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.

Examination of the historical interplay of Indigenous languages and cultures in Canada. Particular focus is on the languages and cultures of Indigenous peoples of the Great Lakes.

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 Indigeneity as it is communicated through film, television, and other media. 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.

There is a broad consensus among Indigenous communities and within scholarly discourse concerning the profound and inseparable connection between Indigenous languages and Indigenous ways of knowing and being. This course will begin by examining the centrality of Indigenous languages to Indigenous peoples, as well as their broader societal significance. Building upon this foundation, the course will critically investigate the various factors contributing to Indigenous endangerment and vitality, both within Canada and internationally. Through this exploration, students will engage in a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and strategies associated with Indigenous language revitalization.

Building on the foundational concepts and issues surrounding Indigenous endangerment and vitality introduced in INS303H1, this course provides an in-depth exploration of the challenges, opportunities, and strategies for Indigenous language revitalization (ILR) at both community and national levels. Focusing on language policy, planning, and best practices in revitalization, this course will examine a wide range of social, political, and linguistic factors that influence language use, particularly within Indigenous communities in Canada but also globally.

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

Further study of Kanien’kéha (Mohawk Language), a member of the Iroquoian language family.

This course explores Indigenous decolonization and empowerment by analysing comparatively 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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

A historical and contemporary overview of leadership and politics in First Nation, Inuit and Metis 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.

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 contemporary 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.

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.

This course will examine current views about Indigenous peoples' health. The course will focus on Indigenous peoples' perceptions of health and contemporary health systems, including policy, politics and practices.

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; Canadian Human Rights Tribunal Decisions; and Indigenous solidarity movements in Canada. Students will examine reconciliation and determine whether it is a different process than 'decolonization'.

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.

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.

This seminar provides an in-depth examination of trends and topics within Indigenous Studies. Content in any given year depends on the instructor. See Indigenous Studies website for more detail.

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.

An instructor-supervised group project in an off-campus setting. Details at https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/academics/research-opportunities…. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

An instructor-supervised group project in an off-campus setting. Details at https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/academics/research-opportunities…. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

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.

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.

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

In this course students will create pieces of material culture reflective of Indigenous knowledge values and principles with a focus on producing utilitarian items. Students will journal about their creative process and provide an artist’s statement for each item created in the course. Assessment will be based on a combination of written submissions and created pieces. Specific projects may include sewing, quilting, beadwork, pottery, basketry, etc.

In this course, we will examine how Indigenous land and water governance have been impacted by colonial policies and extractive capitalist developments. We will discuss how Indigenous peoples negotiate and resist such impacts while also renewing responsibilities with land, water, and animal and plant relations. The course is primarily focused on the North American context, with many case studies taking place in Canada.

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.

This course will allow students to further their speaking and writing skills in Anishinaabemowin after completing the two levels of foundational grammar and speaking. The course is highly interactive and will engage students in speaking with advanced language speakers. Students will produce advanced language written and audio materials such as scripts, podcasts, short stories, etc. Assessments will include individual and group projects in written and oral forms.