Indigenous Social Policy and the Law - INST 2220

This course explores the complex issues associated with Canadian policies and legal practices affecting Indigenous communities. Students will read a weekly report dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of Indigenous peoples in Canada and familiarize themselves with Aboriginal title, rights and Treaty rights, and Indigenous laws and governance. By keeping up with the latest news and analyses pertaining to Indigenous rights, students will also develop the knowledge and skills necessary to critically examine the historical and contemporary dimensions of social and legal policy in Canada regarding Indigenous communities.

Note: Prerequisites: INST 1000. Restricted to Arts and Sciences Diploma, Indigenous Studies, Justice 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 Fri: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm
 41210 A01 Yes

This is an in-page alert component.


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 $695.50 $1,190.50
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $0 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 $695.50 $2,192.50
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $0 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.

Have a question about the Indigenous Social Policy and the Law course?

Request more information »