Applied Indigenous Knowledge
The first of its kind in Canada, this unique specialization introduces students to the practical applications of Indigenous Knowledge. Work closely with Indigenous Elders as you engage in land-based learning to develop compassion for the land and each other, and work collaboratively with people across cultures.
Courses
Students who have fulfilled the requirements for a single- or joint-major degree in Indigenous Studies may graduate with a Specialization in Applied Indigenous Knowledge if they have successfully completed the following 4.5 credits:
- 2.5 INDG credits consisting of:
- INDG 2100Y: Introduction to Indigenous Knowledge
- INDG-ERST-IESS 2601Y: Indigenous Knowledge Systems and the Natural Environment
- INDG-CAST-GESO-SOCI 3508H: Indigenous Genders, Sexualities, and Relationships
- 0.5 INDG credit from:
- INDG-ERST/ERSC-IESS-SAFS 3635H: Foodways of Great Lakes Basin Indigenous Peoples I
- INDG-ADMN 4500H: Indigenous Perspectives on Twenty-First-Century Business and Organizational Issues
- 1.0 INDG credit from:
- INDG 2250Y: Oral Mohawk
- INDG 2800Y: Introduction to Nishinaabemowin
- 0.5 INDG credit from:
- INDG 3745H: Peoples and Cultures of the Circumpolar World
- INDG 3851H: Anishinaabemowin on the Land
- INDG 4180H: Great Law of Peace
Degrees Offered:
- B.A.
- B.A. (Honours)
Locations:
- Peterborough
Resume Boosters:
- Build career connections by getting involved with annual events that take place on campus like the Elders Gathering, Indigenous Fringe Festival, Pine Tree Talks, CINSA, and the Indigenous Women’s Symposium
- Develop your own Indigenous language skills as you study Nishnaabemowin or Mohawk
- Engage in hands-on research projects with agencies and organizations that make a difference in local communities
- Become an expert in the art of Indigenous performance as you participate in productions hosted in Nozhem: First Peoples Performance Space, the only publicly-funded space of its kind in Canada
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Career Paths:
Career Opportunities
- Treaty Negotiator
- Medical Professional
- Social Worker
- Performer
- Filmmaker
- Economic Development Officer
- Indigenous Linguist
Popular Courses:
- Critical Incidents in Indigenous Life
- Haudensaunee Culture & Traditions
- Indigenous People City As Home
- Indigenous Curriculum Design
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