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  Minor in Indigenous Studies

      30 Units

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        Designed for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, this program acquaints you with the history, philosophy, cultures, arts and current life of Indigenous peoples in Canada and throughout the world.

        This programs is offered in English and in French.

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      The table below includes only discipline-specific courses. Please refer to the Academic Regulations for information on including a minor to your degree.

      Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2025-2026 calendars for the previous requirements.

      Course List
        Code                                                                                                                     Title                                             Units  
        EAS 1101                                                                                                                 Indigeneity in Canada                             3 Units
        EAS 2101                                                                                                                 Colonialism and Indigenous Peoples                3 Units
        EAS 3101                                                                                                                 Research and Methodologies in Indigenous Studies  3 Units
        Optional courses                                                                                                                                                         
        6 optional course units in Indigenous Studies (EAS) or in Indigenous Languages (ILA)                                     6 Units                                         
        6 optional course units from the 3000-4000 level in Indigenous Studies (EAS) or in Indigenous Languages (ILA)            6 Units                                         
        9 optional course units in Indigenous Studies (EAS), in Indigenous Languages (ILA) or from the list of optional courses  9 Units                                         
        Total:                                                                                                                   30 Units                                        
        

        List of Optional Courses

        Course List
          Code                                                                         Title                                         Units  
          ANT 2126                                                                     Anthropology and Indigenous Peoples           3 Units
          ANT 3326                                                                     Indigenous Resurgences in a Globalized World  3 Units
          ART 3354                                                                     Indigenous Arts                               3 Units
          ENG 3381                                                                     Indigenous Literatures                        3 Units
          FEM 3108                                                                     Indigenous Feminisms                          3 Units
          HIS 3109                                                                     Selected Topics in Indigenous History         3 Units
          LIN 2301                                                                     Aboriginal Language                           3 Units
          LIN 2302                                                                     Aboriginal Language: Structure Analysis       3 Units
          POL 3159                                                                     Indigenous Politics in Canada                 3 Units
          SRS 2115                                                                     Religious Ways of the Aboriginal Peoples      3 Units
          SRS 3119                                                                     Shamanic Traditions                           3 Units
          Other courses may be selected in consultation with the Program Coordinator.                                              
          
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