IS-30103 credit hours

Protecting Indigenous Knowledge Systems

Indigenous Studies · 3 hrs Lecture/Seminar

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IS-3010 prerequisites

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IS-1016Introduction to Indigenous Studies: Art, Culture and History
HIST-1009Introduction to Indigenous Studies: Art, Culture and History

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IS-1017Introduction to Indigenous Studies: Politics and Governance

the former IS-1015

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Description

This course addresses emerging issues for Indigenous peoples regarding the use and exploitation of their knowledge and natural resources. It examines case studies where rights over knowledge and the stewardship of biodiversity have been threatened and examples where Indigenous peoples have been able to manage and protect their environment and associated knowledge. The course focuses on the contributions of native science, Indigenous ecological knowledge and wisdom of the Elders in North America and connections to similar Indigenous knowledge systems in other parts of the world.

Requisite courses

IS-1016 (or HIST-1009) and IS-1017, or the former IS-1015, or permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)].

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