Learn the skills of responsible Indigenous studies research

INDG 350.6 – Indigenous Studies Research

What is Indigenous studies research and how is it accomplished? These are the driving questions we will address in this course. Through lecture, readings, and experiential learning experiences, we will explore the different methodologies, research strategies, ethical considerations and research skills needed to conduct responsible, robust and meaningful Indigenous studies research.

Fall-Winter 2016/17
Instructor: Sarah Nickel
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00-11:50 am
Kirk Hall 146
Prerequisites: NS/INDG 261 & INDG 262, and six credit units 200-level NS/INDG—or instructor’s permission

This unique course is perfect for anyone interested in Indigenous research, but the methodologies and approaches learned here will transfer to other areas of social science work. By the end of the course, students will have working knowledge of the broad history of Indigenous research (including its strained relationship with the academy); will learn a variety of methods and theoretical approaches to Indigenous research; and will be able to complete Indigenous ethics protocols, research design, literature reviews, and data collection and analysis (through oral interviews and archival research).