This new offering is fully transferable to Kenjgewin Teg’s upcoming Indigenous Studies Bachelor of Arts Degree and includes the following core courses:

Semester One

1016 – Introduction to Anishinaabemowin (Half Course, 22.5 hours)
This course is for learners with no prior knowledge of Anishinaabemowin. Using a step-by-step approach, learners develop their expression in Anishinaabemowin with individual words and short phrases. English terms will be used to explain aspects of the language.

1018 – Introduction to Indigenous Governance (Half Course 22.5 hours)
The study of Indigenous governance encompasses exploring concepts of self-identity, Nationhood, and self-determination. In this course, aspects of governance are explored from various Indigenous societies, which include Clan systems, cultural practices, protocols, and values. This course takes the student through an exploration of self-determination, Indigenous vis-à-vis Euro-Western justice systems, and the treaty and land claims process.

1116 – Foundations of Indigenous Peoplehood (Full Course, 45 hours)
This course is an introduction to the study of Indigenous Peoples in Canada with links to Indigenous Peoples of the world. We explore the diversity of Indigenous worldviews with a focus on four Nations (two within what is now Canada and two globally), including values, traditional practices and teachings, language, and concepts of identity.

1405 – Anishinaabe Aadziwin: Seeing with an Indigenous Eye (Full Course  45 hours)
This course provides learners with experiential and participatory learning opportunities with Elders and Knowledge Holders. Traditional cultural practices, ceremonies, language, and storytelling are shared virtually and/or in person. Indigenous worldviews will be explored, including origins, relationships, nature of existence, self-knowledge, and traditional teachings. By studying the teachings of the past, we gain self-knowledge and insight.

Semester Two

 2285 – Indigenous Peoples of North America (Full Course, 45 hours)
Indigenous Peoples of North America offers a further study of Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and seeing, which is introduced in ‘Foundations of Indigenous Peoplehood’. This course explores selected Nations from the historical to contemporary times.

3285 – Living with the Land: Indigenous Knowledge (Full Course, 45 hours)
We are born with an innate curiosity about the world, which can be nurtured and developed through self-exploration, intergenerational teachings and shared knowledge, and experiential learning. Learning together while on the land strengthens concepts of identity and supports absorbing the lessons. Learners in this course observe and practice various land/water-based skills with Elders, Knowledge Holders, and traditional teachers.

1405 – Anishinaabe Aadziwin: Seeing with an Indigenous Eye (Full Course      45 hours)
This course provides learners experiential and participatory learning opportunities with Elders and Knowledge Holders. Traditional cultural practices, ceremonies, language, and storytelling are shared virtually and/or in person. Indigenous worldviews will be explored, including origins, relationships, nature of existence, self-knowledge, and traditional teachings. By studying the teachings of the past, we gain self-knowledge and insight.