Indigenous Community Advocacy: Naadaamaagewin

In this course, students will be introduced to academic writing styles with a thematic focus on current issues. This course will help students to express themselves clearly and correctly in written form. Students will critically analyse assigned readings and express their thoughts. The course will also focus on the development of an academic paper utilizing the APA style of documentation.

This course examines the connections between Indigenous cultures, languages, and worldviews as they relate to the land. The influence of land on Indigenous worldviews will provide a way of understanding contemporary perspectives of identity and self-determination. In addition, students will be encouraged to examine and locate their own identity and worldview in relation to these concepts.

This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of the legal framework governing Indigenous rights and relationships in Canada. This foundational course is designed to lay the groundwork for a deeper understanding of Indigenous legal issues. It covers historical, constitutional, and contemporary aspects of Canadian Aboriginal law, enabling students to appreciate the complexity and significance of Indigenous rights within the Canadian legal system.

This course explores community development issues and the related impact of development on Indigenous communities throughout Canada. Students will gain practical skills in community consultation, community-based research and strategic planning, proposal writing and analysis of best practices in community development and applied research. This course will also prepare students to understand the ethical issues and dilemmas regarding research and Indigenous communities. With this knowledge, students will be well-positioned to carry out a community project in LV390.

This course will prepare students for the responsibilities of community-based advocacy work. It will examine the history and use of a variety of approaches to advocacy. It will focus on Indigenous perspectives, community-based action, and examples of Indigenous-led action to address social change, rights and environmental concerns of their communities. By analyzing the techniques and impact of various movements, students will begin to identify and apply the various skills of advocacy to workshop settings. Emphasis will be placed on learning ethical, professional responsibilities of advocacy and representation. Self-evaluation, team building, and personal development will be examined as well as techniques and strategies of advocating for positive change on behalf of individuals and communities.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the complex and evolving relationship between Indigenous peoples and the Canadian state from contact to present day. It will explore the different worldviews at contact, the years of cooperation and negotiation through the fur trade and treaty making era, and the impact of government colonial policy on Indigenous nations. The course will also explore the constitutional recognition of Aboriginal rights, which provides an important context for understanding contemporary issues between Indigenous and Canadian societies including land claims, treaties, and self-government.

This course takes a decolonized approach to examining Canadian history and the relationship between Indigenous peoples, settlers, and the Canadian government from first contact to the present. Focusing on Indigenous perspectives, worldviews, and experiences, it highlights early cooperation and partnerships during the fur trade, the significance of the treaty-making era, and the profound impact of British and early Canadian colonial policies on Indigenous rights, communities, and identity. The course also analyzes the lasting effects of colonization and the ongoing efforts of Indigenous peoples to heal from harm, reclaim their rights, and restore their culture in contemporary Canada. Finally, the course highlights Indigenous resilience, resistance, and resurgence in shaping modern society, deepening understanding of the historical and current dynamics between Indigenous peoples and Canada. This insight is crucial for engaging with the ongoing process of truth and reconciliation in Canada today.

This course will encourage students to fully explore the worldviews advanced by various Indigenous Peoples around the world with particular emphasis on traditional ecological knowledge. It will examine how traditional ecological knowledge is being used by communities to document and inform historic, cultural and land use traditions. By examining research protocols for working with traditional knowledge, students will gain an understanding of the complexities of Indigenous world view and how it informs decision making in communities. Students will use this ethical framework as a foundation for working with Aboriginal peoples and communities.

Aboriginal and Treaty rights, including Aboriginal title, is a specialized area of law in Canada. This course will look at how Aboriginal and Treaty rights are addressed in Canadian common law. Students will gain a general understanding of the laws in Canada as they apply to Aboriginal and Treaty rights, as well as various legal processes. Students will engage in a critical evaluation of the jurisprudence pertaining to Aboriginal and Treaty rights and its underlying tenets, such as the assumption of Crown sovereignty. This course also considers international law pertaining to Indigenous issues, including the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Practical application of advocacy and public education skills form the basis for this course. Students will work together as a team to envision, plan and carryout a development project based on research conducted in LV213. The project should involve community organizing, participation, outreach and evaluation. The project will have a connection to social justice or raising public awareness of issues discussed in the program. The project will be community based and will require partnership with organizations and allies both within the College and in the Thunder Bay community. Students will have the opportunity to apply their classroom learning in an experiential manner.

This course offers a comprehensive exploration and critical analysis of the government systems in Canada and among Indigenous peoples within its borders. Canada is home to a rich tapestry of Indigenous nations, each with its own unique governance structures, legal systems, and political traditions. This course delves into the historical, political, and socio-cultural factors that shape these diverse systems, aiming to foster a nuanced understanding of governance in a pluralistic society.

This course will survey the history of Indigenous women in Canada, including an examination of issues which impact the lives of Indigenous peoples. Traditional and contemporary roles of women will be discussed, with specific reference to the contributions of Indigenous women to social movements and changes to Canadian law(s), including the Canada Act 1982. The perspectives of Indigenous women will be provided to highlight contemporary issues facing women and communities.

This course examines Indigenous peoples relationship to land as it relates to environmental issues and resource use, with particular emphasis to Northwestern Ontario. An understanding of past, present and future roles of Indigenous people in land management presents an opportunity to explore options and alternatives for sustainable development in the North consistent with Indigenous principles of stewardship and land use. In addition, the course will examine how communities are using Indigenous knowledge(s) to develop sustainable options for land use in keeping with community values. Case studies, best practices, issues and legislation will be examined to provide students with the ability to inform decision making regarding community, land, resource use options and alternatives.

This seminar course is designed to reinforce skills-based learning with respect to advocacy on behalf of Indigenous Peoples in urban, rural and remote communities. Students will be introduced to a full range of alternative advocacy strategies, including the use of art, music, film and other media, and technologies including internet and other digital technologies. This seminar course is linked to the placement component of the program and therefore, along with developing effective advocacy skills, students will also be engaged in a critical analysis of community development principles and issues involved in the representation of communities and individuals.

This introductory course examines the re-claiming of traditional and restorative justice by Indigenous communities. It will critique the history and impact of the mainstream adversarial system on Indigenous peoples and will use case studies to highlight the ways that Indigenous communities and Canadian society are implementing justice alternatives which are based on traditional and restorative models. Emphasis will be on the development of skills which can be used to implement restorative justice in a variety of settings.

This is an introductory course providing students to explore options in interest based conflict resolution, including mediation and negotiation. It will focus on developing a practical skill base for students in alternative dispute resolution related to Aboriginal communities. Delivered through experiential learning, students will practice important interpersonal and communication skills which can be applied to a variety of settings. The various applications of mediation and negotiation in Aboriginal communities will be highlighted throughout this course.

The internship experience will allow the student to begin understand the role and responsibility of a community workers. The student will apply theories they have been exposed to in the classroom. Students will adhere to professional and ethical standards of the organization with which they are placed. The hours spent in the agency will allow the student to gain an understanding of their future profession. Students are expected to be skilled in developing effective interpersonal relationships with individuals, groups and communities. Students are expected to have an understanding of the structural roots of social problems and be effective advocates of positive social change in diverse settings.

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of advocacy for various populations, focusing on Indigenous peoples. It explores the intersectionality of issues faced by young people, individuals with addictions, mental health challenges, and those with diminished mental capacity. Contemporary topics related to advocacy within Indigenous communities are also examined to provide a well-rounded perspective on the challenges and strategies for effective support.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the complex and evolving relationship between Indigenous peoples and the Canadian state from contact to present day. It will explore the different worldviews at contact, the years of cooperation and negotiation through the fur trade and treaty making era, and the impact of government colonial policy on Indigenous nations. The course will also explore the constitutional recognition of Aboriginal rights, which provides an important context for understanding contemporary issues between Indigenous and Canadian societies including land claims, treaties, and self-government.

This is an introductory course providing students to explore options in interest based conflict resolution, including mediation and negotiation. It will focus on developing a practical skill base for students in alternative dispute resolution related to Aboriginal communities. Delivered through experiential learning, students will practice important interpersonal and communication skills which can be applied to a variety of settings. The various applications of mediation and negotiation in Aboriginal communities will be highlighted throughout this course.

This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of the legal framework governing Indigenous rights and relationships in Canada. This foundational course is designed to lay the groundwork for a deeper understanding of Indigenous legal issues. It covers historical, constitutional, and contemporary aspects of Canadian Aboriginal law, enabling students to appreciate the complexity and significance of Indigenous rights within the Canadian legal system.

This course explores community development issues and the related impact of development on Indigenous communities throughout Canada. Students will gain practical skills in community consultation, community-based research and strategic planning, proposal writing and analysis of best practices in community development and applied research. This course will also prepare students to understand the ethical issues and dilemmas regarding research and Indigenous communities. With this knowledge, students will be well-positioned to carry out a community project in LV390.

This course will prepare students for the responsibilities of community-based advocacy work. It will examine the history and use of a variety of approaches to advocacy. It will focus on Indigenous perspectives, community-based action, and examples of Indigenous-led action to address social change, rights and environmental concerns of their communities. By analyzing the techniques and impact of various movements, students will begin to identify and apply the various skills of advocacy to workshop settings. Emphasis will be placed on learning ethical, professional responsibilities of advocacy and representation. Self-evaluation, team building, and personal development will be examined as well as techniques and strategies of advocating for positive change on behalf of individuals and communities.

This course examines Indigenous peoples relationship to land as it relates to environmental issues and resource use, with particular emphasis to Northwestern Ontario. An understanding of past, present and future roles of Indigenous people in land management presents an opportunity to explore options and alternatives for sustainable development in the North consistent with Indigenous principles of stewardship and land use. In addition, the course will examine how communities are using Indigenous knowledge(s) to develop sustainable options for land use in keeping with community values. Case studies, best practices, issues and legislation will be examined to provide students with the ability to inform decision making regarding community, land, resource use options and alternatives.

This course will survey the history of Indigenous women in Canada, including an examination of issues which impact the lives of Indigenous peoples. Traditional and contemporary roles of women will be discussed, with specific reference to the contributions of Indigenous women to social movements and changes to Canadian law(s), including the Canada Act 1982. The perspectives of Indigenous women will be provided to highlight contemporary issues facing women and communities.

This introductory course examines the re-claiming of traditional and restorative justice by Indigenous communities. It will critique the history and impact of the mainstream adversarial system on Indigenous peoples and will use case studies to highlight the ways that Indigenous communities and Canadian society are implementing justice alternatives which are based on traditional and restorative models. Emphasis will be on the development of skills which can be used to implement restorative justice in a variety of settings.

This course will encourage students to fully explore the worldviews advanced by various Indigenous Peoples around the world with particular emphasis on traditional ecological knowledge. It will examine how traditional ecological knowledge is being used by communities to document and inform historic, cultural and land use traditions. By examining research protocols for working with traditional knowledge, students will gain an understanding of the complexities of Indigenous world view and how it informs decision making in communities. Students will use this ethical framework as a foundation for working with Aboriginal peoples and communities.

Aboriginal and Treaty rights, including Aboriginal title, is a specialized area of law in Canada. This course will look at how Aboriginal and Treaty rights are addressed in Canadian common law. Students will gain a general understanding of the laws in Canada as they apply to Aboriginal and Treaty rights, as well as various legal processes. Students will engage in a critical evaluation of the jurisprudence pertaining to Aboriginal and Treaty rights and its underlying tenets, such as the assumption of Crown sovereignty. This course also considers international law pertaining to Indigenous issues, including the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Practical application of advocacy and public education skills form the basis for this course. Students will work together as a team to envision, plan and carryout a development project based on research conducted in LV213. The project should involve community organizing, participation, outreach and evaluation. The project will have a connection to social justice or raising public awareness of issues discussed in the program. The project will be community based and will require partnership with organizations and allies both within the College and in the Thunder Bay community. Students will have the opportunity to apply their classroom learning in an experiential manner.

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of advocacy for various populations, focusing on Indigenous peoples. It explores the intersectionality of issues faced by young people, individuals with addictions, mental health challenges, and those with diminished mental capacity. Contemporary topics related to advocacy within Indigenous communities are also examined to provide a well-rounded perspective on the challenges and strategies for effective support.

This course offers a comprehensive exploration and critical analysis of the government systems in Canada and among Indigenous peoples within its borders. Canada is home to a rich tapestry of Indigenous nations, each with its own unique governance structures, legal systems, and political traditions. This course delves into the historical, political, and socio-cultural factors that shape these diverse systems, aiming to foster a nuanced understanding of governance in a pluralistic society.