Indigenous Peoples and Treaties
History · 3 hrs Lecture/Seminar
Offered: Every Second Year
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Hard to catch. Runs only every second year, and the calendar doesn't say which, confirm the next offering with the department before counting on it.
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
Where HIST-3617 counts
Counts toward 8 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
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Description
This course examines treaties and treaty-making between Indigenous peoples and European colonial powers and their successor states from the early colonial period to the present day. The focus of the course is on treaties negotiated in North America but treaties made elsewhere may also be covered. Topics may include European and Indigenous diplomatic practices, the Niagara Treaty of 1764, Indigenous concepts of land-ownership, US and Canadian treaty policies, and the enduring struggles for treaty rights by Indigenous peoples. Restriction: Students may not hold credit for this course and HIST-3519
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.