INDG 100 Regional Perspectives on Language and Cultures. Staff, students and community members are encouraged to take this introductory course so that they may experience the voices, cultures, histories, values, beliefs, oral traditions, literature, and art of Lakes-Sinixt, Okanagan-Syilx, Ktunaxa and Metis peoples. In light of the national Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the College's signature on the Canadian Institutes and Colleges Indigenous Education Protocol, it is important that residents, employees and students consider indigenous worldviews in their studies, work, and lives. Introductions to important historical, cultural, social and political realities that have and continue to impact the lives of Indigenous peoples should help course participants better navigate intercultural relations and inclusivity at school, work and home.
Prerequisites: English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 or ENGL 60 with a minimum grade of 60%
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | Varies |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 45 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | Varies |
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| Lab (lab, field, computer) | Varies |
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| Seminar | Varies |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Discuss the impact of colonialism on the social structures, economics, and education of Indigenous peoples
- Define culture and explain how it is connected to language and land, plants, and animals
- Explain why it is important to maintain and revitalize Indigenous languages
- Define Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK)
- Describe how knowledge is transmitted intergenerationally
Teaching and Learning Approach
This course will be taught from the perspective of Indigenous ways of knowing. Students may participate in:
presentations by Elders and Traditional Knowledge Keepers, storytelling, fieldtrips, hands-on crafts and activities,
as well as discussions. Assessments, both formative and summative, will reflect Indigenous ways of knowing and
may include: oral presentations, craft making, food preparation and self-reflections.Learning Resources
All resources will be posted to Moodle.Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. Course Opening by Elder Self-location and Introduction- Michele Morin & Rodney Noskiye
2. Ktunaxa Perspectives- Dr. Christopher Horsethief
3. Metis Perspectives- Roy Pogorzelski
4. Okanagan/Syilx Perspectives- Dr. Marlowe Sam
5. Sinixt/Arrow Lakes Perspectives- Salish School of SpokaneAssessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Reflection on Ktunaxa Teachings | 1,2,3,4,5 | 25% |
| Reflection on Metis Teachings | 1,2,3,4,5 | 25% |
| Reflection on Okanagan/Syilx Teachings | 1,2,3,4,5 | 25% |
| Reflection on Sinixt/Arrow Lakes Teachings | 1,2,3,4,5 | 25% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.