Indigenous Sciences: Contributions to Contemporary Challenges
Indigenous Studies · 2 hrs Lecture | 1 hrs Seminar/Discussion
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
Where IS-2012 counts
Counts toward 3 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 50 of 208 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
This course explores the foundations, philosophy, and applications of Indigenous sciences. It considers ways Indigenous scientific wisdom can relate to western sciences and help address contemporary challenges. This course is designed to enhance students' cultural sensitivity and their overall scientific literacy regarding Indigenous perspectives (understanding) and wisdom (application) next to western sciences. Topics may include the philosophical foundations of Indigenous sciences and their application in the areas of health/wellbeing, food/agriculture, planetary health, and selected fields of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.