INDG 102 Walk the Talk: Indigenous Worldview Applications

School of University Arts and Sciences

INDG 102 Walk the Talk: Indigenous Worldview Applications. Students will build awareness and insight into Indigenous worldview, teachings, protocols, and methodologies through experiential learning and application. Indigenous ways of learning such as circle pedagogy, oral presentation, research, and various Indigenous methodologies make this an interactive relational course. Students are required to conduct themselves respectfully with elders and cultural ambassadors. This course expands on Indigenous worldviews identified in INDG100 and INDG101.

Prerequisites: INDG 101 with a minimum grade of 60%

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Course Details
Total number of weeks15
Total Credits
Total Hours45
Typical hours per week breakdown
Lecture3

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. Articulate values and protocols from diverse Indigenous communities
  2. Research various Indigenous research protocol documents
  3. Reflect Elder teachings
  4. Apply Indigenous protocols and methodologies in the creation of an Indigenous article
  5. Understand interrelationships and responsibilities to land from an Indigenous perspective
  6. Synthesize course content with a critical and reflective lens
  7. Synthesize knowledge gained using oral presentation skills
  8. Engage with circle pedagogy and deep listening as a commitment to shared learning

Teaching and Learning Approach

INDG102 includes 3 instructional hours per week. This course is an applied experiential course. Classes consist of a combination of lectures, small group hands-on activities, discussion, guest lectures, audiovisual materials, and outdoor practices. This course will include Selkirk College Nation partners, Elders, Traditional Knowledge Keepers, and Cultural Ambassadors whenever possible. Some assessments may include guest lecturer/facilitator feedback. Some course content may be uncomfortable or disturbing. Please contact Instructor, Elder, or Campus Counsellor to debrief. Physical resilience is a key component of this course for on the Land learning. In case of student physical restrictions, alternate assessment can be arranged. Counselling Services | Selkirk College Programs & Learning | Selkirk College

Learning Resources

Required: Various Art Supplies-maybe a contribution to a communal fund for supplies such as hide, sinew, drum frames, beads. Various in-class Hand Outs. Recommended: Government of Canada. (2023, October, 30). TCPS 2 (2022)Chapter 9: Research involving the First Nations, Metis and Inuit Peoples of Canada. ethics.gc.ca. Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans – TCPS 2 (2022) – Chapter 9: Research Involving the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples of Canada (ethics.gc.ca) McFarlane, P. & Schabus, N. (Eds). (2017). Whose land is it anyway? A manual for decolonization. FPSE. Decolonization Handbook.pdf (fpse.ca) Research guides: APA citation style (7th edition): Citing Indigenous Knowledge. Citing Indigenous Knowledge- APA Citation Style (7th edition) -Research guides at Camosun College Library. (n.d.). Citing Indigenous Knowledge - APA Citation Style (7th edition) - Research guides at Camosun College Library (libguides.com) Scofield, G., Racette, S. F., & Briley, A. (2011). Wapiwaniy: A beginners guide to Metis floral beadwork. Gabriel Dumont Institute. Wilson, S. (2008). Research is ceremony: Indigenous research methods. Fernwood Publishing.

Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered

Learner Activities, Responsibilities, Week Key Concepts and Assessments Course Welcome and Opening. Protocols (Circle) & Course Negotiations. Week 1-January 09, Stories from Territorial Nations: the Sinixt, the Territorial Acknowledgement. Elder 2026 Syilx, the Ktunaxa, and the Secwepemc greeting. peoples. Course Outline review- Protocols- Circle. Resistance & Resurgence Week 2- January 16, Indigenous Paradigms Readings TBA 2026 Audiovisual TBA Readings TBA Week 3- January 23, Ethics & Values Audiovisual TBA 2026 Guest: Rodney Noskiye Week 4- January 30, Readings TBA TBA 2026 Audiovisual TBA Cultural Expression through Artistic Week 5- February Reflections Artistic Reflections 06, 2026 Guest: Ann-Marie Cultural Expression Through Artistic Week 6- February Reflections Artistic Reflections 13, 2026 Guest: Ann-Marie Week 7- Winter Cultural Expression Through Artistic Artistic Reflections- continue to work on Break- February 20, Reflections your beading project. 2026 Week 8- February Wisdom Teachings Elder Speak 27, 2026 Guest: Elder Myrt Week 9-March 06, Wisdom Teachings Elder Speak 2026 Guest: Dr. Marlowe Sam Week 10- March 13, Wisdom Teachings Elder Speak 2026 Guest: Dr. Marlowe Sam Week 11- March 20, Research Presentations 2026 Guest: Dr. Shawn Wilson Week 12- March 27, Rights and Responsibilities Presentations 2026 Presentations Learner Activities, Responsibilities, Week Key Concepts and Assessments Week 13-Good Take time on the Land-go for a walk and Friday Holiday April Rights and Responsibilities consider your learnings throughout the 03, 2026 course. Week 14- April 10, Synthesis of Teachings/Learnings Closing Circle 2026 Week 15- April 17, No Final Exam Video Assignment in lieu of final exam. 2026

Assessment

TitleLearning OutcomesValue
Indigenous Nation Research protocoldocument 1,225%
Cultural Creation i.e. beadwork1,3,4,525%
Elder/TKK teaching Oral Presentation1,3,4,525%
Video share synopsis of learnings5,6,7,825%
Total100%

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
  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.