ACED-240 - Contemporary First Nation Issues - 3.00 Credits
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Course Details
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ACED 240 will provide the student with knowledge of contemporary First Nation issues. Students will examine First Nation peoples, employment, health and cultures. Other issues are: historical background, history of treaties, and Canada-First Nation relations, First Nation land claims, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, government policy, and Canadian law. Contemporary issues such as treaty negotiations, Bill C-31, and self-government initiatives will be analyzed.
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Part of the:BUSINESS Department
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Available/Required in the following Programs:Aboriginal Community Economic Development Diploma - Diploma Completion PlanFirst Nations Public Administration Certificate - FNPA Diploma (2Year) Completion Plan
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Prerequisites : ACED Certificate or permission of instructor.
Transferability: NVIT ACED 220 & NVIT ACED 240 = UVIC IS 200 (3).
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Course Outline
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Instructors Qualifications:
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Relevant Master's Degree.
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Office Hours:
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1.5 Per week
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Contact Hours:
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45
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Student Evaluation
Procedure:
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Assignments 50 - 70%, Final 30 - 50%, Total 100 %.
Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
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Learning Outcomes:
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Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:
gain an understanding of the historical roots of Canadian Colonialism;
understand the term, “First Nations”, describe and discuss Aboriginal Rights;
understand First Nations – Government Relations;
discuss the statistical profile of First Nations people;
understand the structural foundations of Indian Affairs and Government Policies;
understand Aboriginal organizations especially Native Women’s Associations;
describe and discuss Aboriginal-EuroCanadian conflicts in society;
critically discuss self-determination and self-government; and
understand contemporary First Nations issues in Canada.
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Text and Materials:
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Text: Falkenberg, Loren, E. et al (1999). Human Resource Management in Canada. Fourth Edition Canada. Harcourt Brace and Company.
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Other Resources:
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Frideres, James S. (1998), Aboriginal Peoples in Canada: Contemporary Conflicts, (Fifth edition). Prentice Hall: Scarborough Ontario.
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Transfer Credits:
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For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
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Other Information:
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Education Council approved November 2001.
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