Indigenous Political Realities - INST 1220

This course is an introductory survey of settler colonial policies affecting Indigenous peoples in Canada as well as Indigenous efforts to confront these policies. Students will learn about the historical relationships, colonial contexts, and social, economic, political, and cultural patterns that have shaped the contemporary experience of Indigenous peoples in Canada. The course focuses on teaching critical-thinking and writing skills by exploring the impacts of colonization on Indigenous peoples and looking at paths toward decolonization and Indigenous resurgence and self-determination.

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


This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

DWNCA-ICC
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 17, 2025 Mon: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm
 41205 A01 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 $704.00 $1,199.00
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $8.5 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 $704.00 $2,201.00
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $8.5 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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