IS-40233 credit hours

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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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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Where IS-4023 counts

Counts toward 1 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:

  • IS 4-YEAR BA IN INDIGENOUS STUDIES

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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.

Lecture

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