JSGS 893:Foundations in Indigenous Governance (Fall 2026)

Position Summary

Indigenous peoples’ governance frameworks, while diverse, are intrinsically informed by Indigenous worldviews. This course explores settler-colonial Canada’s attempts to eradicate Indigenous nationhood and the Indigenous peoples’ resistance to these attempts through the continued practice of governance. In particular, Indigenous worldviews will be presupposed to transform colonial inequity in contemporary Indigenous/Canadian governing relationships. Position Requirements A relevant Masters Degree is required. A PhD is preferred.