IS-40226 credit hours

Indigenous Research Methodologies and Ethics

Indigenous Studies · 3 hrs Lecture

Offered: Fall/Winter Only, Every Year

IS-4022 prerequisites

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

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

IS-1017Introduction to Indigenous Studies: Politics and Governance

IS-1015not in the 2026-27 calendar

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Where IS-4022 counts

Counts toward 5 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:

IS 4-YEAR BA IN INDIGENOUS STUDIES
IS HONOURS BA IN INDIGENOUS STUDIES
IS MINOR IN INDIGENOUS STUDIES
UIC 4-YEAR BA IN URBAN AND INNER-CITY STUDIES
UIC HONOURS BA IN URBAN AND INNER-CITY STUDIES

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Description

This course provides a review of the movement towards the decolonization of the Western model of research and the revitalization of Indigenous research frameworks and methodologies. The unique issues and principles involving ethical research in Indigenous communities are explored. The course also includes an overview of the governance by Indigenous communities of their own research and ethical review process.

Requisite courses

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

Restrictions

Honours Form Required. Department Permission Required.

Lecture

From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.