History of Indigenous Institutional Development in Winnipeg
Urban and Inner City Studies · 2 hrs Lecture | 1 hrs Seminar/Discussion
Offered: Fall Or Spring
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
Where UIC-2035 counts
Counts toward 4 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 50 of 208 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
Indigenous peoples in Manitoba's largest urban centre have long been challenging systemic racism and colonial structures. In this course students learn about the rich history of lndigenous-led resistance and development in Winnipeg from 1950 and into the 2000s. Topics include the development of the Indian Métis Friendship Centre, the Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, Children of the Earth School, Native Women's Transition Centre (now Indigenous Women's Healing Centre), and Neeginan Centre. Students also learn about a new generation of Indigenous leaders building spaces of hope and resistance in Winnipeg's inner-city neighbourhoods.
Restrictions
Students may not hold credit for this course and HIST-2513 | HIST-2613.
Cross-listed
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.