Indigenous Studies

Location:	Marion McCain Building 6135 University Avenue Room 3010 P.O. Box 15000 Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Telephone:	(902) 494-2221
Fax:	(902) 494-1957
Website:	www.dal.ca/indigenousstudies
Email:	indg@dal.ca

Students can enhance their familiarity with Indigenous knowledge and knowledge of Indigenous issues with either a Minor or a Certificate option, or with elective courses. Students completing the Certificate or Minor will become familiar with Indigenous perspectives on historical and contemporary political, social, and economic issues; learn about the history of the Indian Residential School system and the implications of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's Calls to Action; become familiar with (and be given the opportunity to deepen through an elective option) Indigenous models of research; and will have the opportunity to attain basic competencies around the protocols of working with Indigenous groups or in Indigenous communities.

Minor requirements

Certificate requirements