Certificate of Extended Studies in Aboriginal Education Course Offerings

DAK 100

Conversational Dakota I

Introduction to the Dakota language, with emphasis on oral expression, basic grammar, and writing in Roman orthography.
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of DAK 101 or DAK 104.*

DAK 104

Dakota Grammar and Orthography I

This course is designed for students who speak some Dakota. Emphasis is on Roman orthography and basic grammar, with some attention to dialect variation.
**Permission of the Program Coordinator Head is required to register.**
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of DAK 104 or DAK 100.*

DENE 100

Conversational Dene I

Introduction to the Dene language, with emphasis on oral expression and on writing in standard Roman orthography. Basic grammar and vocabulary. No prior knowledge of Dene is assumed.
*Note: Students may receive credit for only one of DENE 100 or DENE 104.*

DENE 104

Dene Grammar and Orthography I

This course is designed for students who speak some Dene. Emphasis is on standard Roman orthography and basic grammar, with some attention to dialect variation.
*Note: Students may receive credit for only one of DENE 100 or DENE 104.*

ECCU 200

Introduction to Cross-Cultural Education

An examination of concepts common to cross-cultural education and cross-cultural interaction. Implications for schooling, cultural and economic factors, and current issues and trends in the education of racial and cultural minorities.
***Prerequisite: ECS 101 or EPS 100***

EIND 205

Introduction to Indigenous Education

The implications of culture and cultural change for education are examined using examples from First Nations cultures. Ways of integrating First Nations culture into classroom practice are examined.
***Prerequisite: EPS 116 or permission from the First Nations University of Canada, Indigenous Education Department Head.***

EISE 332

First Nations/Minority Special Education (formerly EISP 332)

This course will examine current issues and trends in First Nations/minority special education from a theoretical base and practical approach. This course will explore and discuss current practices, policies and research as they concern culturally and linguistically diverse exceptional children in special education.
***Prerequisite: EPSY 322.***

EIST 300

Introduction to Indigenous Studies Education (formerly EINS 300)

An introduction to Indigenous Studies Education in secondary schools including a critical examination of Indigenous Studies curriculum, instructional methods, assessment, and evaluation. Philosophies of First Nations education will also be explored.
***Prerequisite: 12 credit hours of Indigenous Studies that are part of the major or minor, or permission of Indigenous Education Department Head.***

EIST 400

Issues in Secondary Indigenous Studies Education (formerly EINS 400)

This course will examine issues that impact the teaching of Secondary Indigenous Studies including First Nations historical and contemporary issues. Appropriate methodologies to address the issues of race, culture, identity and ethnicity will be explored. *** Prerequisite: EIST 300 and 18 credit hours of Indigenous Studies, or permission of the Indigenous Education Department Head. ***

INA 210

Traditional Indigenous Art I

This course will explore the various traditional methods and media in Indigenous art with emphasis on the production of contemporary but traditional objects of Indigenous art and culture.

INA 220

Two-Dimensional Design in Indigenous Art

A studio course to develop awareness of the picture plane expressing traditional and contemporary themes.
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of INA 220 or ART 220.*

INAH 100

An Introductory Survey of North American Indigenous Art

A survey of North American Indigenous art from prehistory to the present. Analysis of styles in their historical context, development of the specialist's vocabulary.

INDG 100

Introduction to Indigenous Studies

This course introduces the subject of Indigenous studies with a survey of Indigenous peoples in Canada from their origins, through European influence, and to the present.
* Note: INDG 100 and INDG 201 can be taken concurrently with permission of the Department Head. *

INDG 208

Cree Culture and History

This course surveys the culture and history of Cree societies, with special emphasis on Cree societies resident in Saskatchewan.
***Prerequisite: INDG 100 or permission of Department Head.***
*Note: The course includes a field trip or significant cultural event.*

INDG 210

Assiniboine Culture and History

This course surveys the culture and history of Assiniboine societies, with special emphasis on Assiniboine societies resident in Saskatchewan.
*** Prerequisite: INDG 100 or permission of Department Head ***
* Note: The course includes a field trip or significant cultural event. *

INDG 215

Saulteaux Culture and History

This course surveys the culture and history of Plains Ojibway (Saulteaux) societies, with special emphasis on Saulteaux societies resident in Saskatchewan.
***Prerequisite: INDG 100 or permission of Department Head.***
*Note: The course includes a field trip or significant cultural event.*

INDG 216

Dene Culture and History

This course surveys the culture and history of Dene societies, with special emphasis on Dene societies resident in Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories.
***Prerequisite: INDG 100 or permission of Department Head.***
*Note: The course includes a field trip or significant cultural event.*

INDG 218

Dakota Culture and History

This course surveys the culture and history of Dakota societies, with special emphasis on Dakota societies resident in Canada.
***Prerequisite: INDG 100 or permission of Department Head.***
*Note: The course includes a field trip or significant cultural event.*

INDG 219

Inuit Culture and History

This course surveys the culture and history of Inuit societies in Canada, their perceptions, developments, and interpretations.
***Prerequisite: INDG 100, or permission of Department Head.***
*Note: The course includes a field trip or significant cultural event.*

INDG 221

Metis Culture and History

This course surveys the historical development of the Metis as a distinct culture and society, their relations to Indian Nations, and their past and present roles in the evolution of Canadian society.
***Prerequisite: INDG 100 or permission of Department Head.***
*Note: The course includes a field trip or significant cultural event.*

INDL 241

Cree Literature in Translation

Representative examples of Cree literature from different parts of Canada will be read in translation. Both âtayôhkêwinan (sacred stories, legends) and âcimowinan (ordinary stories) will be discussed in terms of their relationship to Cree culture as a whole.
***Prerequisite: ENGL 100 and INDG 100, or permission of the Program Coordinator.***
*Note: Students may only receive credit for one of INDL 241 or HUM 250.*

INDL 242

Saulteaux Literature in Translation

Representative examples of Saulteaux literature from different parts of Canada will be read in translation. Both âhtasôkêwinan (sacred stories, legends) and âcimowinan (ordinary stories) will be discussed in terms of their relationship to Saulteaux culture as a whole.
***Prerequisite: ENGL 100 and INDG 100 or permission of the Program Coordinator.***
*Note: Students may only receive credit for one of HUM 251 or INDL 242.*

JS 351

Forms of Racism in Canadian Society

This course examines the socio-historic system of racism with a focus on the Canadian Aboriginal experience. Manifestations of the different forms of racism are explored. Participants engage in a variety of activities to analyze racism and evaluate their beliefs and actions in order to promote equity and anti-racism practice.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 30 credit hours.***

NAK 100

Conversational Nakota I

Introduction to the Nakota language, with emphasis on oral expression, basic grammar, and writing in Roman orthography.
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of NAK 100 or NAK 104.*

NAK 104

Nakota Grammar and Orthography I

This course is designed for students who speak some Nakota. Emphasis is on Roman orthography and basic grammar, with some attention to dialect variation.
**Permission of the Program Coordinator is required to register.**
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of NAK 104 or NAK 100.*