Indigenous Justice Issues
Indigenous Studies · 3 hrs Lecture
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
Description
This course in applied political theory examines various moral and political issues that are the basis for present conflicts between Indigenous Peoples and the Canadian state. Indigenous and Western philosophies provide contexts for critically examining past and present relationships and for considering how to move into more just relationships. Topics may include: treaty rights, colonization, the Indian Act, residential schools, Aboriginal rights, racism, restorative justice, and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Restrictions
Students may not hold credit for this course and PHIL-2240.
Cross-listed
PHIL-2240(3).
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.