Course Overview
This course develops an understanding of the different cultural based perspectives in resource management. Focusing on First Nation peoples, who are involved in all levels of natural resources administration and stewardship, the course will provide a foundation to help the student build a broader understanding, awareness, and appreciation for First Nations cultural values and concerns. The course also introduces students to the current structure of aboriginal organizations and government agencies involved with aboriginal affairs. Important resource management issues as they related to aboriginal organizations will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
2.0
- Retired
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the global status of First Nations populations.
- Describe the impact of European contact and colonization on First Nations societies in Canada and BC.
- Explain the First Nations cultural diversity of Canada and BC.
- Define the cultural and ethnic composition of Canada and BC.
- Compare traditional First Nations values with other Canadian cultural values.
- Describe aboriginal "Rights and Title" in a historical, political and legal context.
- Describe the Treaty Process in BC.
- Explain the historical and contemporary First Nations approaches to land and resources management.
- Describe important BC Aboriginal organizations and groups found throughout the province.
- Describe Aboriginal concerns, issues, and projects related to resource management in the province.
- Describe the structure and responsibilities of government agencies related to aboriginal affairs.
- Analyse the current level of interaction between the different government agencies and aboriginal organizations.
- Describe how recent court decisions are influencing current legislation and resource management activities.
Effective as of Fall 2009
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