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Aboriginal Studies
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You are about to embark on an exciting journey which will help you better understand the following question: how do Indigenous cultures view the world around them? Aboriginal Studies 10 is based on the perspectives and worldviews of Aboriginal peoples. It includes the study of traditions and history of Aboriginal peoples in Canada, particularly in Alberta. Student learning outcomes provide opportunities to examine such topics as governmental structures, literature, the arts and the sciences.
The four themes in Aboriginal Studies 10 are:
- Origin and Settlement Patterns
- Aboriginal Worldviews
- Political and Economic Organization
- Aboriginal Symbolism and Expression
Aboriginal Studies 20 focuses on indigenous people from a Canadian and Alberta perspective. It includes the study of policies, legislation, conflict and cultural change. The four themes in Aboriginal Studies 20 are:
- The Métis: Conflict and Cultural Change
- Treaties and Cultural Change
- Legislation, Policies and Cultural Change
- Schooling and Cultural Change
Aboriginal Studies 10 (3 credits) and Aboriginal Studies 20 (3 credits) are offered for the 2024-2025 school year. Aboriginal Studies 30 (5 credits) will be offered in 2025-2026.