Métis Identity, Culture, and Rights
Indigenous Studies · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Every Year
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No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
Where IS-2009 counts
Counts toward 4 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
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Description
Students get an overview of Métis origins, culture and governance. Students explore the role that the Métis played in Manitoba's Confederation, and other efforts to secure rights. Students learn about Métis dispossession from land experiences in day and residential schools, and ongoing Métis self determination. Students discuss contemporary issues faced by the Métis including important court cases, the phenomenon of raceshifting, land claims and restoration of the Métis homeland with a focus on Manitoba.
Cross-listed
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.