IS-40243 credit hours

Biocultural Diversity Conservation

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IS-4024 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-4024 counts

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IS 4-YEAR BA IN INDIGENOUS STUDIES

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Description

Balancing Scientific and Indigenous Knowledge Practices (3 hrs Seminar/Discussion) This course focuses on the interrelationship between indigenous peoples and their environment. Indigenous and local communities contribute with understanding, practices and innovations regarding the use and conservation of biodiversity and natural resources in diverse ecosystems. The value of indigenous knowledge is recognized in international agreements and efforts are made to integrate traditional ecological knowledge into conservation and management programs. The tensions arising from the confluence of indigenous and scientific knowledge, the opposition of different epistemological approaches, the increasing loss of bio diversity and indigenous cultures, the interconnectedness between biological and cultural diversity are the central themes of this course.

Requisite courses

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

Restrictions

Honours Form Required. Students may not hold credit for this course and ANTH-4024 | IDS-4824.

Cross-listed

IDS-4824(3) and ANTH-4024(3).

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