Fleming College

Bridging Two Worlds: Connecting with Indigenous Peoples of Canada

Course Code: SOCI248

Familiarize yourself with Indigenous worldviews as you learn from the experiences of Indigenous people to dispel stereotypes, myths and explore the historic and contemporary representations of Indigenous peoples of Canada. Using the Medicine Wheel to incorporate Indigenous ways of knowing, you will examine the significance of Land, Identify, Education and Health to Indigenous people. You will identify and discuss major events in Canada that have lead to the issues facing Indigenous people today and build knowledge and skills to interact in a mutually respectful way with Indigenous peoples in our communities and workplaces.