Indigenous Education Program

Faculty of Education

Undergraduate Courses

IED 371   Units: 1.5   Schedule

Formerly: EDCI 371, IS 371

The History of Indigenous Education in Canada

A broad overview of the history of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit education in Canada. Various eras in the history of K-12 Indigenous Education in Canada will be examined. Pre-contact forms of Indigenous knowledge and pedagogy are emphasized. The purpose of education from both historical and contemporary Indigenous perspectives will be explored as well as the current situation and future directions in both public schools and Indigenous-controlled schools in BC.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 371, EDCI 371, IS 371.

Grading: COM, N, F

IED 373   Units: 1.5   Schedule

Formerly: EDCI 373, IS 373

EL TELNIWT and Indigenous Education

An exploration of learning and teaching approaches to better address the educational requirements of Indigenous children, youth, and adults through understanding Indigenous peoples' relationship with land, language, and community. Topics include: study of who Indigenous peoples are, diversity amongst Indigenous peoples, ways to Indigenize the learning and educational environment, and of the systems that impact teachers and learners.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 373, EDCI 373, IS 373.

IED 473   Units: 1.5   Schedule

CENENITEL TW TOLNEW: Helping each other to learn

Introduction to an Indigenous world of learning and teaching through hands-on practical activities integrated with theoretical and academic goals. Experiences in the principles of traditional Indigenous ways of teaching and learning such as mentorship and apprenticeship. Respectful practice, community engagement and personal responsibility help learners develop insight into Indigenous pedagogy while working alongside community knowledge keepers, elders, and artists.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 473, EDCI 473, 487, 499 (if taken on the same topic). May be taken more than once for credit in different topics with the permission of the program.

Grading: COM, N, F.

IED 499   Units: 1.5 or 3.0   Schedule

Professional Development - Indigenous Education

Directed at improving specific teacher and/or administrator competencies.

Note: May be taken more than once for credit in different topics with the permission of the program.

Grading: COM, N, F

Graduate Courses

IED 572   Units: 1.5   Schedule

SKÁLs: Indigenous Epistemology

An exploration of the natural laws of the world from an Indigenous perspective. Critical elements of examination will include: utilizing community stories (with permission) to enhance language learning opportunities and curriculum development; reinforcing the value of the knowledge that students bring to the classroom from their home communities; living in a bi-cultural world; and the cultural effects of language and culture loss - creating places for healing.