Program Overview

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Indigenous Studies Program

The Indigenous Studies program at Simon Fraser University offers a comprehensive education in Indigenous Studies, with a focus on the history, culture, and experiences of Indigenous peoples in Canada.

Program Overview

The program provides students with a robust understanding of Indigenous issues, including residential schools, treaties, and other topics impacting Indigenous communities. The program is designed to respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's (TRC) Calls to Action, particularly Call 62.1, which emphasizes the importance of education in promoting reconciliation.

Academic Advising

The program offers academic advising to help students navigate the curriculum and achieve their academic goals. The advising team provides guidance on course selection, program requirements, and career opportunities.

Indigenous Studies Sample Course Plans

The program offers several sample course plans to help students plan their academic path:

• Sample Course Plan A (Three Term)
• Sample Course Plan B (Two Term)
• Sample Course Plan C (Lighter Option)

Program Requirements

The program requires students to complete a series of courses, including:

• INDG 101 – Introduction to Indigenous Studies (3)
• INDG 201W – Indigenous Peoples' Perspectives on History (3)
• INDG 210 – Introduction to Indigenous Digital Media (3)
• INDG 211 – Researching Residential Schools (3)
• INDG 301 – Issues in Applied Indigenous Studies Research (3)
• INDG 305 – Treaties in Canada (1)
• INDG 333 – Indigenous Ethnozoology (3)
• INDG 401 – Indigenous Peoples and Public Policy (3)
• INDG 402W – Discourses of Indigenous Peoples (3)
• INDG 410 – Elements of Indigenous Style: Indigenous Editing Practices (4)
• INDG 419 – Aboriginal/Indigenous Justice (3)

Research Areas

The program focuses on several research areas, including:

• Residential schools
• Treaties
• Indigenous digital media
• Applied Indigenous studies research
• Indigenous ethnozoology
• Indigenous public policy
• Discourses of Indigenous peoples
• Indigenous editing practices
• Aboriginal/Indigenous justice

Online Courses

The program offers several online courses, including:

• INDG 101 – Introduction to Indigenous Studies (3)
• INDG 201W – Indigenous Peoples' Perspectives on History (3)
• INDG 210 – Introduction to Indigenous Digital Media (3)
• INDG 211 – Researching Residential Schools (3)
• INDG 301 – Issues in Applied Indigenous Studies Research (3)
• INDG 305 – Treaties in Canada (1)
• INDG 333 – Indigenous Ethnozoology (3)
• INDG 401 – Indigenous Peoples and Public Policy (3)
• INDG 402W – Discourses of Indigenous Peoples (3)
• INDG 410 – Elements of Indigenous Style: Indigenous Editing Practices (4)
• INDG 419 – Aboriginal/Indigenous Justice (3)

Resources

The program provides several resources for students, including:

• Recorded lectures
• Supplementary materials
• Conversations with Indigenous knowledge keepers and scholars
• Read, Listen, Tell materials

INDG-Online

The INDG-Online program provides accessible education through online learning, allowing students to complete an Indigenous Studies Research Certificate online. The program is supported by Aboriginal Strategic Initiatives (ASI) and responds to the TRC Calls to Action.