ABS201Y1
Introduction to Aboriginal Studies [48L/24T]
An introduction to Canadian Aboriginal studies and Aboriginal world views, including language, culture, history, politics,
economics, sociology, and science. A focus on critical thinking, the introduction of new perspectives, and community
context.
This is a Social Science or Humanities course
ABS205Y1
Aboriginal Spirituality [48L]
An exploration of spiritual practices and beliefs of Indigenous peoples with emphasis on Canada’s First Nations.
Spirituality through an historic lens, highlighting rituals such as Ghost Dances, Midewiwin Lodge, and Wabung, and
contemporary spiritual practices, including evolving belief systems, ritual and spiritual practice in today’s world, and the
balance of spirituality and spiritual practice with modernity.
Recommended preparation: ABS201Y1
This is a Humanities course
ABS210Y1
Introduction to the Ojibwa Language [72L]
An introduction to the Ojibwa language, including the syllabic writing system.
This is a Humanities course
ABS220Y1
Introduction to an Iroquoian Language [72L]
An introduction to one of the languages of the Iroquoian language family.
This is a Humanities course
ABS230H1
Introduction to Inukitut [24L]
An introduction to one dialect of Inuktitut, the language of the Inuit, including aspects of other dialects and the syllabic
writing system.
This is a Humanities course
ABS231H1
Elementary Inuktitut [24L]
This course builds on the introduction to Inuktitut from ABS230H1. Emphasis will be placed on developing grammatical
complexity and vocabulary in students’ oral skills, as well as dialect and cultural awareness.
Prerequisite: ABS230H1
This is a Humanities course
ABS250H1
Indigenous Environmental Education [24S]
An exploration of traditional environmental education and its relevance in contemporary Aboriginal society, with a focus on
the process of environmental education as well as on theory and conceptual understanding.
Prerequisite: ABS201Y1
This is a Social Science course
ABS300Y1
Worldviews, Indigenous Knowledges, and Oral Tradition [48L]
A study of the languages and culture of Aboriginal peoples through exploration of oral histories, from creation stories until
present times, including the role of oral history and methods for studying oral history through accounts told by elders.
Prerequisite: ABS201Y1
This is a Social Science or Humanities course
ABS301Y1
Native Language and Culture [48L]
Examination of the historical interplay of Aboriginal languages and cultures in Canada. Particular focus is on the language
and culture of a First Nation in Ontario.
Exclusion: ABS200Y1
Prerequisite: ABS201Y1
This is a Social Science or Humanities course
ABS302H1
Aboriginal Representation in the Mass Media and Society [24L]
A survey of historical and contemporary representations of Aboriginal people in the mass media. Introduction to basic
techniques for evaluating, analyzing, and understanding the construction of ‘Nativeness’ as it is communicated through
film, television, and other media. Examination of racial stereotypes and the role of mass communication in perpetuating
and challenging stereotypes, cultural appropriation, Aboriginal media production, impact of media portrayal of Aboriginal
peoples.
Prerequisite: ABS201Y1
This is a Social Science or Humanities course
ABS303Y0
Aboriginal Australia [TBA]
An overview of Aboriginal history and culture in Australia, including its precolonial past, land, society, and culture. Includes
discussion of Aboriginal rights, health, and modes of creative expression. This course will be offered on-site in Australia
as part of the Woodsworth College Summer Abroad program.
This is a Social Science course.
ABS310Y1
Ojibwa Language II [72L]
Further study of the Ojibwa language with emphasis on speaking and writing.
Prerequisite: ABS210Y1
This is a Humanities course
ABS320Y1
Aboriginal Visual Expression: Technical and Theoretical Aspects [48L, 24P]
ABS321H1
Aboriginal Visual Expression: Technical
and Theoretical Aspects [24L, 12P]
An introduction to expressive aboriginal visual art from a regional Anishnaabe perspective, including beading, leather
work, quillwork, birchbark baskets, with a concentration on technical, theoretical, historical, esthetic and cultural aspects
and contemporary practice.
Prerequisite: ABS201Y1 or permission of the instructor
This is a Humanities course
JAG321H1
Aboriginal People & Environmental Issues in Canada [36L]
This course explores Aboriginal views of environment and resource management from pre-European contact times
through to the present from an Aboriginal perspective. Emphasis will be placed on the emerging role of Aboriginal people
in environmental and resource management in Canada. Topics to be covered include: history of Aboriginal/non-Aboriginal
relations, Aboriginal world view and philosophy, Aboriginal environmental ethics and principles, and current environmental
issues confronting Aboriginal people. (Offered by Aboriginal Studies and the Geography Department)
Prerequisite: Two credits in Geography or Aboriginal Studies
This is a Social Science course
ABS323Y1
Intermediate Iroquoian Language [72L]
Further study of an Iroquoian language.
Prerequisite: ABS220Y1
This is a Humanities course
ABS330Y1
Aboriginal Music: Technical and Theoretical Aspects [48L]
ABS331H1
Aboriginal Music: Technical and Theoretical Aspects [24L]
Contemporary and historical musical performance practices of Aboriginal people of North and South America.
Prerequisite: ABS201Y1
This is a Humanities course
ABS341H1
North American Indigenous Theatre [24L]
An introduction to the evolution of Indigenous theatre in North America, examining traditional oratory, ceremony,
community responsibility, and social construct and their impact on current Indigenous theatre.
Prerequisite: ABS300Y1/ABS301Y1/ABS331H1/DRM100Y1
This is a Humanities course
ABS350Y1
Aboriginal Health Systems [48L]
An overview of Aboriginal health systems, internationally, nationally, provincially and locally, with a focus on Ontario.
Discussion of health models and strategies, policy, legislation, jurisdictional issues, Aboriginal health initiatives
Prerequisite: ABS201Y1/(UNI200H1 + UNI210H1)
This is a Social Science course
ABS351Y1
Aboriginal Legends & Teaching (formerly ABS351H1) [24L]
An introduction to laws of Aboriginal societies, focusing on the Nishnabe, as seen through legends and teachings.
Prerequisite: ABS201Y1
Exclusion: ABS351H1
This is a Social Science or Humanities course
ABS352H1
The Indian Act [24L]
The history of the Indian Act from its creation to the present.
Prerequisite: ABS201Y1
This is a Social Science or Humanities course
ABS353H1
Aboriginal Perspectives in Canadian Politics and Law I [24L]
A study of the development of Aboriginal/Western relations from a legal and political standpoint and the evolution of
Aboriginal issues and Native rights since contact. Aboriginal perspectives, customary law, restorative justice initiatives and
self-government, effects of Canadian law on Indigenous beliefs and life ways, political and economic development
potential.
Prerequisite: ABS201Y1
Recommended preparation: a course in Canadian history or politics
This is a Social Science or Humanities course
ABS354H1
Aboriginal Perspectives in Canadian Politics and Law 2 [24L]
A continuation of ABS353H1.
Prerequisite: ABS353H1
This is a Social Science or Humanities course
ABS398H0
Independent Experiential Study Project
ABS399Y0
Independent Experiential Study Project
An instructor-supervised group project in an off-campus setting. Details here.
ABS402H1
Traditional Indigenous Ecological Knowledge [36L]
An overview of the relationships between Indigenous peoples and their environments, including an exploration of cultural,
historical, and contemporary aspects of Indigenous environmental philosophies; the nature, control and transmission of
Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), and historical uses of TEK in managing the environment.
Prerequisite: ABS201Y1 plus one additional ABS designator course
This is a Social Science or Humanities course
ABS403H1
Aboriginal People in Urban Areas [24L]
An examination of Aboriginal peoples’ experiences in urban centres, including an examination of increasing Aboriginal
migration to Canadian and American cities, government policy affecting off-reserve Indians, and urban Indians’ concerns
and goals.
Prerequisite: ABS201Y1 plus two additional full-course equivalents in ABS
This is a Social Science or Humanities course
ABS404H1
Politics of Aboriginal Nursing [24L]
An examination of the impacts of policies and practices on the health of Aboriginal people in Canada which honours
Native world view and traditions and values cultural safety. Includes historical and social determinants of health, historical
events, policies and social realities and their consequences.
Prerequisite: Two full ABS courses plus permission of the instructor.
This is a Social Science course
ABS405Y1
Indigenous Thought & Expression: Creative Non-fiction [48S]
An investigation of (Anishnaabe, Iroquoian, Athapaskan, Salish), examined through the study of research and writing of
creative-nonfiction.
Prerequisite: ABS201Y1 plus one additional ABS designator course and permission of instructor
This is a Humanities course
JFP450H1
First Nations Issues in Health and Healing [24L]
An examination of issues about the health of Aboriginal people in Canada, providing an understanding of present day
health issues from the perspective of their historical and political context and effects of health care policy. (Offered by the
Faculty of Pharmacy)
This is a Social Science or Humanities course
ABS460Y1
Methodology in Aboriginal Studies [72L]
Basic methods in research in Aboriginal Studies, including oral tradition and community-based research, as well as
discussion of ethics, protocols, priorities, and comparative Indigenous methodologies.
Prerequisite: ABS201Y1 + permission of the instructor + 4th year status in Specialist or Joint Specialist program in
Aboriginal Studies.
This is a Social Science or Humanities course
ABS495Y1
Independent Research [TBA]
ABS496H1
Independent Research [TBA]
ABS497H1
Independent Research [TBA]
ABS498Y1
Independent Research [TBA]
Supervised independent research on a topic agreed on by the student and the supervisor before enrolment in the course.
Available only when someone is willing and able to supervise.
Prerequisite: ABS201Y1 plus one additional ABS designator full-course equivalent
This is a Social Science or Humanities course
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