NATST 211.6
Native Literature
1&2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): NATST 110.

A survey of Native literature discussing the folklore, biography, drama, poetry and novels written about, and by Native Peoples. Emphasis will be placed on a multifaceted approach (aesthetic, linguistic, psychological, historical and cultural) in examining Native Literature.

NATST 213.3
The American (U.S.) Indian
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): NATST 110.

A history of American Indians from the contact period to the development of government policies. The Bureau of Indian Affairs and the American treaties, the removal of the Eastern tribes to the middle west, the termination policy, and contemporary issues will be discussed.

NATST 219.3
Native People and Justice in Canada
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): NATST 110.

Examines the causes and consequences of crime involving Native Peoples. Topics include dimensions of Native arrests, law enforcement, the judicial process and the corrections system.

NATST 225.3
Native Women in Canada
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): NATST 110.

Examination of the position of women in traditional, pre-contact Native society, the changes to that position wrought by contact with Europeans, and contemporary issues of concern to Native women.

NATST 301.6
Reading Seminar in Metis History
1&2(3S)
Prerequisite(s): 12 credit units in Native Studies.

A reading seminar in Metis History with emphasis on the historiography of the Metis and how capitalism, imperialism, colonialism, neo-colonialism and the state have affected the Metis.

NATST 302.6
Seminar on Indian History
1&2(3S)
Prerequisite(s): 12 credit units in Native Studies.

Through seminar presentations and readings, examines major developments and themes in Canadian Indian history.

NATST 304.6
Native People and Development Issues
1&2(2L-1S)
Prerequisite(s): 12 credit units in Native Studies.

Surveys the historic, political and economic causes of Native underdevelopment in Canada. Government-sponsored economic development projects will be examined, and the special issues of northern energy development and renewable resources will be discussed. New strategies for Native economic development will be explored.

NATST 305.6
World Indigenous Peoples: Historical and Contemporary Issues
1&2(3S)
Prerequisite(s): 12 credit units in Native Studies.

Issues of concern to selected indigenous peoples of the Fourth World. Analogies to the Canadian Native context will be made.

NATST 309.6
Native Studies Research Methods
1&2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): NATST 209.

Designed to enhance an understanding of research concepts and skills in the Native Studies field. Emphasizes interdisciplinary research approaches, primary source materials, research evaluation and the application of research to the needs of the Native community.

NATST 310.3
Native People and the Fur Trade
1/2(1L-2S)
Prerequisite(s): 12 credit units in Native Studies.

Perspectives on the economic, cultural and geographical aspects of the Native fur trade, emphasizing the subarctic fur trade.