APP 350 - Indigenous Studies 30

Delivery Options Blended

UCalgary Continuing Education

Course Description

This course will support students in gaining a deeper understanding of historical and contemporary experiences that impact Indigenous peoples’ in Canada. This course will explore Indigenous rights and self-government in Canada and internationally. Students will examine historical documents including the numbered treaties and the Indian Act and explore issues that Indigenous peoples and communities are challenged with today such as discrimination, land claims and modern treaties.

Course Details

By the completion of this course, successful students will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding that Canadian Indigenous peoples have an inherent right to self-government and self-determination
Demonstrate an understanding of Indigenous land rights, entitlements, and current land claim negotiations with the Government of Canada
Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of colonialism experienced by Indigenous peoples in Alberta and Canada
Demonstrate an understanding that Indigenous peoples around the world face common issues in their history, geography, politics, economics, education, and culture

Notes

Formerly UPG 350 Indigenous Studies 3. Students who have taken UPG 350 should not enrol in this course.

Prerequisites

Successful completion of Aboriginal Studies 20, or equivalent course.

Questions about placement? Please contact us.

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APP 350 - 004

Aug 24, 2025

Blended

Available

Aug 24, 2025 to Dec 07, 2025

Online Synchronous

12:30PM to 3:30PM

Aug 24, 2025 to Dec 07, 2025

Field Trip

12:30PM to 3:30PM

Sep 06, 2025 to Dec 06, 2025

Schedule and Location

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70.0

Blended

Flat Fee non-credit

$599.00

Reading List / Textbook

Title: 150 Years Retold
Edition: 2019
Authors: Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm, Sonny Assu, et al.
Publisher: Highwater Press
ISBN: 978-1553797586

Title: Those Who Know: Profiles of Alberta's Native Elders
Edition: 20th Anniversary (2012)
Authors: Dianne Meili
Publisher: NeWest Press
ISBN: 978-1927063132

Visit the UCalgary Bookstore at www.calgarybookstore.ca.

Section Notes

Prerequisites: None

• This course will be delivered in a blended format. Most Sunday sessions will occur online, with community-based in person scheduled activities on specific dates

• There will be in-person community sessions scheduled (field trips). The locations and dates are to be announced, but will be released prior to the start of the course

• Attendance to in-person community sessions is required for successful completion of this course.

• Students living outside of Calgary can still successfully complete and engage in this course. Students from outside of Calgary are advised to discuss alternative arrangements for cultural activities in their own communities with the course instructor.

Online Synchronous classes are held online in real time (Mountain Time) at the specified time and dates.

This course uses:

Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post the course outline and other materials in D2L.
Zoom web conferencing software.

To fully participate in the live sessions, students will need: an internet connection, and a reliable headset with microphone.

For more information, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registering on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

It is the student’s responsibility to confirm transcript deadlines with UCalgary Admissions.

APP 350 - 005

May 03, 2026

Blended

Available

May 03, 2026 to Jul 26, 2026

Online Synchronous

12:30PM to 3:30PM

May 03, 2026 to Jul 26, 2026

Field Trip

12:30PM to 3:30PM

May 09, 2026 to Jul 25, 2026

Schedule and Location

View Details

70.0

Blended

Flat Fee non-credit

$599.00

Reading List / Textbook

Title: 150 Years Retold
Edition: 2019
Authors: Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm, Sonny Assu, et al.
Publisher: Highwater Press
ISBN: 978-1553797586

Title: Those Who Know: Profiles of Alberta's Native Elders
Edition: 20th Anniversary (2012)
Authors: Dianne Meili
Publisher: NeWest Press
ISBN: 978-1927063132

Visit the UCalgary Bookstore at www.calgarybookstore.ca.

Section Notes

Prerequisites: None

• This course will be delivered in a blended format. Most Sunday sessions will occur online, with community-based in person scheduled activities on specific dates

• There will be in-person community sessions scheduled (fieldtrips). The locations and dates are to be announced, but will be released prior to the start of the course

• Attendance to in-person community sessions is required for successful completion of this course

Students will require access to a computer with the required software, Internet connection, a headset with speakers and microphone, webcam, and a monitor large enough to display multiple applications (or the use of two monitors).

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post the course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information about D2L, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registered on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.