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HIST 269Indigenous Histories in Canada

Units
0.50
Faculty
Arts
Subject
History

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course examines the histories of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) in local and national contexts. It emphasizes the relationship between Indigenous peoples and settler society, including histories of treaty-making and colonial policies of dispossession and assimilation such as the Indian Act and the Indian residential school system. We will highlight forms of Indigenous resistance and resurgence, assertions of land rights, and the diversity of communities and cultures.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Reviewed on UW Flow

100% liked it75% easy92% useful

From 4 ratings and 2 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • This course was eye-opening for me. The content was good and the bi-weekly discussions were my favourite. No exam, just a final book to read and paper to write.

    Dec 2024 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • This course surveys a variety of different topics in Indigenous history on Turtle Island. Very useful and topical course. You have a few quizzes in the course, four critical reflections (2-3 pages), and a final essay. No final exam or midterm. I believe this course is offered annually, and for good reason. The textbook we used is Indigenous Writes by Chelsea Vowel which is not a dense or difficult book by any means. If you're thinking about taking this course, do it.

    Dec 2022 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

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