The program has three innovative courses that facilitate engagement with the Natural World and with Indigenous communities and organizations. These courses support the vision statement of the program which seeks to ensure that physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of Indigenous knowledges, as reflected in historic and contemporary worldview and expressed in practice, are articulated, discussed, documented, recognized and respected. Through participation in these courses, students develop a deeper understanding of Indigenous knowledges and Indigenous relationships with the Natural World.
While students can register directly in INDG 6600Y: Indigenous Knowledge, registration in INDG 6715H: Bimaadiziwin/Atonhetseri:io and INDG 6700Y: Practicum Filed Placement require a completed course form and proposal from students. Students should meet with the Director of Studies as early as possible in the first year to arrange their Bimaadiziwin/Atonhetseri:io and their practicum field placement.