Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session»Indigenous Knowledge: Methodologies 1(3L) Prerequisite(s): 30 credit units of university course work, including at least 12 credit units of social sciences, or permission of the instructor.
Provides an analysis of research methodologies concerning Indigenous peoples through an interdisciplinary perspective that considers the social, political and legal contexts in which research is conducted. The overall theme of the course is to situate the complex and multi-faceted role of research methodologies within the imperative of achieving justice for Indigenous peoples.
Examines the theory and practice of Indigenous Knowledge systems. Students examine the importance of oral histories, languages, the land and traditional territories, and cultural traditions in the organization and practice of Aboriginal world-views. The course creates a critical space for students who wish to work and think within Indigenous histories and traditions.
Examines Aboriginal conceptions of justice and their relationships to indigenous knowledge from an interdisciplinary focus drawn from Law, Sociology and Political studies. The course will consider the contributions of each discipline in promoting theories and practices of justice within Indigenous Knowledge.
Examines concepts of justice and reconciliation, and the political, legal and institutional possibilities for achieving both justice and reconciliation in Canada. Incorporating discussions with Elders and comparative studies, the examination includes the broad context out of which questions of justice arise, particularly in the sphere of criminal justice.