St. Paul’s University College (STP) is the academic home for the Indigenous Studies minor program. The program draws on courses developed and delivered by STP and cross-listed courses from relevant departments in the Faculty of Arts.
Students enrolled in any degree program may pursue a minor designation in Indigenous Studies. The Indigenous Studies Minor requires successful completion of a minimum of four academic course units (eight courses) with a minimum cumulative average of 65%, including four required INDG courses and four courses drawn from a list of approved electives offered by other departments.
INDG 201: The Indigenous Experience in Canada (Cross-listed with CDNST 201)
An introduction to the Indigenous experience in Canada with a broad overview of history, culture, and contemporary issues. This course highlights the holism of Indigenous perspectives through assigned readings, discussions, projects, and sharing of personal experiences.
INDG 272: Issues in Contemporary Indigenous Communities in Canada (Cross-listed with ANTH 272)
Prerequisite: INDG 201
An examination of First Nations and Métis cultures and cultural development from the perspective of local indigenous communities. The course will feature lectures, discussions, and occasional guest speakers representative of the wider Indigenous community.
INDG 216: Indigenous Visual Culture (cross-listed with FINE 216)
Recommended preparation: INDG 201
A study of historical and contemporary aspects of First Nations' visual culture. The particular emphasis will vary according to the specialization and interests of the instructor.
INDG 301: Theories of Indigeneity in Global Perspective
This cross-cultural and interdisciplinary course critically examines the definitions of, and debates surrounding, indigeneity, drawing on both Indigenous and non-Indigenous theorists. The course covers a range of themes, from constitutions and peoplehood to epistemologies and ontologies, and draws on a variety of examples from around the globe.
INDG 101 Mohawk 101R
INDG 102 Mohawk 102R
ANTH 233 Inuit Cultures
ENGL 211 First Nations, Metis and Inuit Literature
HIST 269 Aboriginal History of Canada (offered annually)
HIST 271 Global Indigenous Issues
HIST 380 History of the Canadian North
PSCI 362 Cultural Politics and Indigenous Practices
PSCI 462 Government and Politics of Indigenous Peoples
SDS 311R Public Policy and Native Peoples in Canada
For more information please contact Coordinator Dr. Rowland Robinson at rowland.robinson@uwaterloo.ca with subject line “Indigenous Studies Minor”.
