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 Effective September, 2004, NATST 105 and 106 are required for all degree programs in Native Studies and are the prerequisites to all other Native Studies courses unless otherwise noted in the course descriptions. In special circumstances, prerequisites for senior Native Studies courses may be waived; see the course instructor to secure a waiver. Students may only receive credit for 6 credit units of 100-level Native Studies.

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE COURSES
NATST 105.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Local Aboriginal Cultures and Societies
1&2(3L)

Studies the Aboriginal communities of Saskatchewan and adjacent regions. Each of linguistic group will be considered as will the state and status of culture and language in these communities. The course also aims to give students the skills and the background to take advanced Native Studies courses.

Note: Students will credit for NATST 110 or 100 may not take this course for credit.

NATST 106.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Aboriginal Societies: Historical foundations and Contemporary Issues
1&2(3L)

The first section of this course covers the historical foundations of the Aboriginal communities of Saskatchewan. The second section focuses on issues of concern to contemporary Aboriginal societies, these could include such things as: health, education, and self-determination. In any one year the selection of issues may change.

Note: Students will credit for NATST 110 or 100 may not take this course for credit.

NATST 200.6
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» History of the Metis People of Canada
1&2(2L-1S)
Prerequisite(s): NATST 105 and 106.

Through lectures and seminar readings, the origin and development of the Metis is analyzed. Emphasizes the historical significance of the Metis in the development of Western Canada. Discusses contemporary issues of the Metis.

NATST 203.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» History of the Indian in Western Canada
1/2(2L-1S)
Prerequisite(s): NATST 105 and 106.

Traces the evolution of Western Canadian Indians from earliest contact to the present era. Includes the peoples of the Pacific Coast, the Cordillera, the Western Subarctic and the Plains.

NATST 204.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» History of the Indian in Eastern Canada
1/2(2L-1S)
Prerequisite(s): NATST 105 and 106.

Using a lecture-seminar format, the course will examine the evolution of the Algonkian and Iroquoian peoples of the Eastern Woodlands prior to the Confederation era.

NATST 205.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» The Health of Native People
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): NATST 105 and 106.

Introduces the student to the health problems of Native people in Canada. Examines the evidence for health and illness in pre-contact populations, traces the decline in health status following contact with the Europeans, and examines the contemporary health status of Native people.

NATST 206.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Native People and Health Care
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): NATST 105 and 106.

Introduces the student to the issues of Native health care in Canada. Topics include traditional medical systems and practices, the development of health services for Native people, the role of Native people in health care, and a critical evaluation of the Native health care system.

NATST 207.6
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Native Peoples and the Canadian Political Process
1&2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): NATST 105 and 106.

An analysis of contemporary Canadian political and administrative processes as they affect Native Peoples. Emphasis will be placed on the Federal system of government and its effects on Native identity, community programs and local autonomy.

NATST 208.6
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Images of the North American Indian
1&2(3S)
Prerequisite(s): NATST 105 and 106.

Examines how the various historical and contemporary images or representations emerged and changed over time and the cultural world views, ideas and values behind the images. Further discussion will centre around how these images affect our relationships with each other. After critical analysis of images, strategies for changing images will be explored. This will be done through interactive lectures, presentations, group and individual activities, critical viewing and analysis of photographs, films, videos, magazines, newspapers, and other popular media forms.

NATST 209.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Introduction to Native Studies Research Methods
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): NATST 105 and 106.

An introduction to basic research concepts applicable to Native Studies as a unique area of interdisciplinary study. The main emphasis will be on secondary research: framing research problems, library strategies, organizing information, writing literature reviews and expositions.

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