This course is a land, theory and community-based course based on Indigenous systems of knowledge transmission and Indigenous ways of knowing, doing and being. INDG 308 offers students the opportunity to engage in various topics in Indigenous Studies while experiencing and learning on the land. This course is a combination of traditional skills, classroom instruction and theory, land-based reflection and experiential activities, with an emphasis on Indigenous community involvement and reciprocity.
NOTE In addition to the classroom learning, the course includes land-based learning (8-10 days total, depending on scheduling) in local urban and rural environments, which is included in the total learning hours.