Inuit Perspectives and Experiences - INST 1002

This course explores the history of Inuit people through the Eskimo Identification Canada system, the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, Inuit traditional systems of naming, and the present-day issues of Inuit Canadians. Additionally, this course looks at current issues facing Inuit Canadians such as climate change, the Northwest Passage, tourism, and other topics as they arise. As well as looking at Northern Inuit people, students will examine the complexities of southern-based urban Inuit life.

Note: Restricted to Arts and Sciences Diploma, Indigenous Studies and Open Studies.


This course is offered in an online setting. Your course will be taught in real-time at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Online
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 Tue: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm
 11268 O01 Yes

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This course can be taken through Open Studies or through one of our many programs. Read our application guide and apply now.

Tuition and fees for 2024-2025 Open Studies

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $495 $737.50 $1,232.50
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $42 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee: $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan: $386.00 per year
Students’ Association: $51.50 per term
U-Pass: $180.00 per term
Legal plan: $18.00 per year

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $1497 $737.50 $2,234.50
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $42 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee : $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan : $386.00 per year
Students’ Association : $51.50 per term
U-Pass : $180.00 per term
Legal plan : $18.00 per term

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

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