Political Science (POLI) 311
Aboriginal Politics and Governments (Revision 1)

This version of POLI 311 closed June 5, 2003. To current version.

Delivery mode: Individualized study or grouped study
Credits: 3 - Social Science
Prerequisite: None.
Centre: State and Legal Studies
Challenge for Credit: POLI 311 has a Challenge for Credit option.

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Overview

POLI 311 outlines Aboriginal governing traditions, the evolution of Aboriginal politics and changes in Aboriginal governance systems as well as current trends and issues associated with Aboriginal governments. Particular attention is paid to the Indian Act, treaty making, and land claims agreements.

Examined as well are issues related to Aboriginal governments and intergovernmental relations such as Aboriginal governments in urban settings, Aboriginal governments and Aboriginal women, Aboriginal governments and justice, the problems of financing Aboriginal self-government, and the relations of Aboriginal governments with federal, provincial, and municipal governments.

Outline

  • Unit 1 Introduction to Aboriginal Politics and Government
  • Unit 2 Aboriginal Governments: The Context
  • Unit 3 Aboriginal Governments in Practice
  • Unit 4 Intergovernmental Relations
  • Unit 5 Special Issues Related to Aboriginal Governments
  • Unit 6 Treaty Making, Land Claim Agreements, and Aboriginal Government
  • Unit 7 Aboriginal Governments in Canada: Future Directions

Evaluation

To receive credit for POLI 311, students must achieve a course composite grade of at least "D" (50 percent) and a grade of 50 percent on the final examination.

Short Paper Two Assignments (25% each) Final Exam Total
10% 50% 40% 100%

Course Materials

Textbooks

Cassidy, F. And R. Bish. 1989. Indian Government. Its Meaning in Practice. Lantzville, BC: Oolichan Books and the Institute for Research on Public Policy.

Hylton, J. H. (Ed.). 1994. Aboriginal Self-Government in Canada. Current Trends and Issues. Saskatoon, SK: Purich Publishing.

Other Material

The course materials include a study guide, student manual and a reading file.

Athabasca University reserves the right to amend course outlines occasionally and without notice.
Courses offered by other delivery methods may vary from their individualized-study counterparts.

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