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First Nations Studies Program
9091 Arts and Social Sciences Complex 1, 778.782.4774 Tel, 778.782.4989 Fax, , first_nations@sfu.ca
Director
- E.C. Yellowhorn BA, BSc (Calg), MA (S Fraser), PhD (McG)*
Associate Professors
- M. Boelscher Ignace MA (Georg August Universitat), PhD (S Fraser), co-ordinator, SFU Kamloops Program**
- E.C. Yellowhorn BA, BSc (Calg), MA (S Fraser), PhD (McG)*
Assistant Professors
- D.H. Reder BA (C’dia), MA (York, Can), PhD (Br Col)***
- a.g. ross BA, MA (Wash), PhD (Calif)*
Instructor
- R.J. Reimer BA, MA (S Fraser), PhD-ABD (McM)*
Advisory Committee
- M. Boelscher Ignace, First Nations Studies Program, Department of Sociology and Anthropology
- D. Culhane, Department of Sociology and Anthropology
- M.E. Kelm, Department of History
- D. Mellow, Department of Linguistics
- D.H. Reder, Department of English, First Nations Studies Program
- R.J. Reimer, Department of Archaeology, First Nations Studies Program
- a.g. ross, Department of Archaeology, First Nations Studies Program
- R.D. Russell, Department of Mathematics
- J.R. Welch, Department of Archaeology, School of Resource and Environmental Management
- L. Yam, First Nations Studies Program
- E.C. Yellowhorn, Department of Archaeology, First Nations Studies Program*
Advisor
- L. Yam BA (S Fraser), 9091 Arts and Social Sciences Complex 1, 778.782.5595
*joint appointment with archaeology
**joint appointment with sociology and anthropology
***joint appointment with English
The First Nations Studies Program offers sequential, comprehensive courses rooted in traditional and contemporary aboriginal logic, methodology, practice and theory by a distinguished aboriginal faculty. First Nations studies courses address, inform and reflect a wide range of academic disciplines including archaeology, history, women’s studies, linguistics, cultural resource management, sociology and anthropology, fine arts, criminology and English. Current program offerings include a minor, two joint majors with both archaeology and linguistics, a post baccalaureate diploma and two certificates.
Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements
Students completing degree programs must fulfil writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of their program. See “Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements” on page 7 for information. For the faculty’s requirements, see “Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements” on page 88.
This program studies traditional and contemporary issues involving aboriginal peoples of North America and Canada in particular. Designed for both First Nations and non-First Nations students, its focus is on First Nations traditional cultures, languages, indigenous knowledge and histories as well as Indian-White relations, the development of federal and provincial policy toward aboriginal peoples, aboriginal rights and title questions, economic development and self-government. The minor critically presents and examines these issues with the perspectives of aboriginal peoples, and will present research methods pertinent to past, present and future issues affecting aboriginal peoples. In this respect, it is especially relevant for First Nations students who wish to put knowledge of First Nations/aboriginal issues and research skills to practice when serving their communities and nations.
This program may be completed in conjunction with any major or honors bachelor’s degree, or with a bachelor of general studies degree. It is expected that First Nations studies courses will be taught by faculty with appointments in First Nations or joint appointments in First Nations and other disciplines.
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete at least nine units including
FNST 101-3 The Cultures, Languages and Origins of Canada’s First Peoples
FNST 201-3 Canadian Aboriginal Peoples’ Perspectives on History
and at least one course from the following.
ARCH 200-3 Special Topics in World Prehistory (when topic is Ancient Peoples of British Columbia)
ARCH 223-3 The Prehistory of Canada
BISC 272-3 Special Topics in Biology (when topic is Native Ethnobotany)
HIST 201-3 The History of Western Canada
LING 160-3 Language, Culture, and Society (when topic appropriate)
LING 231-3 Introduction to a First Nations Language I
LING 232-3 Introduction to a First Nations Language II
SA 286-4 Aboriginal Peoples and British Columbia: Introduction
STAT 203 (or equivalent) and SA 255 (or equivalent course in research methods) are strongly recommended.
Other courses which have First Nations content may be applied toward the minor as an elective, subject to approval by the program director.
Upper Division Requirements
At least 15 upper division units are required, including at least six units from the following.
FNST 301-3 Issues in Applied First Nations Studies Research
FNST 401-3 Aboriginal Rights and Government Relations
FNST 402-3 The Discourse of Native Peoples
FNST 403-3 Indigenous Knowledge in the Modern World
Students must also complete at least nine units from
ARCH 332-3 Special Topics in Archaeology I*
ARCH 333-3 Special Topics in Archaeology II*
ARCH 360-5 Native Cultures of North America
ARCH 378-3 Pacific Northwest North America
ARCH 386-3 Archaeological Resource Management
ARCH 479-3 Directed Readings*
FNST 301-3 Issues in Applied First Nations Studies Research**
FNST 322-3 Special Topics in First Nations Studies
FNST/HIST 325-4 History of Aboriginal Peoples of North America to 1850†
FNST/HIST 326-4 History of Aboriginal Peoples of North America Since 1850†
FNST/WS 327-4 Aboriginal Women in Canada†
FNST 329-3 Sexuality and Gender: Indigenous Perspectives
FNST 332-3 Ethnobotany of British Columbia First Nations
FNST/ENGL 360-4 Popular Writing by Indigenous Authors†
FNST 363-5 Indigenous Poetry, Poetics, Printmaking
FNST 383-5 Indigenous Technology: Art and Sustainability
FNST 401-3 Aboriginal Rights and Government Relations
FNST 402-3 The Discourse of Native Peoples
FNST 403-3 Indigenous Knowledge in the Modern World
FNST/CRIM 419-3 Aboriginal/Indigenous Justice†
FNST/CRIM 429-3 Indigenous Peoples and International Law†
FNST 433-5 Indigenous Environmental Activism
FNST 442-3 Directed Readings
LING 331-3 Description and Analysis of a First Nations Language I
LING 332-3 Description and Analysis of a First Nations Language II
LING 430-3 Native American Languages
LING 431-3 Language Structures I***
LING 432-3 Language Structures II***
SA 386-4 The Ethnography of Politics
SA 388-4 Comparative Studies of Minority Indigenous Peoples
*when offered as archaeological field school. This combination counts as only one course for satisfying requirements for the minor.
**when not used toward requirement of six units
***only when the topic is an aboriginal language
†only one of the two courses may be used
Other courses with First Nations content may be applied toward the minor as electives, subject to approval by the program director.
Credit accumulated in the certificate in First Nations studies research may be applied toward the minor in First Nations studies.
Archaeology and First Nations Studies Joint Major Program
This program focuses and expands expertise in areas where archaeology and First Nations intersect. Offered predominantly at the Burnaby campus, Kamloops program students may also participate.
Joint major students, who will gain insight into ancient and contemporary First Nations cultures in British Columbia and North America, will also learn about aboriginal perspectives on the contemporary world including First Nations issues in archaeology, cultural heritage, resource management, government relations and land claims. Students are trained in material culture studies, techniques and technologies to analyze the ancient and historic past, ancient and modern artistic traditions, conservation and management of archaeological and museum collections, and other public exhibits related to First Nations heritage. Students should plan their program in consultation with First Nations Studies and Archaeology advisors.
Lower Division First Nations Studies Requirements
Students complete all of
FNST 101-3 The Cultures, Languages and Origins of Canada’s First Peoples
FNST 201-3 Canadian Aboriginal Peoples’ Perspectives on History
SA 101-4 Introduction to Anthropology
and one of
LING 100-3 Communication and Language
LING 160-3 Language, Culture, and Society
SA 286-4 Aboriginal Peoples and British Columbia: Introduction
Lower Division Archaeology Requirements
Students complete all of
ARCH 131-3 Human Origins
ARCH 201-3 Introduction to Archaeology
ARCH 272-3 Archaeology of the Old World
ARCH 273-3 Archaeology of the New World
Upper Division First Nations Studies Requirements
Students complete at least 22 units of upper division First Nations studies, including all of
FNST 301-3 Issues in Applied First Nations Studies Research
FNST 401-3 Aboriginal Rights and Government Relations
FNST 402-3 The Discourse of Native Peoples
FNST 403-3 Indigenous Knowledge in the Modern World
and the remaining 10 units from the following.
CRIM 311-3 Minorities and the Criminal Justice System
FNST 322-3 Special Topics in First Nations Studies
FNST/HIST 325-4 History of Aboriginal Peoples of North America to 1850†
FNST/HIST 326-4 History of Aboriginal Peoples of North America since 1850†
FNST/WS 327-4 Aboriginal Women in Canada†
FNST 329-3 Sexuality and Gender: Indigenous Perspectives
FNST 332-3 Ethnobotany of British Columbia First Nations
FNST/ENGL 360-4 Popular Writing by Indigenous Authors†
FNST 363-5 Indigenous Poetry, Poetics, Printmaking
FNST 383-5 Indigenous Technology: Art and Sustainability
FNST 419/CRIM 419-3 Aboriginal/Indigenous Justice†
FNST/CRIM 429-3 Indigenous Peoples and International Law†
FNST 433-5 Indigenous Environmental Activism
FNST 442-3 Directed Readings in First Nations Studies
LING 430-3 Native American Languages
SA 388-4 Comparative Studies of Minority Indigenous Peoples
SA 486-4 Aboriginal Peoples and British Columbia: Advanced Seminar
†only one of the two courses may be used
Other First Nations content courses may be applied, subject to approval by the program director.
Upper Division Archaeology Requirements
Students complete at least 24 units of upper division archaeology including
ARCH 372-5 Material Culture Analysis
ARCH 471-5 Archaeological Theory
and at least 14 units from the list below including
ARCH 386-3 Archaeological Resource Management
and one of
ARCH 301-3 Prehistoric and Indigenous Art
ARCH 336-3 Special Topics in Prehistoric and Indigenous Art
and one of
ARCH 348-5 Archaeological Conservation
ARCH 349-5 Management of Archaeological Collections
and one of
ARCH 360-5 Native Cultures of North America
ARCH 378-3 Pacific Northwest North America
Special topics and/or directed readings courses may be applied toward the program, subject to approval by the program director.
First Nations Studies and Linguistics Joint Major Program
This joint major will focus and expand expertise where these two disciplines intersect. Students will gain insight into the languages and cultures of British Columbia and North America First Nations people. The program provides in-depth understanding of at least one First Nations language and develops skills related to language teaching and curriculum development. Students should plan their studies in consultation with both the First Nations Studies Program and the Department of Linguistics advisors.
Lower Division First Nations Studies Requirements
Students complete at least 13 units of lower division First Nations studies courses including all of
FNST 101-3 The Cultures, Languages and Origins of Canada’s First Peoples
FNST 201-3 Canadian Aboriginal Peoples’ Perspectives on History
SA 101-4 Introduction to Anthropology
and three addition units in a 100 or 200 division course with significant First Nations content, subject to approval by the program director. Examples of these courses follow.
ARCH 273-3 Archaeology of the New World
SA 286-4 Aboriginal Peoples and British Columbia: Introduction
Lower Division Linguistics Requirements
Students complete at least 15 units of lower division linguistics courses including both of
LING 220-3 Introduction to Linguistics
LING 221-3 Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology
plus nine additional 100 or 200 division linguistics units. Note that LING 222 is required for many upper division courses. The following are recommended.
LING 231-3 Introduction to First Nations Language I
LING 232-3 Introduction to First Nations Language II
LING 241-3 Languages of the World
Subject to approval by the program director, other lower division courses that have First Nations language content may be applied toward this program
Upper Division First Nations Studies Requirements
Students complete at least 21 units of upper division First Nations studies including all of
FNST 301-3 Issues in Applied First Nations Studies Research
FNST 322-3 Special Topics in First Nations Studies
FNST 401-3 Aboriginal Rights and Government Relations
FNST 402-3 The Discourse of Native Peoples
FNST 403-3 Indigenous Knowledge in the Modern World
and the remaining six units from the following
ARCH 360-5 Native Cultures of North America
ARCH 378-3 Pacific Northwest North America
CRIM 311-3 Minorities and the Criminal Justice System
ENGL 453W-4 Aboriginal Literatures
FNST/HIST 325-4 History of Aboriginal Peoples of North America to 1850†
FNST/HIST 326-4 History of Aboriginal Peoples of North America since 1850†
FNST/WS 327-4 Aboriginal Women in Canada†
FNST 329-3 Sexuality and Gender: Indigenous Perspectives†
FNST 332-3 Ethnobotany of BC First Nations
FNST/ENGL 360-4 Popular Writing by Indigenous Authors†
FNST 363-5 Indigenous Poetry, Peotics, Printmaking
FNST 383-5 Indigenous Technology: Art and Sustainability
FNST/CRIM 419-3 Aboriginal/Indigenous Justice†
FNST/CRIM 429-3 Indigenous Peoples and International Law†
FNST 433-5 Indigenous Environmental Activism
FNST 442-3 Directed Readings in First Nations Studies
HIST 427-4 Problems in the History of Aboriginal Peoples
SA 388-4 Comparative Studies of Minority Indigenous Peoples
SA 486-4 Aboriginal Peoples and British Columbia: Advanced Seminar
†only one of the two courses may be used
Other courses that have First Nations content may be applied toward this program, subject to approval by the program director.
Upper Division Linguistics Requirements
Students complete at least 21 units of upper division linguistics courses including two of
LING 321-3 Phonology
LING 322-3 Syntax
LING 323-3 Morphology
LING 324-3 Semantics
LING 330-3 Phonetics
and two of
LING 331-3 Description and Analysis of a First Nations Language I
LING 332-3 Description and Analysis of a First Nations Language II
LING 408-3 Field Linguistics
LING 430-3 Native American Languages
LING 431-3 Language Structures I
LING 432-3 Language Structures II
LING 433-3 First Nations Language Mentoring I
LING 434-3 First Nations Language Mentoring II
and nine additional upper division linguistics units. The following are recommended.
LING 309W-3 Sociolinguistics
LING 335-3 Topics in First Nations Language I
LING 350-3 First Language Acquisition
LING 360-3 Linguistics and Language Teaching
LING 362-3 English as a Second Language: Theory
LING 407 Historical Linguistics
LING 435-3 Topics in First Nations Language II
LING 441-3 Linguistic Universals and Typology
Special topics and/or directed readings courses may be applied toward this program, subject to approval by the program director.
Post Baccalaureate Diploma in First Nations Studies
Through First Nations Studies courses and courses from other disciplines, the program provides in-depth knowledge of Aboriginal and indigenous issues including First Nations cultures and indigenous knowledge, historical contexts, natural and cultural resource management, and legal and public policy issues. Learners engage in dialogue and discussion around these issues and evaluate them, considering Aboriginal perspectives. This program is comprised of at least 30 units of upper division or graduate level courses. Courses are offered on an ongoing basis at both the Burnaby and Kamloops campuses.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.00 GPA from a BC university, or a 2.4 GPA from a university outside of BC, or equivalent. Students can apply for entry in the fall, spring or summer terms. Consult with the Burnaby or Kamloops program offices for admission deadlines.
Program Requirements
The post baccalaureate diploma (PBD) program can be completed through full-time or part-time study, or a combination by attending 91ÅÝܽ’s Burnaby and/or Kamloops locations. Upon University admission, students must be approved for entry and must complete a PBD course plan. Completion is expected within two or three years, to a maximum of five years, with a 2.5 GPA in all diploma courses. Transfer credit may be approved if it meets the program requirements, and at least 18 of the 30 required units are completed at 91ÅÝܽ. Transfer credit application must be initiated at the time of University application. Credit applied to this program may not be applied to another 91ÅÝܽ certificate, diploma or degree, or vice-versa.
Prerequisite Courses
Students complete both of
FNST 101-3 The Cultures, Languages and Origins of Canada’s First Peoples
FNST 201-3 Canadian Aboriginal Peoples’ Perspectives on History
Core Courses
Students complete all of
FNST 301-3 Issues in Applied First Nations Studies Research
FNST 401-3 Aboriginal Rights and Government Relations
FNST 402-3 The Discourse of Native Peoples
FNST 403-3 Indigenous Knowledge in the Modern World
First Nations Studies Elective Courses
Students complete at least two of
FNST 322-3 Special Topics in First Nations Studies
FNST 332-3 Ethnobotany of British Columbia First Nations
FNST 442-3 Directed Readings in First Nations Studies
Additional Electives
The remaining 12 elective units will be chosen by completing additional units from the list above (FNST 322, 332, 442) and/or from the following courses.
ARCH 360-5 Native Cultures of North America
ARCH 386-3 Archaeological Resource Management*
ARCH 435-6 Fieldwork Practicum*
CRIM 311-3 Minorities and the Criminal Justice System
FNST/HIST 325-4 History of Aboriginal Peoples of North America to 1850†
FNST/HIST 326-4 History of Aboriginal Peoples of North America since 1850†
FNST/WS 327-4 Aboriginal Women in Canada†
FNST 329-3 Sexuality and Gender: Indigenous Perspectives
FNST/ENGL 360-4 Popular Writing by Indigenous Authors†
FNST 363-5 Indigenous Poetry, Poetics, Printmaking
FNST 383-5 Indigenous Technology: Art and Sustainability
FNST/CRIM 419-3 Aboriginal/Indigenous Justice†
FNST/CRIM 429-3 Indigenous Peoples and International Law†
FNST 433-5 Indigenous Environmental Activism
LING 331-3 Description and Analysis of a First Nations Language I
LING 332-3 Description and Analysis of a First Nations Language II
LING 430-3 Native American Languages
LING 431-3 Language Structures I
LING 432-3 Language Structures II
LING 433-3 First Nations Language Mentoring I
LING 434-3 First Nations Language Mentoring II
SA 386-4 Native Peoples and Public Policy
SA 388-4 Comparative Studies of Minority Indigenous Peoples
SA 486-4 Aboriginal Peoples and British Columbia: Advanced Seminar
*if topic is appropriate
†only one of the two courses may be used
Additional upper division courses with First Nations content, as well as graduate courses, may be approved by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences to be used to satisfy program requirements.
Collaborative Major Program with Thompson Rivers University
Applications are not being accepted for the 2009/2010 academic year.
This collaborative major is a joint initiative between Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and 91ÅÝܽ, the latter facilitated through the University’s Aboriginal partnership program on the Kamloops Indian Reserve in the BC Interior. The program is available to 91ÅÝܽ and Thompson Rivers University students who wish to complete this major as part of their degree requirements for either a TRU or 91ÅÝܽ bachelor of arts degree.
Courses marked with † are offered at Thompson Rivers University.
Lower Division Requirements
(24-25 units)
Required Courses
Students complete
FNST 201-3 Canadian Aboriginal Peoples' Perspectives on History*
and either both of
LING 231-3 Introduction to First Nations Language I
LING 232-3 Introduction to First Nations Language II
or, for those with an introductory or intermediate level background in an Aboriginal language, both of
LING 433-3 First Nations Language Mentoring I
LING 434-3 First Nations Language Mentoring II
and one of
ANTH 214-3 Canadian Native Peoples†
FNST 101-3 The Cultures, Languages and Origins of Canada’s First Peoples*
and one of
ANTH 121-3 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology†
SA 101-4 Introduction to Anthropology
and one of
ANTH 119-3 Introduction to Archaeology†
ARCH 100-3 Ancient Peoples and Places
ARCH 201-3 Introduction to Archaeology
*also available as distance education courses
Elective Courses
Students must also complete at least six units of elective courses, with First Nations/Aboriginal studies content, selected from the following.
ANTH 219-3 Ancient North Americans†
ANTH 223-3 Indians of British Columbia†
ANTH 260-3 Minorities in the Modern World†
ARCH 200-3 Special Topics in World Prehistory
ARCH 223-3 The Prehistory of Canada
ARCH 273-3 Archaeology of the New World
CNST 200-3 Introduction to Canadian Studies†
ENG 241-3 Canadian Native Literature†
GEOG 223-3 The Regional Geography of BC and the Yukon†
HIST 201-3 The History of Western Canada
HIST 202-3 Native History of Canada†
SA 286-4 Aboriginal Peoples and British Columbia: Introduction
SOCI 201-3 Race and Ethnic Relations†
TMGT 102-3 Cultural, Heritage and Nature Interpretation†
To meet this group requirement, and with the approval of the program advisor, students may use other Simon Fraser University or TRU courses that contain significant First Nations/Aboriginal studies content.
Recommended Courses
In addition, the following are strongly recommended.
SA 255-4 Introduction to Social Research
and one of
MATH 120-3 Introduction to Statistics†
STAT 203-3 Introduction to Statistics for the social Sciences
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete at least 30 upper division units from 91ÅÝܽ or from Thompson Rivers University. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that they have met the prerequisites for the upper division courses in which they wish to enrol.
Required Courses
Students complete 12 units including both of
FNST 301-3 Issues in Applied First Nations Studies Research
FNST 403-3 Indigenous Knowledge in the Modern World
and one of
ANTH 327-3 First Nations Natural Resource Management†
FNST 401-3 Aboriginal Rights and Government Relations
and one of
ENG 447-3 Studies in Aboriginal Literature†
FNST 402-3 The Discourse of Native Peoples
Group Requirements
In addition to the above, students must complete at least one course from each of the following groups.
To meet this group requirement, and with the approval of the program advisor, students may use other Simon Fraser University or TRU courses that contain significant First Nations/Aboriginal studies content.
FNST 322 and 442 may be used to fulfil this group requirement only if the topics are deemed appropriate to at least one of the four group titles as shown below.
Group I Aboriginal Language and/or Linguistics of Aboriginal Languages, Indigenous Philosophy, Literature, Fine and Performing Arts
ENG 447-3 Studies in Aboriginal Literature† **
FNST 322-3 Special Topics in First Nations Studies
FNST 402-3 The Discourse of Native Peoples **
FNST 442-3 Directed Readings in First Nations Studies
LING 323-3 Morphology*
LING 331-3 Description and Analysis of a First Nations Language I
LING 332-3 Description and Analysis of a First Nations Language II
LING 335-3 Topics in First Nations Language I: Teaching and Learning an Aboriginal Language
LING 430-3 Native American Languages
LING 431-3 Language Structures I
LING 432-3 Language Structures II
LING 433-3 First Nations Language Mentoring I
LING 434-3 First Nations Language Mentoring II
LING 435-3 Special Topics in Linguistics II: Topics in First Nations Language II
Group II Aboriginal History and Public Policy
ANTH 405-3 Canadian Status Treaty Indian Reserve Communities†
FNST 322-3 Special Topics in First Nations Studies
FNST/HIST 325-4 History of Aboriginal Peoples of North America to 1850***
FNST/HIST 326-4 History of Aboriginal Peoples of North America since 1850***
FNST 401-3 Aboriginal Rights and Government Relations**
FNST 419/CRIM 419-3 Aboriginal/Indigenous Justice***
FNST/CRIM 429-3 Indigenous Peoples and International Law***
FNST 442-3 Directed Readings in First Nations Studies
SA 386-4 Native Peoples and Public Policy
Group III Cultural and Natural Resource Management and Archaeology
ANTH 306-3 Summer Field Training in Archaeology†*
ANTH 327-3 First Nations Natural Resource Management† **
ANTH 420-3/6 Archaeology of British Columbia†
ARCH 349-5 Management of Archaeological Collections*
ARCH 365-3 Ecological Archaeology* (or ANTH 326†)
ARCH 372-5 Material Culture Analysis*
ARCH 386-3 Archaeological Resource Management*
ARCH 435-6 Field Work Practicum* (or ANTH 411-3/6†)
ARCH 485-5 Lithic Technology*
FNST 322-3 Special Topics in First Nations Studies
FNST 332-3 Ethnobotany of British Columbia First Nations
FNST 442-3 Directed Readings in First Nations Studies
Group IV Comparative Study of Indigenous and Aboriginal Peoples
ANTH 401-3 Native Peoples of North America†
ANTH 404-3 Peoples and Cultures of the North American Arctic†
ARCH 360-5 Native Cultures of North America
CRIM 311-3 Minorities and the Criminal Justice System
ENG 446-3 Studies in Commonwealth Post Colonial Literature: Indigenous Literatures of Canada, Australia and New Zealand†
FNST 322-3 Special Topics in First Nations Studies
FNST 442-3 Directed Readings in First Nations Studies
SA 388-4 Comparative Studies of Minority Indigenous Peoples
SA 486-4 Aboriginal Peoples and British Columbia: Advanced Seminar
*if the topic includes a significant component of First Nations/Aboriginal content
**students may count this for credit if this course(s) was not used as an upper division required course
***only one of the two courses may be used
†Thompson Rivers University course
Elective Courses
If, after meeting the upper division required courses and group requirements, the total upper division units is less than 30, the student is required to complete an additional three to eight units of electives from any of the above Upper Division Group Requirement courses, or from additional courses in FNST, or with First Nations/Aboriginal studies content offered at either 91ÅÝܽ or TRU.
Certificate in First Nations Studies Research
This program explores the history, prehistory, culture, language and contemporary situation of Canadian Aboriginal peoples, and teaches basic research skills about First Nations/Aboriginal issues with emphasis on BC Interior Aboriginal people. All program can be completed at the Kamloops site or the Burnaby campus. Normal completion requires five full time terms. The certificate, which can be completed as a two year program or as part of a BA, is especially suited to Aboriginals who wish to gain proficiency in First Nations/Aboriginal issues, social research skills, and basic cultural resource management skills. It is also open to non-Aboriginal students.
Admission Requirements
Normal University admission requirements apply. Students may be admitted under regular or special categories. Assistance is available at the Kamloops site office or First Nations Studies’ Burnaby office.
Lower and Upper Division Requirements
Requirements include
• successful completion of at least 30 units, of which a minimum 18 are earned by completing six required courses. In addition, students complete one practicum option (Option 1, 2, or 3). The remaining nine units are selected from the specified list of optional courses.
• minimum grade point average of 2.0 calculated on all courses applied to the certificate. Duplicate courses are counted only once.
• completion of the certificate normally within five years of program admission.
Students complete all of
ARCH 273-3 Archaeology of the New World
FNST 201-3 Canadian Aboriginal Peoples’ Perspectives on History
FNST 301-3 Issues in Applied First Nations Studies Research
LING 231-3 Introduction to First Nations Language I
plus one of
FNST 101-3 The Cultures, Languages and Origins of Canada’s First Peoples
SA 286-4 Aboriginal Peoples and British Columbia: Introduction
plus one of
ARCH 201-3 Introduction to Archaeology
SA 101-4 Introduction to Anthropology (A)
The following course is strongly recommended.
SA 255-4 Introduction to Social Research (SA)
plus nine additional units** chosen from
ARCH 200-3 Special Topics in World Prehistory*
ARCH 332-3 Special Topics in Archaeology I*
ARCH 333-3 Special Topics in Archaeology II*
ARCH 336-3 Special Topics in Prehistoric and Indigenous Art
ARCH 360-5 Native Cultures of North America
ARCH 386-3 Archaeological Resource Management*
FNST 101-3 The Cultures, Languages and Origins of Canada’s First Peoples
FNST 322-3 Special Topics in First Nations Studies
FNST/HIST 325-4 History of Aboriginal Peoples of North America to 1850†
FNST/HIST 326-4 History of Aboriginal Peoples of North America since 1850†
FNST/WS 327-4 Aboriginal Women in Canada
FNST 329-3 Sexuality and Gender: Indigenous Perspectives
FNST 332-3 Ethnobotany of British Columbia First Nations
FNST/ENGL 360-4 Popular Writing by Indigenous Authors
FNST 363-5 Indigenous Poetry, Poetics, Printmaking
FNST 383-5 Indigenous Technology: Art and Sustainability
FNST 401-3 Aboriginal Rights and Government Relations
FNST 402-3 The Discourse of Native Peoples
FNST 403-3 Indigenous Knowledge in the Modern World
FNST/CRIM 419-3 Aboriginal/Indigenous Justice†
FNST/CRIM 429-3 Indigenous Peoples and International Law†
FNST 433-3 Indigenous Environmental Activism
FNST 442-3 Directed Readings in First Nations Studies
LING 160-3 Language, Culture and Society
LING 232-3 Introduction to a First Nations Language II
SA 386-4 The Ethnography of Politics (SA)*
SA 388-4 Comparative Studies of Minority Indigenous Peoples (SA)
SA 486-4 Aboriginal Peoples and British Columbia: Advanced Seminar (A)
WS 200-3 Women in Cross-Cultural Perspective*
*when topic is appropriate
**other courses that have significant First Nations/Aboriginal content may be counted towards this certificate with First Nations Studies approval
†only one of the two courses may be used and may count toward the certificate
(A) anthropology courses; (S) sociology courses
The program’s practicum component can be fulfilled by selecting one of three options. Some courses within each option have prerequisites; accordingly, students should plan their programs in advance.
Option 1
SA 141 or ARCH 350 is required. This is the first term of co-operative education in either sociology and anthropology, or archaeology. The employment situation must be acceptable to the First Nations Studies research program.
Option 2
At least five units of an archaeology field school, involving survey and excavation of a First Nations heritage site are required. The Kamloops site offers a 14 unit archaeology field school bi-annually.
Option 3
FNST 442 is required, which permits a faculty member to supervise an independent field research project acceptable to the First Nations Studies research certificate.
Note: Some Burnaby or Vancouver campus courses may be used toward the certificate with steering committee approval. A three course maximum (10 units) of comparable content and level from an approved college or university may be transferred, subject to University regulations and certificate steering committee approval. Units applied to this certificate may also be applied to a major or minor or bachelor’s degree under normal program regulations, but may not be applied to another 91ÅÝܽ certificate or diploma.
In conjunction with other Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences departments and other faculties offering co-op education, eligible First Nations studies minors may apply for work placements in native groups or with private, public and non-profit sectors employers.
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