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4.37 International Indigenous Studies
Overview of Programs and Procedures
Baccalaureate Degrees Offered

Degrees in International Indigenous Studies

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Indigenous Studies

BA in International Indigenous Studies with Co-operative Education

Note: A Minor is offered in International Indigenous Studies.

Introduction

The Faculty of Arts offers an interdisciplinary major in International Indigenous Studies. Students must carefully select their courses to meet the requirements of this degree and they should consult with the Director of the International Indigenous Studies program before selecting courses. Entry to the program in the first year is recommended.

There is also a Minor program available in Indigenous Studies, but not an Honours program.

Contact Information and Program Advice

Program Director: J.S. Frideres

Website:

Questions?

For guidance on where to get program advice, see the Faculty of Arts website under .

Admission to the Major

Prospective students wishing to enter the BA (International Indigenous Studies) Program must meet the criteria in the section of this Calendar on A.2 “Admission Requirements” at the ɫ. Annual application deadlines are set in the Applications for Admission Schedule.

First-nations and other prospective students are encouraged to apply. The ɫ is committed to providing equitable access and participation of Aboriginal people in all its faculties, programs and services.  Please see the section of the Calendar on A.14 Aboriginal Admission Policy.

Overlapping Programs

Programs in International Indigenous Studies can only be taken in conjunction with programs in Anthropology, Archaeology or Development Studies with approval from the Faculty of Arts. Consent is required for Major-plus-Minor combinations, Double Majors, Combined Degrees and Second Baccalaureate Degrees.

Field of International Indigenous Studies

The Field of International Indigenous Studies consists of the following courses:

Core Courses: Development Studies 201; Indigenous Studies 201, 303, 305, 312, 313, 315, 317, 401, 407; Indigenous Languages 205

Canadian Focus: Anthropology 213; Archaeology 419, 423; Canadian Studies 309, 311, 313, 315, 351, 417, 419; Development Studies 403; Economics 339; English 385; Geography 599.60; History 345, 529; Indigenous Studies 343, 397; Political Science 321; Sociology 307

International Focus: Anthropology 319, 321, 355, 405, 421; Archaeology 341, 343, 345, 351, 353, 355, 357, 431, 433, 553; Art History 367; Development Studies 393, 485; Economics 337; History 303, 401, 439, 467; Indigenous Studies 341, 399; Linguistics 531; Political Science 279, 371, 381, 471, 473, 579, 597.60; Psychology 491

Notes:

  • Most of the courses listed above have prerequisites, many of which lie outside the Field of International Indigenous Studies. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that prerequisites are completed.
  • The experiential Learning course University 501 and special topics courses such as Sociology 475 will be approved and categorized by the Program Director as appropriate.
  • Additional courses in the field may be listed on the Faculty of Arts website.
  • Native Languages 205 is a language course required for the BA in International Indigenous Studies.