Overview
POLI 311 examines Indigenous politics. The central issues of this course include the history and context of Indigenous government and political movements and the political goals of Indigenous Peoples today. POLI 311 will help you recognize the efforts of Indigenous Peoples to create and re-create their governing institutions, which is essential for understanding Indigenous politics. This course will also help you understand the policies of the various levels of government in Canada, particularly the federal government, concerning the circumstances, rights, and self-determination for Indigenous Peoples.
Outline
Unit 1: Introduction to Indigenous Politics and Government
Unit 2: Ideas About Indigenous Government in Canada
- Section 2.1: Indigenous Government Traditions
- Section 2.2: Changing Relationships? The Indian Act and Indigenous Governance
- Section 2.3: Citizenship and the “Inherent Right” Movement for Self-Government
- Section 2.4 Treaties and Land Claims in Canada
Unit 3: Issues in Indigenous Politics and Governments
- Section 3.1: The Politics and Policies of Self-Government
- Section 3.2: Financing and Economic Development
- Section 3.3: Social Services
- Section 3.4: Justice
Unit 4: Interests in Indigenous Self-Government
- Section 4.1: Métis and Inuit Issues
- Section 4.2: Urban Issues
- Section 4.3: Canada Compared I—United States and Mexico
- Section 4.4: Canada Compared II—Australia and New Zealand/Aotearoa
Evaluation
To receive credit for POLI 311, you must complete three written assignments: one online quiz and two essays. You must achieve a grade of at least 60 percent on the quiz, and an overall course grade of at least D (50 percent). The weighting of the assignments is as follows:
| Activity | Weight |
| Quiz | 30% |
| Short Essay | 30% |
| Long Essay | 40% |
| Total | 100% |
Materials
Digital course materials
Links to the following course materials will be made available in the course:
Belanger, Y. D., & Hanrahan, M. (2022). Ways of knowing: An introduction to Indigenous studies in Canada (4th ed.). Top Hat Monocle.
Other materials
Other course materials include an online Study Guide, a Course Information, and other readings.
Challenge for credit
Overview
The challenge for credit process allows you to demonstrate that you have acquired a command of the general subject matter, knowledge, intellectual and/or other skills that would normally be found in a university-level course.
Full information about challenge for credit can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.
Evaluation
To receive credit for the POLI 311 challenge registration, you must achieve a grade of at least D (50 percent) on the examination.
Challenge for credit course registration form