The Impact of Confederation and The Indian Act on Indigenous Learning | Continuing Education

Course description

This course provides an introduction to the political acts and legislation intended to oppress Indigenous Peoples after Confederation. Topics will include the Indian Act and its revisions, the formation of reserves and Indian Agents, and the underpinning intentions and impact of these systems. Participants will consider how post-secondary education can support Indigenous learners.

Course details

Hours: 6

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Build courses into a credential

This course is part of the following micro-credential(s):

Awareness of Indigenous Values, Identity, and Spirit

Credit transfer

Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.

This course is not currently open for registration. There may be an equivalent course listed above.

Registration dates

Not all courses are offered each term.

Spring 2024 registration opens March 11, 2024. Fall 2024 registration opens July 22, 2024.

Delivery options

In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration

Online - Asynchronous: 100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery