200-level that are designed to introduce students to the ideas, methods and themes of the discipline of Indigenous Studies. Students in any year of study, including first, are welcome to take these introductory courses, which include Introduction to Indigenous Studies: Foundations, History and Politics (INS201Y1), and Introduction to Indigenous Truth and Resilience (INS200H1). Throughout students’ academic careers in Indigenous Studies, they have opportunities to learn about Indigenous spiritual and healing traditions, intersections of Indigenous and Western science, Indigenous politics, the representation of Indigenous peoples in society and the mass media,

the junction of language and culture, Indigenous arts, Indigenous legends and teachings, and Indigenous/non-Indigenous politics in Canada, among others.

Students are also exposed to learning opportunities that extend beyond the classroom. Independent Research and Experiential Study courses enable students to pursue self-directed research under faculty supervision. And Community Engaged Learning, which has been incorporated into Indigenous Theory, Research and Methods (INS460H1), gives students the opportunity to learn while contributing to their community.

Turtle Lounge

The Turtle Lounge at the Centre for Indigenous Studies is a gathering place—a place that reflects a sense of belonging. Students and visitors are welcomed by murals commissioned by Indigenous artists. It is an ideal place for workshops, presentations, meetings and smaller language classes, as well as a casual place to connect with community.

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Our CommunityWe strive to be a hub of community engagement within the University of Toronto by providing a place for students to gather, learn, and share ideas.

The Indigenous Studies community extends beyond the classroom. As a student in Indigenous Studies you have access to Indigenous language learning initiatives, educational travel opportunities, workshops, and events featuring guest speakers. We strive to be a hub of community engagement within the University of Toronto by providing a place for students to gather, learn, and share ideas. Our

annual Speaker Series provides U of T and the surrounding community with the opportunity to learn from inspiring and innovative leaders, researchers, and scholars. Our events frequently feature food catered by Indigenous catering companies, allowing the Indigenous Studies community to connect more fully through the sharing of communal meals.

Ciimaan/Kahuwe’yá/Qajaq

Ciimaan/Kahuwe’yá/Qajaq (CKQ) is a language initiative that assists in the creation, facilitation, and delivery of Indigenous language and cultural programming for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students at all

levels. CKQ provides experiential opportunities beyond the classroom that are rooted in Indigenous worldviews, cultures, values, traditions and languages.

Supporting Aboriginal Graduate Enhancement

CIS houses SAGE, a student-based and student-driven group that supports Indigenous graduate students in the successful transition into and completion of their graduate

programs. SAGE provides safe and culturally relevant spaces for Indigenous students to connect, socialize, and share experiences, resources and knowledge.

Indigenous Studies Student Union

The Indigenous Studies Student Union (ISSU) is a course union that operates through a non-hierarchic structure. ISSU aims to provide opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds to come together and engage

with Indigenous knowledges. Students enrolled in Indigenous Studies as a minor, major or specialist, or students taking at least one Indigenous Studies course are welcome to become of a member of ISSU.

Contact info for CCK, SAGE & ISSU is on p. 26

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Faculty Cont’d

Indigenous StudiesFacultyCIS is home to many accomplished faculty members and instructors with dynamic and diverse research interests. To learn more, visit indigenousstudies.utoronto.ca/people.

David Burman

Clinical [email protected]

Jill Carter

Assistant [email protected]

Ryan DeCaire


Susan Hill

CIS Director & Associate [email protected]

Melanie Jeffrey


Amos Key Jr.


Rauna Kuokkanen

Associate [email protected]

Lee Maracle

Sessional [email protected]

Alex McKay


Cheryl Suzack


Brenda Wastasecoot


Heather Shpuniarsky | Sessional Lecturershpuniar@utoronto. ca

Safia Gahayr [email protected]

Jessica Cook [email protected]

Rebecca Beaulne-Stuebing [email protected]

Ashley Morford [email protected]

Teaching Assistants

Sessional Instructional Assistant

Mykelle Pacquing [email protected]

http://indigenousstudies.utoronto.ca/people


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September

Sep 4: Labour Day; University closed

Sep 7: Classes begin in F/Y courses

Sept 15: Waiting lists for F/Y courses close

Sept 16: First day to request June 2018 graduation

Sept 20: Last day to enrol in F/Y courses via ACORN; Last day to enrol in POS for 17/18;Program/course Fee Freeze date

October

Oct 9: Thanksgiving holiday; University closed

Oct 20: Exam timetable for F courses posted

November

Nov 6: Last day to drop F coursesLast day to add/remove CR/NCR option (F courses)

Nov 6-10: Fall reading week (no classes)

December

Dec 6: Classes end in F/Y courses

Dec 7: Makeup Monday (Instructor’s discretion)Deadline to request Late Withdrawal (F courses)

Dec 8: Study break

Dec 9-20: Final exams & term tests

Dec 21: Winter Holidays Dec 21 - Jan 2

January

Jan 3: University re-opens; no classes

Jan 4: Classes begin in S/Y courses

Jan 9: Last day to file petition for F course term work

Jan 10: Last day to file a petition for F course final exam

Jan 14: Waiting lists for S courses close at end of day

Jan 17: Last day to enrol in S courses via ACORNProgram/Course fee freeze date (S courses)

Jan 31: Last day to request June 2018 graduation

February

Feb 19: Family Day; University closed

Feb 20: Last day to drop Y courses Last day to add/remove CR/NCR option (Y courses)

Feb 19-23: Reading Week

March

Mar 14: Last day to drop S courses Last day to add/remove CR/NCR option (S courses)

Mar 30: Good Friday; University closed

April

Apr 4: Classes end in S/Y coursesDeadline to request Late Withdrawal from S/Y courses

Apr 5: Make-up Friday (instructor’s discretion)

Apr 6: Study break

Apr 9-30: Final exams

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May 5: Last day to file petition (S/YTerm Work)

May 8: Last day to file petition (S /Y Exams)

May 21: Victoria Day; University closed


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1. INS201Y12. INS300Y1/ INS301Y1/ INS351Y13. One additional full-course equivalent from INS or JFP4. One additional full-course equivalent from Group A

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1. INS201Y12. INS210Y1/ INS220Y1/ INS230H1 and INS231H13. INS300Y1 and INS301Y1/ INS351Y14. INS390H15. Two additional full-course equivalents from INS or JFP6. One additional .5 FCE from Group A or one .5 FCE from Group B 7. Of the courses chosen, at least 2 FCE must be at the 300+ level and .5 FCE at

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1. INS201Y12. INS210Y1/ INS220Y1/ (INS230H1, INS231H1)3. INS300Y1 and INS301Y1/ INS351Y14. INS390H1 and INS460H15. Four additional full-course equivalents from Group A6. One additional FCE from Group A or Group B7. For numbers 5 and 6 above, 2 FCE’s must be at the 300 level and .5 FCE at

the fourth year level.

Course Groups

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• INS200H1 Introduction to Indigenous Truth and Resilience• INS201Y1 Introduction to Indigenous Studies: Foundations, History and

Politics• INS205H1 Indigenous Worldviews, Spiritual and Healing Traditions• INS210Y1 Introduction to Anishinaabemowin• INS215Y1 Introduction to an Indigenous Language of Canada• INS220Y1 Introduction to an Iroquoian Language• INS230H1 Introduction to Inuktitut• INS231H1 Elementary Inuktitut• INS240Y1 Ecological Interactions: Intro to Aboriginal and Western

Sciences• INS250H1 Indigenous Environmental Science and Practice (formerly

Indigenous Environmental Education)• INS261H1 Contemporary Challenges Facing Indigenous Communities• INS300Y1 Worldviews, Indigenous Knowledges, and Oral Tradition• INS301Y1 Native Language and Culture• INS302H1 Aboriginal Representation in the Mass Media and Society• INS310Y1 Anishinaabemowin II• INS322H1 Indigenous Narratives of Empowerment• INS323Y1 Intermediate Iroquoian Language• INS331H1 Aboriginal Music: Technical and Theoretical Aspects• INS340Y1 Aboriginal Health Science• INS341H1 North American Indigenous Theatre• INS350H1 Indigenous Health Systems• INS351Y1 Indigenous Legends & Teaching• INS352H1 Indigenous Leadership, Policy and Practices in Canada• INS353H1 First Nations Politics in Canada• INS354H1 Indigenous Governance and Self-Determination• INS355H1 Current Issues in Indigenous Environment and Health• INS360Y1 Politics and Process of Reconciliation in Canada• INS371H1 Topics in Indigenous Literatures• INS372H1 Special Topics in Indigenous Language• INS390H1 Research and Ethics in Indigenous Studies• INS398H0 Research Excursions• INS399Y0 Research Excursions• INS402H1 Traditional Indigenous Ecological Knowledge• INS403H1 Indigenous Peoples and the Urban Context

• INS404H1 Anishinaabewin Intellectual Traditions, Narrative and Culture• INS405H1 Indigenous Thought & Expression: Creative Non-fiction

(formerly ABS405Y1)• INS407H1 Aboriginal/Canadian Relations in Environmental and

Resource Management• INS460H1 Indigenous Theory, Research and Methods (formerly

Methodology in Aboriginal Studies)• INS491Y1 Topics in International Indigenous Studies• INS493H1 Independent Experiential Studies• INS494Y1 Independent Experiential Studies• INS495Y1 Independent Research• INS496H1 Independent Research• INS497H1 Independent Research• INS498Y1 Independent Research• ANT315H1 Arctic Archaeology• ANT327H1 “”Diversity”: Critical/Comparative Studies of Indigeneity,

Multiculturalism and (Settler) Colonialism”• ANT384H1 Special Topics in Society, Culture and Language• ANT388H1 Anthropologists and Indigenous Peoples in North America• ANT458H1 Settler-Colonialism and Indigenous Health in Canada• ENG254Y1 Indigenous Literatures of North America• ENG355H1 Indigenous Women’s Literature• HIS262H1 Canada: A Short History of Here• HIS366H1 Aboriginal Peoples of the Great Lakes from 1815 to the

Present• HIS369H1 Aboriginal Peoples of the Great Lakes from 1500 to 1830• HIS419H1 Canada By Treaty: Alliances, Title Transfers and Land

Claims• HIS472H1 Indigenous-Newcomer Relations in Canadian History

(formerly HIS472Y1)• GGR321H1 Indigenous Worlds, Worldviews and the Environment• JFP450H1 Aboriginal Issues in Health and Healing• LIN458H1 Revitalizing Languages• POL308H1 Indigenous Politics in Canada• WGS395H1 Indigeneity(s), hub spaces and decolonization

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• ANT200Y1 Introduction to Archaeology• ANT204H1 Anthropology of the Contemporary World (formerly

ANT204Y1)• ANT319Y1 Archaeology of North America (formerly ANT310Y1)• ANT311Y1 Archaeological Fieldwork• ANT348H1 Medical Anthropology: Social- Cultural Perspectives

(formerly y ANT348Y1)• ANT366H1 Anthropology of Activism and Social Justice (formerly

ANT366Y1)• ANT410H1 Hunter-Gatherers Past & Present• HIS106Y1 Natives, Settlers and Slaves: Colonizing the Americas,

1492-1804

• HIS263Y1 Introduction to Canadian History• HIS318H1 “The “Wild” West in Canada”• HIS365H1 History of the Great Lakes Region• HIS402H1 Canada and Decolonization• JHN323H1 Indigeneity in the Caribbean• LIN351H1 Sociolinguistic Patterns in Language• NEW225H1 Caribbean Societies• NEW226H1 Caribbean Political Thought• NEW240Y1 Introduction to Equity Studies• RLG307H1 Museums and Material Religion

For descriptions & pre-requisites of non-INS courses, please visit fas.calendar.utoronto.ca


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INS201Y1 Introduction to Indigenous Studies: Foundations, Histories and Priorities Mondays 1-3

Tutorial Mondays 3-4

Tutorial Mondays 4-5

Tutorial Wednesdays 3-4



INS210Y1 Introduction to Anishinaabemowin Tuesdays 5-8

Tutorial Fridays 10-11


INS220Y1 Introduction to an Iroquoian Language (Mohawk) Thursdays 1-3

INS240Y1 Ecological Interactions: Introduction to Indigenous and Western Sciences Thursdays 10-12


INS300Y1 Worldviews, Indigenous Knowledges and Oral Tradition Mondays 1-4

INS310Y1 Anishinaabemowin II Thursdays 5-8

INS323Y1 Intermediate Iroquoian Language (Mohawk) Thursdays 5-8

INS351Y1 Indigenous Legends and Teachings Tuesdays 2-4

INS360Y1 Politics & Process of Reconciliation in Canada Thursdays 3-5Fa

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INS200H1 Introduction to Indigenous Truth and Resilience Tuesdays 12-2

Tutorial Tuesdays 10-11

Tutorial Tuesdays 11-12

INS250H1 Indigenous Environmental Science and Practice Wednesdays 1-3

INS261H1 Contemporary Challenges Facing Indigenous Communities Mondays 10-12

INS322H1 Indigenous Narratives of Empowerment Wednesdays 1-4

INS341H1 North American Indigenous Theatre Fridays 2-5

INS372H1 Special Topics in Indigenous Language Wednesdays 4-7

INS390H1 Research and Ethics in Indigenous Studies Wednesdays 10-12

INS403H1 Indigenous People and the Urban Context Tuesdays 12-2

JFP450H1 Indigenous Issues in Health and Healing Thursdays 1-3

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INS205H1 Indigenous Worldviews, Spiritual, and Healing Traditions Mondays 10-12

INS331H1 Indigenous Music: Technical and Theoretical Aspects Tuesdays 12-2

INS350H1 Indigenous Health Systems Tuesdays 10-12

INS352H1 Indigenous Leadership, Policy and Practices in Canada Wednesdays 1-3

INS460H1 Indigenous Theory, Research and Methods Wednesdays 10-1


Courses

*Course not offered during 2017/2018 academic year

INS200H1

Introduction to Indigenous Truth and Resilience

This course is an interdisciplinary introduction to the historical and contemporary experiences of Indigenous peoples in Canada, with an emphasis on local lands and peoples. The course will explore Indigenous resilience, relationships with settlers and settler states, and principles and ethics of Indigenous Knowledge. Tutorials will focus on critical discussion and experiential learning.

• Distribution Requirement Status: Humanities; Social Science• Breadth Requirement: Society and its Institutions (3)

INS201Y1

Introduction to Indigenous Studies: Foundations, History, Politics

This course is designed to introduce students to the ideas, methods and themes of the discipline of Indigenous Studies. The development of the field of Indigenous Studies in Canada will form an important focus in the first half. The second part of the course will address “history and politics,” including an overview of the historical processes of diplomacy, alliances, and treaty-making.

• Exclusion: ABS201Y1• Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Humanities or Social Science course• Breadth Requirement: Creative and Cultural Representations (1) + Society and its Institutions (3)

INS205H1

Indigenous Worldviews, Spiritual and Healing Traditions

This course will discuss the relationship between spiritual philosophies, beliefs, traditions and practices that contribute to meaning in Indigenous communities. This course will emphasize traditions and teachings and understanding the role of spirituality historically and within contemporary Indigenous societies, including governance, treaties, environment, culture, healing and everyday life.

• Prerequisite: INS201Y1 or INS200H; Exclusion: ABS205H1 • Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Humanities course • Breadth Requirement: Thought, Belief and Behaviour (2)

INS210Y1

Introduction to Anishinaabemowin

An introduction to the Anishinaabe language, including the syllabic writing system.

• Exclusion: ABS210Y1• Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Humanities course• Breadth Requirement: Creative and Cultural Representations (1)

INS215Y1

*Introduction to an Indigenous Language of Canada

This course will offer an introduction to one of Canada’s Indigenous languages, including its writing system. Speaking skills will be emphasized.


INS220Y1

Introduction to an Iroquoian Language (Mohawk)

An introduction to one of the languages of the Iroquoian language family.


INS230H1

*Introduction to Inuktitut

An introduction to one dialect of Inuktitut, the language of the Inuit, including aspects of other dialects and the syllabic writing system.

• Exclusion: ABS230H1 • Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Humanities course• Breadth Requirement: Creative and Cultural Representations (1)

INS231H1

*Elementary Inuktitut

This course builds on the introduction to Inuktitut from INS230H. Emphasis will be placed on developing grammatical complexity and vocabulary in students oral skills, as well as dialect and cultural awareness.

• Prerequisite: INS230H; Exclusion: ABS231H1• Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Humanities course• Breadth Requirement: Creative and Cultural Representations (1)

INS240Y1

Ecological Interactions: Introduction to Indigenous and Western Sciences

Introduction to methodologies and applications of Indigenous and Western sciences, with an emphasis on environmental change, animal behaviour, evolution, sustainable practices, and implications of intrinsic ecological connections. Exploratory labs, often outdoors, develop literacy and skills in each paradigm as well as critical thought, creative reflection, and synthesis of knowledge.

• Prerequisite: INS201Y1; Exclusion: ABS240Y1• Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Science course• Breadth Requirement: Living Things and Their Environment (4)



INS250H1

Indigenous Environmental Science and Practice

This course is a study of the ecological and scientific teachings of Indigenous peoples. The course provides an overview of Indigenous peoples’ relationships with the natural world in historical and contemporary environmental issues and their implications for Indigenous Peoples and others.

• Prerequisite: INS201Y1; Exclusion: ABS250H1• Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Social Science course• Breadth Requirement: Society and its Institutions (3)

INS261H1

Contemporary Challenges Facing Indigenous Communities

This is a survey course focusing on the contemporary challenges faced by Indigenous peoples in Canada. In this course students research specific challenges facing Indigenous communities today. This includes specific challenges that arise out of the broader topic areas of language and culture, land rights, economics, governance, youth, education, health, social services, environment, violence, healing, community development, repatriation of cultural property, and decolonization.

• Prerequisite: INS201Y1; Exclusion: ABS261H1 • Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Social Science course• Breadth Requirement: Society and its Institutions (3)

INS300Y1

Worldviews, Indigenous Knowledges, and Oral Tradition

A study of the languages and culture of Indigenous peoples through exploration of oral histories, from creation stories until present times, including the role of oral history and methods for studying oral history through accounts told by elders.

• Prerequisite: 5 FCE including INS201Y1, & 1 additional INS full course equivalent; Exclusion: ABS300Y1• Distribution Requirement Status: Humanities or Social Science course• Breadth Requirement: Creative & Cultural Representations (1)

INS301Y1

*Indigenous Language and Culture

Examination of the historical interplay of Indigenous languages and cultures in Canada. Particular focus is on the language and culture of an Indigenous people of Ontario.

• Prerequisite: 5 FCE incl. INS201Y1 + 1 additional INS full course equiv.; Exclusion: INS200Y1 & ABS301Y1• Distribution Requirement Status: Humanities or Social Science course• Breadth Requirement: Creative and Cultural Representations (1)

INS302H1

*Indigenous Representation in the Mass Media and Society

A survey of historical and contemporary representations of Indigenous people in the mass media. Introduction to basic techniques for evaluating, analyzing, and understanding the construction of Nativeness as it is communicated through film, television, and other me-dia. Examination of racial stereotypes and the role of mass communication in perpetuating and challenging stereotypes, cultural appropriation, Indigenous media production, impact of media portrayal of Indigenous peoples.• Prerequisite: 8 FCE including INS201Y1, & 1 additional INS full course equiv.; Exclusion: ABS302H1• Distribution Requirement Status: Humanities or Social Science course • Breadth Requirement: Creative & Cultural Representations (1)

INS310Y1

Anishinaabemowin II

Further study of the Anishinaabe language with emphasis on speaking and writing.

• Prerequisite: INS210Y1; Exclusion: ABS310Y1• Distribution Requirement Status: Humanities course• Breadth Requirement: Creative & Cultural Representations (1)

INS322H1

Indigenous Narratives of Empowerment

This course explores Indigenous decolonization and empowerment by analysing com-paratively theoretical and literary debates that focus on issues of sovereignty, gender, grass-roots activism, and anti-racism. It analyses several emerging paradigm approaches to this set of debates including intersectional critical-race theory, Indigenous feminisms, and decolonization practices in theoretical and literary texts.• Prerequisite: 8 FCE including INS201Y1, + 1 additional INS full course equivalent; Exclusion: ABS322H1 & ABS496H1 Indigenous Narratives • Distribution Requirement Status: Humanities or Social Science course • Breadth Requirement: Creative & Cultural Representations (1)

INS323Y1

Intermediate Iroquoian Language

Further study of an Iroquoian language.

• Prerequisite: INS220Y1; Exclusion: ABS323Y1• Distribution Requirement Status: Humanities course• Breadth Requirement: Creative & Cultural Representations (1)

INS331H1

Indigenous Music: Technical and Theoretical Aspects

Contemporary and historical musical theory of sacred spiritual ceremonial music and social-public performance practices of Indigenous people of North America. This course will have a participatory emphasis on the music of the Haudenosaunee (Longhouse People ) of the Great Lakes.

• Prerequisite: 8 FCE including INS201Y1, & 1 additional INS full course equivalent; Exclusion: ABS330Y1• Distribution Requirement Status: Humanities • Breadth Requirement: Creative and Cultural Representations (1)

INS340Y1

*Indigenous Health Science

This course is themed in six-week quarters addressing four aspects of Western Science (basic, applied, clinical and population health). Within each quarter, the Western Science theme is examined holistically using Indigenous Science and the four aspects of the Medicine Wheel (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual).

• Prerequisite: 8 FCE incl. INS201Y1, & 1 additional INS full course equivalent; Exclusion: ABS340Y1• Distribution Requirement Status: Science course• Breadth Requirement: Living Things & Their Environment (4)



INS341H1

North American Indigenous Theatre

An introduction to the evolution of Indigenous theatre in North America, examining traditional oratory, ceremony, community responsibility, and social construct and their impact on current Indigenous theatre.

• Prerequisite: 8 FCE incl. INS201Y1, & 1 additional INS full course equivalent; Exclusion: ABS341H1• Distribution Requirement Status: Humanities course• Breadth Requirement: Creative & Cultural Representations (1)

INS350H1

Indigenous Health Systems

An overview of Indigenous health systems, internationally, nationally, provincially and locally, with a focus on Ontario. Discussion of health models and strategies, policy, legislation, jurisdictional issues, Indigenous health initiatives.

• Prerequisite: 8 FCE incl. INS201Y1, & 1 additional INS full course equivalent; Exclusion: ABS350H1• Distribution Requirement Status: Social Science course• Breadth Requirement: Society & its Institutions (3)

INS351Y1

Indigenous Legends and Teaching

An introduction to laws of Indigenous societies, focusing on the Anishinaabe, as seen through legends and teachings.

• Prerequisite: 5 FCE incl. INS201Y1, & 1 additional INS full course equivalent; Exclusion: ABS351Y1• Distribution Requirement Status: Humanities or Social Science course• Breadth Requirement: Creative & Cultural Representations (1)

INS352H1

Indigenous Leadership, Policy and Practices in Canada

A historical and contemporary overview of leadership and politics in First Nation, Inuit and Métis communities in Canada. This course will focus on pre-contact governance structures, contemporary effects of colonization, and processes and strategies for decolonization. Various policy initiatives from Indigenous organizations will be examined.

• Prerequisite: 5 FCE, incl. INS201Y1, & 1 additional INS full course equivalent; Exclusion: ABS352H1• Distribution Requirement Status: Humanities or Social Science course• Breadth Requirement: Society & its Institutions (3)

INS353H1

*First Nations Politics in Canada

This course examines recent trends in First Nations politics and their effects on the social, economic and political lives of First Nations Peoples. It provides students with an in-depth understanding of the socio-political and cultural context for First Nations societies in con-temporary settings. It explores the legacies of the Indian Act, the tabling of the 1969 White Paper and responses to it, the emergence of current Indigenous political movements, Constitutional issues, and First Nations citizenship.• Prerequisite: 5 FCE, incl. INS201Y1, & 1 additional INS full course equivalent; Exclusion:ABS353H1• Distribution Requirement Status: Humanities or Social Science course • Breadth Requirement: Society & its Institutions (3)

INS354H1

*Indigenous Governance and Self-Determination

This course examines the theory and practice of Indigenous governance and self-determination in Canada and abroad. It studies forms of Indigenous governance and self-determination past, present and future, with a special section on Indigenous self-government agreements in Canada.

• Prerequisite: INSS353H1 or equivalent or permission of instructor; Exclusion: ABS354H1• Distribution Requirement Status: Humanities or Social Science course• Breadth Requirement: Society & its Institutions (3)

INS355H1

*Current Issues in Indigenous Environment and Health

This course will examine current views about Indigenous peoples’ health and relationship to environment. The course will focus on Indigenous people’s perceptions of health and contemporary health systems, including policy, politics and practices.

• Prerequisite: 8 FCE, incl. INS201Y1, & 1 additional INS full course equivalent; Exclusion: ABS355H1• Distribution Requirement Status: Social Science course• Breadth Requirement: Society & its Institutions (3)

INS360Y1

Politics and Process of Reconciliation in Canada

This course uses relationship-building methodologies to develop skills to examine and explore the concept and processes, practice and promises of reconciliation. Through class discussion/seminars, guest speakers, and comparative readings in: Canadian and Indigenous colonial history; the findings of the Canadian Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls for Action; the Human Rights Tribunal Decision (Cindy Blackstock decision, January 26, 2016) on the Welfare of Indigenous Children; the rise of Indigenous solidarity movements in Canada. Students will examine reconciliation and determine whether it is a different process than ‘decolonization’.

• Prerequisite: INS201Y1, or permission of instructor; Exclusion: ABS360Y1• Distribution Requirement Status: Social Science • Breadth Requirement: Society and its Institutions (3)

INS371H1

*Topics in Indigenous Literatures

This seminar provides an in-depth examination of Indigenous literatures in a comparative context. Content in any given year depends on the instructor. See Indigenous Studies website for more details.

• Prerequisite: 8 FCE, including INS201Y1; Exclusion: ABS371H1• Distribution Requirement Status: Humanities course• Breadth Requirement: Creative & Cultural Representations (1)



INS372H1

Special Topics in Indigenous Language

This seminar provides an in-depth examination of Indigenous language revitalization efforts in Canada and internationally. Content in any given year depends on the instructor. See Indigenous Studies website for more information.

• Prerequisite: 8 FCE, including INS201Y1 and INS210Y1/INS220Y1/INS230H1 and INS231H1• Exclusion: ABS372H1• Distribution Requirement Status: Humanities or Social Science course• Breadth Requirement: Creative & Cultural Representations (1)

INS390H1

Research and Ethics in Indigenous Studies

This course examines research approaches, strategies, methods and techniques used in Indigenous studies. It explores a range of topical issues including research ethics and protocols, intellectual property rights, research agreements and community-based research. This course includes the study of quantitative, qualitative and Indigenous methodologies. Critically examines research theories, methodologies and practices used by academic disciplines to study Indigenous peoples. Decolonized research methodologies will form a focus of this course.

• Prerequisite: 8 FCEs, incl. INS201Y1 & 1 additional INS full course equivalent; Exclusion: ABS390H1• Distribution Requirement Status: Humanities or Social Science course • Breadth Requirement: Society & its Institutions (3)

INS398H0

Research Excursions

An instructor-supervised group project in an off-campus setting. Details at www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/course/399. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

• Prerequisite: 8 FCE including INS201Y1; Exclusion: ABS398H0• Distribution Requirement Status: Social Science course• Breadth Requirement: None

INS399Y0

Research Excursions

An instructor-supervised group project in an off-campus setting. Details at www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/course/399. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

• Prerequisite: 8 FCE including INS201Y1; Exclusion: ABS399Y0• Distribution Requirement Status: Social Science course• Breadth Requirement: None

INS402H1

*Traditional Indigenous Ecological Knowledge

An overview of the relationships between Indigenous peoples and their environments, including an exploration of cultural, historical, and contemporary aspects of Indigenous environmental philosophies; the nature, control and transmission of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), and historical uses of TEK in managing the environment.

• Prerequisite: 10 FCE, INS201Y1, 2 additional INS full-course equivalents; Exclusion: ABS402H1• Distribution Requirement Status: Humanities or Social Science course• Breadth Requirement: Thought, Belief & Behaviour (2)

INS403H1

Indigenous Peoples and the Urban Context

Critically examines Indigenous peoples’ experiences, encounters and interactions in urban areas in Canada. This course explores the historical and contemporary conditions of Indigenous peoples, including urban governance and the development of Indigenous organizations. This course will focus on youth perspectives and how traditions, cultures and knowledges are expressed in urban settings.

• Prerequisite: 10 FCEs, INS201Y1 plus two additional full-course equivalents in INS; Exclusion: ABS403H1• Distribution Requirement Status: Humanities or Social Science course• Breadth Requirement: Society & its Institutions (3)

INS404H1

*Anishinaabewin Intellectual Traditions, Narrative and Culture

An examination of oral narratives with an emphasis on the significance of language. This course will give students an in-depth understanding of Anishinaabewin philosophies, teachings and values.

• Prerequisite: 10 FCE, including INS201Y1 & at least two additional INS designator full course equiv. • Exclusion: ABS404H1• Distribution Requirement Status: Humanities or Social Science course• Breadth Requirement: Creative & Cultural Representations (1)

INS405H1

*Indigenous Thought & Expression: Creative Non-fiction

An investigation of (Anishinaabe, Iroquoian, Athapaskan, Salish), examined through the study of research and writing of creative-nonfiction.

• Prerequisite: 10 FCEs, INS201Y1 plus two additional full-course equivalents in INS• Exclusion: ABS405Y1• Distribution Requirement Status: Humanities course• Breadth Requirement: Thought, Belief & Behaviour (2)

INS407H1

*Indigenous/Canadian Relations in Environmental and Resource Management

This course will explore the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canadian society from pre- European contact to the present. The relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada shapes historical and current views of environmental and resource management in a variety of ways. Economic, environmental, political, social and cultural aspects will be discussed. This course will be offered in conjunction with JPG1419, a graduate course in the Department of Geography and Program in Planning.

• Prerequisite: 14 FCE, incl. INS201Y1 & 2 additional INS full course equiv. or GGR321H1. Permission of the instructor is required.

• Exclusion: ABS407H1• Distribution Requirement Status: Humanities or Social Science course • Breadth Requirement: Society & its Institutions (3)

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JFP450H1

Indigenous Issues in Health and Healing

This course consists of an examination of health and healing from a holistic perspective (mental, physical, emotional, spiritual) and how colonialism, culture, and public policy have impacted the health of Indigenous peoples in the present day. This course is built around a case-based project in which students working in interdisciplinary groups take on the role of a traditional Indigenous healer, and then assess their healing strategy from a biomedical perspective.

• Distribution Requirement Status: Humanities or Social Science course• Breadth Requirement: Society & its Institutions (3)

INS460H1

Indigenous Theory, Research and Methods

This course explores the basis of Indigenous knowledge and how that translates into research theory and methodology. Students will design a research project, consider Indigenous research governance and conduct an ethics review. This is a service learning course.

• Prerequisite: 10 FCEs, including INS201Y1 and INS390H1, and at least one additional INS full course equivalent; Exclusion: ABS460Y1; ABS460H1

• Enrolment Limits: course is only open to students enrolled in a Specialist or Major in Indigenous Studies• Distribution Requirement Status: Humanities or Social Science course• Breadth Requirement: Society & its Institutions (3)

INS491Y1

*Topics in International Indigenous Studies

This seminar provides an in-depth examination of Indigenous studies in international contexts. Content in any given year depends on the instructors. See Indigenous Studies website for more detail. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

• Prerequisite: INS201Y1 & 2 additional INS designator full-course equivalents; Exclusion: ABS491Y1• Recommended Preparation: INS360Y1• Distribution Requirement Status: Humanities or Social Science course• Breadth Requirement: Society & its Institutions (3)

INS493H1

Independent Experiential Studies

Students design and implement an independent experiential Indigenous studies research project in consultation with an Indigenous organization and a faculty supervisor. Enrolment requires written permission from a faculty supervisor and Director of Indigenous Studies. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

• Prerequisite: 10 FCEs, completed INS390H1 & enrolled in a major or specialist program in Indigenous Studies; Exclusion: ABS493H1

• Distribution Requirement Status: Humanities or Social Science course• Breadth Requirement: None

INS494Y1

Independent Experiential Studies

Students design and implement an independent experiential Indigenous studies research project in consultation with an Indigenous organization and a faculty supervisor. Enrolment requires written permission from a faculty supervisor and Director of Indigenous Studies. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

• Prerequisite: 10 FCEs, completed INS390H1 & enrolled in a major or specialist program in Indigenous Studies; Exclusion: ABS494Y1

• Distribution Requirement Status: Humanities or Social Science course• Breadth Requirement: None

INS495Y1

Independent Research

Supervised independent research on a topic agreed on by the student and the supervisor before enrolment in the course. Available only when someone is willing and able to supervise. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

• Prerequisite: INS201Y1 & 1 additional INS full-course equivalent; Exclusion: ABS495Y1• Distribution Requirement Status: Humanities or Social Science course• Breadth Requirement: None

INS496H1



• Prerequisite: INS201Y1 & 1 additional INS full-course equivalent; Exclusion: ABS496H1• Distribution Requirement Status: Humanities or Social Science course• Breadth Requirement: None

INS497H1



• Prerequisite: INS201Y1 & 1 additional INS designator full-course equivalent; Exclusion: ABS497H1• Distribution Requirement Status: Humanities or Social Science course• Breadth Requirement: None

INS498Y1



• Prerequisite: INS201Y1 & 1 additional INS designator full-course equivalent; Exclusion: ABS498Y1• Distribution Requirement Status: Humanities or Social Science course• Breadth Requirement: None


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