Indigenous Peoples, Globalization and Development
Indigenous Studies · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Winter Only, Every Year
One shot a year. Offered winter term only, so a clash costs a full year.
IS-4023 prerequisites
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Description
Indigenous peoples today are enmeshed in the expanding modern economy, subject to the pressures of both market and government. More and more Indigenous communities are rejecting the traditional capitalist vision of development as human and environmental exploitation and focusing on new types of local development projects. This course analyzes some of the conflicts associated with traditional development projects in Indigenous communities. Taking Indigenous peoples as actors, not victims, as its starting point, the class then examines innovations in Indigenous economic development that are culturally respectful, environmentally responsible and which build a new sense of community.
Requisite courses
IS-1016 (or HIST-1009) and IS-1017, or the former IS-1015 [prerequisite(s)].
Restrictions
Honours Form Required.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.