BC's Indigenous Public Post-Secondary Institute

INST-270 - Aboriginal Title and Modern Treaties - 3.00 Credits

INST-270 - Aboriginal Title and Modern Treaties - 3.00 Credits

Course Details
This course surveys the contemporary land claims in Canada. Current issues affecting Aboriginal titles, sovereignty and First Nations governance will be examined. Modern treaty process and historical process will be critiqued.
Part of the:
  • UNIVERSITY TRANSFER Department
  • Available/Required in the following Programs:
  • Tourism Management Certificate - Certificate Completion Plan
  • Prerequisites : INST 202, or admission to the Natural Resource Technology Program or permission of instructor.
    Course Outline
    Instructors Qualifications: Relevant Master's Degree.
    Office Hours: 1.5 Per Week
    Contact Hours: 45
    Student Evaluation
    Procedure:
    Assignments 50 - 70%, Final 30 - 50%, Total 100 %. Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
    Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should demonstrate knowledge, skills, and/or attitudes in the following:
  • be able to compare and contrast the British Columbia Treaty Commission with the Delgamuukw process;

  • identify and understand the factors that result from the six stage steps of the BCTC;

  • demonstrate familiarity with the terminology and technicality of the Treaty Process;

  • interpret and assess the issues and concerns raised by the Treaty process in BC;

  • undertake and design a protocol and first four stages of the BCTC; and

  • work effectively and co-operatively in groups.
  • Text and Materials:
  • McKee, Christopher. Treaty Talks in BC - Negotiating a Mutually Beneficial Future.

  • First Nations Education Steering Committee. Understanding the BC Treaty Process.
  • Other Resources:
    Transfer Credits: For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
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