LGLS 3310U – Indigenous Peoples, Law and the State in Canada

This course is an overview of the evolution of Canadian law as it relates to Aboriginal peoples, including the history of the Indian Act, treaty rights, Aboriginal rights under the Charter, legislative jurisdiction, self-government, and land claims. We will discuss the role of Indigenous traditional jurisprudence in shaping Canadian law, and how law has been and continues to be used as an instrument of oppression against Aboriginal peoples in Canada. International aspects of Indigenous rights and legal claims will be considered.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): LGLS 2940U
Experiential learning: Yes