Reconciling Colonial Practices in Justice and Public Safety
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-02 | - |
Program Overview
Reconciling Colonial Practices in Justice and Public Safety
Course Details
This course provides a critical foundation for the training and development of justice and public safety professionals in the contemporary Canadian context. Canada's national project of Truth and Reconciliation requires the training and development of dynamic justice and public safety professionals. This course will provide learners with an overview of colonization in Canada, with a specific focus on the involvement and role of the justice and public safety professions within this history. Students will be introduced to the complex Indigenous systems of health, governance, and justice and the impacts of their displacement through contact and colonization. Students will explore the contemporary context of reconciliation through nation-to-nation relationships and the lndigenization of complex systems in British Columbia and Canada today. This course will introduce the concepts of decolonization reviewing the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the TRC's Calls to Action. This course will provide students with a framework for understanding the role of Canadian justice and public safety professionals within the scope of Canada's national project of Truth and Reconciliation. Students will be provided opportunity to reconcile colonial practices and perspectives while developing concrete skills, strategies and techniques to improve their professional interactions and outcomes with Indigenous peoples, organizations and communities.
Prerequisites
- None
Course Offerings
- Sep 02, 2025 - Dec 05, 2025
- Online
- Reconciling Colonial Practices
- SOCI-1100-OL001
- Seats available
Tuition Fees
- Domestic Tuition: $566.00
- Domestic Learner Services Fee: $19.56
- Other Fees: $70.41
- International Tuition: $1698.00
- International Learner Services Fees: $19.56
- Other Fees: $70.41
Instructor
- A. Kermer
Related Courses
- Organizational Behaviour (BUSN-3100)
- Introduction to Psychology (PSYC-1100)
- Multiculturalism, Conflict, and Social Justice (SOCI-4110)
- Introduction to Human Resource Management (BUSN-1101)
- Research Methods (RESM-2100)
- Unassigned Lib Studies 4000 (LIBS-4XXX)
- Business Communications (BUSN-1100)
- Financial Management for Law Enforcement (BUSN-4120)
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Overview:
Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) is a leading public safety educator in Canada. It offers a wide range of applied education, training, and research programs focused on justice and public safety. JIBC is committed to providing students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their chosen careers.
Services Offered:
JIBC offers a variety of services to its students, including:
Financial Aid & Scholarships:
JIBC provides financial assistance to students in need, including scholarships, bursaries, and loans.Student Support:
JIBC offers a range of student support services, such as academic advising, career counseling, and mental health support.Indigenous Student Services:
JIBC has dedicated services for Indigenous students, including cultural support, academic advising, and mentorship programs.Student Conduct & Policies:
JIBC has clear policies and procedures regarding student conduct, academic integrity, and other important matters.Convocation:
JIBC holds a convocation ceremony each year to celebrate the achievements of its graduating students.The JIBC Bookstore:
The bookstore provides students with access to textbooks, course materials, and other supplies.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Key Reasons to Study There:
Exceptional Applied Education:
JIBC's programs are designed to provide students with the practical skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their chosen careers.Training and Research:
JIBC offers a variety of training programs and research opportunities in justice and public safety.Leading Public Safety Educator:
JIBC is recognized as a leader in public safety education in Canada.Academic Programs:
JIBC offers a wide range of academic programs in justice and public safety, including:
Criminal Justice:
JIBC offers programs in criminal justice, including law enforcement, corrections, and probation.Firefighting:
JIBC offers programs in firefighting, including fire suppression, fire prevention, and emergency medical response.Emergency Medical Services:
JIBC offers programs in emergency medical services, including paramedicine, first aid, and CPR.Security:
JIBC offers programs in security, including private security, law enforcement, and corporate security.Other Programs:
JIBC also offers programs in areas such as social work, psychology, and community justice.Other:
JIBC's New Westminster campus is located on the unceded Traditional Territories of the Qayqayt, Musqueam and Coast Salish Peoples.
