Renison University College

Affiliated with the University of Waterloo

240 Westmount Road N, Waterloo, ON

Canada N2L 3G4

Phone: 519-884-4404 | Fax: 519-884-5135 | uwaterloo.ca/Renison

Renison University College Land Acknowledgement

With gratitude, we acknowledge that Renison University College is located on the traditional territory of the Attawandaron (also known as Neutral), Anishinaabe, and Haudenosaunee peoples, which is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land promised to the Six Nations that includes ten kilometres on each side of the Grand River.

Winter 2020

Course Code: SDS 311R – Section: 001

Course Title: Public Policy and Native Peoples in Canada

Class Time: Tuesdays 11:30 – 2:20 pm Location: Ren 0403

Instructor: Kelly Laurila, PhD Social Work Office: NA Office Phone: NA Office Hours: Before/after class, or another time can be arranged upon request. Email: Kelly.laurila@uwaterloo.ca Alerts: Please check LEARN for weekly announcements pertaining to each class. This is how I will be communicating with you and how you will prepare for next class. Please be advised that there will be occasional use of smudging (the burning of sage) for ceremonial use in class. Speak to the instructor if you have any concerns or questions.

Course Description

This course examines the evolution, logic, processes and impacts of government policies developed specifically for Native peoples, with particular attention to government policy as both a cause of and response to social problems with Native communities.

The format of this course will be primarily taught using Indigenous pedagogy. Be advised that this course does not use lecture-style teaching as the primary way of conveying information. The responsibility for sharing knowledge and discussion of readings will rest equally with the learners and instructor. Use of the sharing circle and small group discussions will be the primary ways of learning, conveying, sharing, and discussing course information. Due to the participatory nature of this course, students will need to be prepared to attend all classes, keep up with readings, and engage in providing feedback and critical reflection.

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Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

A. Articulate an understanding of legitimate Indigenous approaches to teaching and learning

Indicate an understanding of a wholistic approach to teaching and learning.

Demonstrate an active participation in class through engagement in a sharing circle format and

small group discussions.

Articulate relevance of one’s social location in relation to Indigenous peoples and what this

means for relating to and working with Indigenous peoples through various societal institutions.

B. Identify and analyze significant public policies impacting Indigenous peoples in Canada, past and

present.

Analyze policies such as those to create reserves, the Indian Act, Indian residential schools and

the child welfare and justice systems with regard to their significance to Settler peoples and

repercussions to Indigenous peoples in Canada.

Create a general understanding of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Report and

know its significance 20 years after its completion.

Develop an understanding of how to analyze significant political events, particularly instances of

Indigenous resistance (e.g., blockades), and government and police response using an Historical

Inquiry Method.

C. Understand and analyze the differences, similarities and impacts of Indigenous and Western

worldviews and public policies on ways of seeing, being, knowing, and doing.

Develop an understanding of how worldview impacts public opinion, values, beliefs and policy

development.

Articulate what the impacts of worldview and public policy have been for Indigenous peoples,

past and present.

D. Create a working understanding of the Truth & Reconciliation process Canada is now engaging in

and what this means for learners, and indeed, all Canadians.

Become familiar with the Truth and Reconciliation Summary Report released in Summer 2015.

Analyze one’s own connection to reconciliation through reflective and reflexive critical analyses.

Required Text and Online Resources

Belanger, Y.D. (2018). Ways of knowing: An introduction to Native studies in Canada. Toronto,

ON: Nelson Education.

Canada. (2013). Indian Act (1985). R. S. C., C. 1-5. Retrieved from:

Indian Act on Government of Canada Website

Linden, S. B. (2007). Report of the Ipperwash Inquiry. Executive summary, (pp. 1-113). Toronto, ON:

Ministry of the Attorney General. Retrieved from: Report of the Ipperwash Inquiry

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canda. (2015). Final report of the Truth and Reconciliation

Commission of Canda. Volume One: Summary: Honouring the truth, reconciling the future.

Retrieved from: TRC Website for Final Report (for reference purposes)

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Additional Optional Reading Resources Absolon, K. E. (2011). Kaandossiwin: How we come to know. Halifax, Nova Scotia: Fernwood. Anderson, K., Campbell, M., & Belcourt, C. (Eds.). (2018). Keetsahnak: Our missing and murdered

Indigenous sisters. Edmonton, AB: University of Alberta. Bellefeuille, G. & Ricks, F. (2003). A pathway to restoration: From child protection to community

wellness. Native Social Work Journal, 5, 23-43. Burnett, K. & Read, G. (Eds.). (2012). Aboriginal history: A reader. Don Mills, Ontario: Oxford

University Press. Canada. (2013). Indian Act (1985). R.S.C., C.1-5. Retrieved from: Government of Canada Website

Canada. (2016). Report of the Commission on Aboriginal Peoples (1996). Retrieved from: Government of Canada Website for Report of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Cannon, M.J. & Sunseri, L. (Eds.). (2018). Racism, colonialism and Indigeneity in Canada. Don Mills,

ON: Oxford University. Cooper, I. & Stacey Moore, G. (Eds.). (2009). Walking in the Good Way/Ioterihwakwarihshion Tsi ĺhse: Aboriginal social work education. Toronto, ON: Canadian Scholar’s. Davis, L. (Ed.) (2010). Alliances: Re/Envisioning Indigenous-non-Indigenous Relationships. Toronto,

ON: University of Toronto. Dickason, O.P. & Newbigging, W. (2010). A concise history of Canada’s First Nations. (2nd edition). Don

Mills, ON: Oxford University. Edwards, P. (2001). One dead Indian: The premier, the police, and the Ipperwash Crisis.Toronto, ON:

Stoddart. Evans, A. (2004). Chee Chee: A study of Aboriginal suicide. Montreal, QC: McGill-Queen’s University. Fontaine, T. (2010). Broken circle: The dark legacy of Indian residential schools. A memoir. Victoria,

B.C.: Heritage House. Freire, P. (2008). Pedagogy of the oppressed. New York: Continuum. Haig-Brown, C. (2006). Resistance and renewal: Surviving the Indian residential school. Vancouver,

B.C.: Arsenal Pulp. Kawaja, J., Sereny, J. & Tierney, K. (Producers) & Southam, T. (Director). 2006. One dead Indian [Motion

Picture]. Canada: Sienna Films. King. T. (2013). The inconvenient Indian: A curious account of Native people in North America. Anchor

Canada. Loppie, S., Reading, C., & de Leeuw, S. (2014). Aboriginal experiences with racism and its impacts.

Social Determinants of Health, National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health. Retrieved from National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health

Lowman, E. Battell & Barker, A. J. (2015). Why say settler? In E. Battell Lowman & Adam Barker, Settler: Identity and colonialism in 21st century Canada, pp. 1-23; 124-127. Black Point, NS: Fernwood.

Manuel, A. & Derrickson, R.M. (2015). Unsettling Canada: A national wake-up call (pp. 167- 178). Toronto, ON: Between the Lines.

Manuel, A. & Derrickson, R.M. (2017). The reconciliation Manifesto: Recovering the land, Rebuilding the economy (pp. 14-29; 275-279). Toronto, ON: James Lorimer & Company.

Matias, C. E., Mitchell Viesca, K., Garrison-Wade, D. F., Tandon, M. & Galindo, R. (2014). “What is critical whiteness doing in OUR nice field like critical race theory?” Applying CRT and CWS to understand the White imaginations of White teacher candidates. Equity & Excellence in Education, 47(3), 289-304. DOI: 10.1080/10665684.2014.933692

Miller, J.R. (1991). Owen Glendower, hotspur, and Canadian Indian policy. In J.R. Miller (Ed.), Sweet

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promises: A reader on Indian-White relations in Canada (pp.323-352). Toronto, ON: University of Toronto.

Milloy, J.S. (1999). A national crime: The Canadian government and the residential school system (1879-1986). Winnpeg, MA: University of Manitoba.

Mullaly, B. (2002). Challenging oppression: A critical social work approach. Don Mills: Oxford University. Parker, L. (1998). “Race is…race ain’t”: An exploration of the utility of critical race theory in

qualitative research. International Qualitative Studies in Education, 11(1), 43-55. Parker, L. (2015). Critical race theory in education and qualitative inquiry: What each has to

offer each other now? Qualitative Inquiry, 21(3), 199-205. doi: 10.1177/1077800414557828 Parker, L. & Stovall, D. (2004). Actions following words: Critical race theory connects to

critical pedagogy. Educational Philosophy and Theory, 36(2), 167-182. Purich, D. (1991). The future of Native rights. In J.R. Miller (Ed.), Sweet promises: A reader on Indian-

White relations in Canada (pp.421-437). Toronto, ON: University of Toronto. Reading, C. (2014a). Understanding racism. Social Determinants of Health, National Collaborating

Centre for Aboriginal Health. Retrieved from National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health Reading, C. (2014b). Policies, programs and strategies to address Aboriginal racism: A Canadian

perspective. Social Determinants of Health, National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health. Retrieved from National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health

Reed, K., Beeds, N., Elijah, M.J., Lickers, K., & McLeod, N. (2011). Aboriginal peoples in Canada. Toronto, Ontario: Pearson Canada Inc.

Regan, P. (2010). Unsettling the settler within: Indian residential schools, truth telling, and

reconciliation in Canada (pp. ix-xi; 1-53). Vancouver, B.C.: UBC.

Richter, D. (2012). Imagining a distant new world. In K. Burnett G. Read, G. (Eds.), Aboriginal history: A reader (pp.28-39). Don Mills, ON: Oxford University. Sinclair, R., Hart, M.A. Hart & Bruyere, G. (Eds.) (2010). Wicihitowin: Aboriginal Social Work in Canada. Halifax, NS: Fernwood Publishing. Smedley, A. (2007). Antecedents of the racial worldview. In T. Das Gupta, C. James, R. Maaka,

G. Edward Galabuzi, D. Andersen (Eds.). Race & Racialization: Essential readings (pp.31-44).

Toronto, ON: Canadian Scholars’ Press.

Snook, M. (Producer), & Grant, T. (Director). (2005). Indecently exposed [DVD]. Canada: Westwind

Pictures.

Talaga, T. (2017). Seven fall feathers: Racism, death, and hard truths in a northern city. Canada: House of

Anansi.

Tobias, J. L. (1991). Protection, civilization, assimilation: An outline history of Canada’s Indian

policy. In J. R. Miller (Ed.), Sweet promises: A reader on Indian-White relations in Canada.

(pp.127-144). Toronto, ON: University of Toronto.

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canda. (2015). Final report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canda. Volume One: Summary: Honouring the truth, reconciling the future. Toronto, ON: James Lorimer & Company.

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Course Requirements and Assessment

Assessment Date of Evaluation Weighting Weekly Reflexion Papers Each Week 30% (total) Indian Act Assignment 10% Historical Inquiry Assignment 40% Reflexive Final Paper 20%

Total

100%

Caveat: For all submissions of written work, be mindful of the use of language you are using. Historically and to present day, the way language was/is used in communication between Settlers and Indigenous peoples created certain assumptions. Thus, there were/are misunderstandings and gaps in understanding because of the assumptions people use in their writing. Define ambiguous and unfamiliar terms and concepts. Do not assume the reader will know what you are discussing. Do not use “we” as this implies that everyone reading the paper is in agreement with that part of the topic you are discussing. Do not use “you” as this is a non-professional and non-specific term describing somebody, but who is it??

Weekly Reflexion Papers (30%) Learners will submit weekly reflection papers to LEARN by midnight two days after class. The purpose of

this paper is to help learners reflect on the topics discussed in class and how these topics impacted them.

It is also meant to be a way to ask questions and/or express concerns that one may not have been able

to ask in class. One absence from class may be considered without penalty with regard to submission of

a weekly reflection paper; however, attendance at the first and last classes is mandatory. It is not

possible to complete a reflection when one has missed class as reflections are connected to the process

that took place in circle. Reflection for the last class will take place orally in circle (rather than a written

submission). There is no specific amount you should write. You would write until you feel finished.

Marking Scheme – Weekly Reflexion Papers

Item Mark Assigned

State the specific activity/topic that provided the most intense learning experience. Perhaps this experience is intense because it is significantly felt, unfamiliar, and/or unsettling. Use more than one sentence to make your point.

2

Explanation (2 or 3 sentences) as to why this was an intense learning experience. Describing the experience is a reflection of what you experienced.(2) Take this reflection further and decipher how your experience connects to Indigenous peoples (this is called reflexion). (2)

4

Comment (2 or 3 sentences) on any personal insight, questioning, thoughts you have from this week’s topics/activities. This is important and should be reflective/reflexive in nature. This is a required component so dig down deep to think about the implications of circle topics.

2

Describe how you participated in class and how you think you may have impacted the circle.

2

Late papers will have a 1 mark deduction/day. Later papers after 1 week are not accepted.

Total Marks 10

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Indian Act Assignment (10%)

The purpose of this assignment is to acquaint learners with the legislated policy of the Indian Act and its

impact on Indigenous peoples in Canada from its inception to the present day.

This assignment is not meant to be an essay. Write each question and then provide your response in full

sentences and paragraph style. Answer the questions in the order that they appear on the Marking

Scheme. Provide sufficient explanation for your responses. Be sure to reference all sources of

information obtained, including the version of the Indian Act you are referring to. This assignment

requires classroom discussion in small groups and, thus, citation of this discussion within your paper

(See APA format at end of this syllabus for citing class discussions and lectures). This assignment may be

completed alone or with one or two other learners. A shared grade is assumed. Each learner needs to

post assignment on LEARN for grade purposes.Take note of when the questions are asked in the past

and present tense. This will affect how you respond to the questions.

Marking Scheme – Indian Act Assignment

Item Mark

1. What is the Indian Act? 2

2. What areas of Indigenous peoples’ lives does the Indian Act impact? There are many. Be specific.

2

3. Who does the Indian Act refer to? 1

4. In what ways did/does the Indian Act create artificial and harmful divisions between Indigenous peoples?

2

5. How have the Indian Act and Bill C-31 shaped Indigenous women’s lives and identities? Provide examples.

4

6. What has been the long-term impact of the Indian Act? 3

7. It is said that the Indian Act is a racist legislated policy. Defend or deny this statement. Provide explanation and an example to make your case convincing.

2

8. Having learned about the Indian Act, what thoughts/questions are you left with? 1

Paper is between 4-5 pages (no less and no more); excluding title and reference pages. Paper is double-spaced; typed; uses size 12 font.

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References. Use at least 3 references; one is the Indian Act and another from the small group discussions.

3

APA Writing and Reference Style

Correct citation (1)

Separate page for References with proper title for reference page (1)

Correct APA referencing (1)

Correct spelling, grammar, punctuation (2)

Ideas flow smoothly from one to the next; paragraphs are linked (2) Pages are numbered (1)

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Use Title Page (1)

Title of paper, Name, Student #, Facilitator’s name, Course Name & Number, Date submitted

1

Each learner (even if assignment is done with a partner) must submit paper to LEARN for grade purposes. Submit paper by beginning of class on due date. Late papers will have 1 mark deducted/day. Documentation required after 1 week of due date.

Total 30

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Historical Inquiry Assignment (40%)1 This major assignment involves the application of the Historical Inquiry Method to ascertain the

significance and roots of events and to make connections between historical events and contemporary

issues. Learners will analyze the Ipperwash Crisis and the death of Dudley George at Kettle and Stony

Point First Nation using the concepts of the Historical Inquiry Method. Kelly Laurila (2019) adapted the

prior work of Reed, Beeds, Elijah, Lickers, & McLeod (2011) to this current method. Learners will view a

film called “One Dead Indian,” and participate in a class activity to analyze the Report of the Ipperwash

Inquiry, small group discussions, and a class sharing circle to explore aspects of this crisis, and prepare

an informed written summary of their critique and analysis of this event. In their explanations learners

will make specific reference to information obtained from these 4 sources. This assignment is completed

individually.

Marking Scheme- Historical Inquiry Assignment

Item Mark

Introduction. What is this paper about (2) and what will you be doing (i.e., covering) in this paper (2)? Tell the reader how you will organize your paper.

4

Exploration of topic using Historical Inquiry Method (cite reference = 1). Identify the 6 aspects of this method (6) with brief definitions (6). Using these aspects, explain your analysis of the death of Dudley George using information covered from 4 sources. You will reference the film (6 points –with one point being for each of the six aspects of the Historical Inquiry); class activity of the analysis of the Report of the Ipperwash Inquiry (6 points with one point being for each of the six aspects); your analysis of the Report of the Ipperwash Inquiry (6 points – with one point being for each of the six aspects of the Historical Inquiry); and small group discussions (6 points – with one point being for each of the six aspects of the Historical Inquiry. Note that for this section you will have accumulated 25 citations and 4 or so references (25)

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Conclusion. Wrap up main points as a summary of your overall thoughts on the death of Dudley George. (4) Identify at least 2 thoughts that you want the reader to reflect further on (What can be learned from this event and your use of this inquiry method?). (2)

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Paper is between 9-11 pages (no less and no more) and excluding title and reference pages. Typed. Paper is double-spaced; uses size 12 font

2

APA Writing and Reference Style

Correct citation (2)

Separate page for References with proper title (1) Correct APA referencing (2)

Correct spelling, grammar, punctuation (2)

Ideas flow smoothly from one to the next; paragraphs are linked. Define any terms for clarity and understanding (2). Pages are numbered (1)

10

Use Title Page (2)

Title of paper, Name, Student Number, Facilitator’s name, Course Name & Number, Date

2

Papers submitted electronically to LEARN. Submit paper by beginning of class on due date. Late papers will have 1 mark deducted/day. Documentation required for later papers beyond 1 wk.

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1 Kelly Laurila (2019) adapted the work of: Reed, K., Beeds, N., Elijah, M. J., Lickers, K. & McLeod, N. (2011). Aboriginal peoples in Canada.

Toronto, Canada: Pearson Canada Inc.

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Reflexive Final Paper (20%)

For the final assignment of this course, you will write a reflexive paper of your experience and learning

in this course. This paper has 2 components and it is to be professionally written using APA writing and

referencing style. This means that you will use complete sentences, include an introduction and

conclusion, and avoid terms like “you” and “we” (see notation near beginning of syllabus) and cite

references for everything that is not your own opinion. It is, however, okay to refer to yourself as “I”

because this paper is about you. This paper can range from 5-7 pages, excluding title and references

page.

Part 1:

Include in your paper a discussion of public policy in relation to Indigenous and Settler peoples in

Canada, with connection to past and present impacts of such policies on Indigenous peoples. It is

expected that you will discuss pertinent policies such as the creation of Reserves, Indian Act,

Enfranchisment and Indian Residential Schools and that you will briefly discuss government and police

actions pertaining to Indigenous peoples’ resistance (in the form of blockades such as with the

Ipperwash Crisis. What did you learn about the impacts of policies and government/police actions on

Indigenous peoples? Support your discussion with relevant course readings, films, and class activities

and/or discussions (outside references not required).

Part 2:

This part is all about you. Include discussion of what you have learned about yourself in relation to

Indigenous/Settler peoples in Canada. How does your learning inform your present and future

interactions with Indigenous/Settler peoples and contemplations regarding you and the reconciliation

process? Support your discussion with relevant course readings, films, and/or class discussions. It is

expected that you will use the Final Report of Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada in your

discussion.

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Marking Scheme – Reflexive Final Paper Mark

Paper - Introduction. Start by stating what your paper is about. (1). Identify your social location so that the reader knows who the person is writing this paper and the perspective they are taking with their responses. (2). Tell the reader how you are organizing your paper.(1)

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Part 1

What did you learn about the impacts of public policy on Indigenous peoples? Be sure to

mention at least three pertinent policies mentioned in class and in readings (3) and sufficiently

explain each of these. (6). Also, discuss what you learned about government and police

responses to Indigenous peoples’ resistances such as blockades (3). Be sure to support your

thoughts with references. A minimum of 9 references are needed in total (2 references for each

of the 3 policy discussions and 3 references for government/police responses). (9)

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Part 2

What did you learn about yourself in relation to Indigenous/Settler peoples in Canada? (2) How

does your learning inform your present and future interactions with Indigenous/Settler peoples

and contemplations regarding you and the reconciliation process? (3) Support your discussion

with relevant course readings, films, and/or class discussions. Be sure to use the Final Report of

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada to support your discussion. (reference needed

here = 1)

6

Conclusion. Wrap up main points as a summary of your reflexions and learning (at least 3 points).

3

Paper is between 5-7 pages (no less and no more); excluding title and references page. Paper is double-spaced; typed; uses size 12 font. It is expected that papers will follow these requirements. Where this is not followed a deduction of 2 marks is taken from the paper)

APA Writing and Reference Style

Correct citation (2)

Separate page for References with proper title for reference page (1)

Correct APA referencing (2)

Correct spelling, grammar, punctuation (2)

Ideas flow smoothly from one to the next; paragraphs are linked (2)

Pages are numbered (1)

10

Use Title Page

Title of paper

Name

Student Number

Facilitator’s name

Course Name and Number

Date submitted

2

Paper is due on the date listed in course syllabus. Submit paper by beginning of class on due date. Late papers will have marks deducted. Exceptions to the due date must be negotiated with the instructor before the due date.

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Course Syllabus - Winter 2020

Week Date Topic Readings Due

1 Jan 7 Welcome and Introductions Engagement in Indigenous ceremony with smudging Introducing Indigenous pedagogy Indigenous worldview and teachings of the circle Establishment of ethics for teaching and learning together Overview of course, course syllabus and assignments

Belanger (2018), Chapter 1 Weekly reflexion paper

2 Jan 14

Confirmation of ethics in our relationships with one another Understanding of terms in the literature Critical discourse of racism, oppression, colonization and how these often describe the relationships between Indigenous and Settler peoples in societal policies and everyday living experiences Film: Indecently Exposed Debriefing

Begin reading Report of the Ipperwash Inquiry (pp. 1-14). Needs to be read by Week 6. Belanger (2018): Chapter 15 Typical Statements sheet and Questions sheet. Bring thoughts from these questions to class. Weekly reflexion paper

3 Jan 21

Indigenous worldview,ways of knowing and being, and connection to the land Demographics, geography and environment (governance, social, political, economic systems) (small groups exercise)

Continue reading Report of the Ipperwash Inquiry (pp. 14-50) Belanger (2018), Chapter 2 Bring textbook for small group exercise with Chapter 2. Weekly reflexion paper

4 Jan 28

Exploration of public policies regarding Indigenous peoples in Canada Reserves, Indian Act, Treaties, Assimilation, Bill C-31, Enfranchisement Small groups to work on Indian Act assignment Contexts and meanings behind Indigenous resistance Historical Inquiry Method (hand-out)

Continue reading Report of the Ipperwash Inquiry (pp. 50-62) Bring textbook to class to work on Indian Act assignment in small groups. Belanger (2018), Chapters 4, 5 Weekly reflexion paper

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Week Date Topic Readings Due

5 Feb 4

The significance of understanding history, perspectives, and context Historical Inquiry method to analyze Ipperwash Crisis Film: One Dead Indian Debriefing after film

Continue reading Report of Ipperwash Inquiry (pp. 62-77). Bring Historical Inquiry Method Hand-out to class to write notes on from film Weekly reflexion paper

6 Feb 11

Analysis of the Report of the Ipperwash Inquiry into the death of Dudley George. Critique of justice system. Oka, Gustafsen Lake, Burnt Church Crises Class activity to complete analysis of Report of Ipperwash Inquiry Small group work to review analysis in connection to assignment

Indian Act Assignment Due Final reading of the Report of Ipperwash Inquiry (pp. 79-93). Weekly reflexion paper

Feb 18

Winter mid-term study break / “reading week” Consider reading upcoming Belanger chapters

7 Feb 25

Exploration of public policies regarding Indigenous peoples in Canada Indian Residential Schools, Bagot Report, Davin Report, Bryce Report

Historical Inquiry Assignment Due Weekly reflexion paper

8 Mar 3

Exploration of public policies regarding Indigenous peoples in Canada Métis, Inuit, Native Military

Belanger (2018), Chapters 6, 7, 8 Weekly reflexion paper

9 Mar 10

Systemic and structural Impacts of public policy on Indigenous peoples in Canada socially, politically, economically, environmentally

Belanger (2018), Chapters 10, 11, 12, 13 Weekly reflexion paper

10 Mar 17

The Indigenous peoples’ and government’s responses to the imposition of public policy Report of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples (RCAP) Government Apology United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) Truth & Reconciliation Commission of Canada

Bring laptop or other electronic device to class to work on in-class activity. Readings: TRC Final Report: RCAP – p. 185-187 Apology –p. 369-371 UNDRIP – p. 187-191 TRC Calls for Action – p. 135-

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Week Date Topic Readings Due

Group exercise with topics topics 315 or 319-337 Weekly reflexion paper

11 Mar 24

Truth and Reconciliation Process in Canada Responsibilities, roles, allyship, seven grandfathers (sacred teachings) Indigenous peoples’ resistance and resurgence Settler peoples’ resistance (to colonization) and actions

Weekly reflexion paper

12 Mar 31

Final Class Sharing Circle Final Paper Due Oral Reflexion in Circle

Late Work

See comments regarding late papers on individual Marking Schemes.

Electronic Device Policy

Electronic devices are allowed in class, provided they do not disturb teaching or learning.

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance is expected and required. Reflexion papers are completed each week of class and

are completed based on topics and discussions within the circle. Reflexion papers cannot be completed

if one is not present in class. Absence from one class is excused and thus one reflexion paper can be

missed.

Academic Integrity:

Academic Integrity: In order to maintain a culture of academic integrity, members of the

University of Waterloo are expected to promote honesty, trust, fairness, respect and

responsibility. See the UWaterloo Academic Integritity webpage (https://uwaterloo.ca/academic-

integrity/) and the Arts Academic Integrity webpage (https://uwaterloo.ca/arts/current-

undergraduates/student-support/ethical-behaviour) for more information.

Discipline: A student is expected to know what constitutes academic integrity, to avoid committing academic offences, and to take responsibility for his/her actions. A student who is unsure whether an action constitutes an offence, or who needs help in learning how to avoid offences (e.g., plagiarism, cheating) or about “rules” for group work/collaboration should seek guidance from the course professor, academic advisor, or the Undergraduate Associate Dean. When misconduct has been found to have occurred, disciplinary penalties will be imposed under Policy 71 – Student Discipline. For information on categories of offenses and types of penalties, students should refer to Policy 71 - Student Discipline. For typical penalties check Guidelines for the Assessment of Penalties (https://uwaterloo.ca/secretariat-general-counsel/policies-procedures-guidelines/guidelines/guidelines-assessment-penalties).

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Grievance: A student who believes that a decision affecting some aspect of university life has

been unfair or unreasonable may have grounds for initiating a grievance. Read Policy 70 - Student

Petitions and Grievances, Section 4 (https://uwaterloo.ca/secretariat-general-counsel/policies-

procedures-guidelines/policy-70). When in doubt, please be certain to contact the department’s

administrative assistant, who will provide further assistance.

Appeals: Appeals: A decision made or penalty imposed under Policy 70, Student Petitions and

Grievances (other than a petition) or Policy 71, Student Discipline may be appealed if there are

grounds. Students who believe they have grounds for an appeal should refer to Policy 72, Student

Appeals (https://uwaterloo.ca/secretariat-general-counsel/policies-procedures-guidelines/policy-

72).

Academic Integrity Office (uWaterloo): http://uwaterloo.ca/academic-integrity/

Accommodation for Students with Disabilities:

Note for students with disabilities: The AccessAbility Services office, located on the first floor of the Needles Hall extension (NH 1401), collaborates with all academic departments to arrange appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities, without compromising the academic integrity of the curriculum. If you require academic accommodations to lessen the impact of your disability, please register with the AAS office at the beginning of each academic term.

Cross-listed course: [SDS 311R/LS 373/SWREN 311R]

Please note that a cross-listed course will count in all respective averages no matter under which rubric it has been taken. For example, an SDS/RS cross-list will count in an SDS major average, even if the course was taken under the Religious Studies rubric.

Intellectual Property. Students should be aware that this course contains the intellectual property

of the instructor, which can include:

lecture handouts and presentations (e.g., PowerPoint slides)

lecture content, both spoken and written (and any audio or video recording thereof)

questions from various types of assessments (e.g., assignments, quizzes, tests, final exams)

work protected by copyright (i.e., any work authored by the instructor)

Making available the intellectual property of instructors without their express written consent (e.g.,

uploading lecture notes or assignments to an online repository) is considered theft of intellectual

property and subject to disciplinary sanctions as described in Policy 71 – Student Discipline. Students

who become aware of the availability of what may be their instructor’s intellectual property in online

repositories are encouraged to alert the instructor.

Mental Health Support

All of us need a support system. The faculty and staff in Arts encourage students to seek out mental

health supports if they are needed.

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On Campus

Counselling Services: counselling.services@uwaterloo.ca / 519-888-4567 xt 32655

MATES: one-to-one peer support program offered by Federation of Students (FEDS) and Counselling Services

Health Services Emergency service: located across the creek form Student Life Centre

Off campus, 24/7

Good2Talk: Free confidential help line for post-secondary students. Phone: 1-866-925-5454

Grand River Hospital: Emergency care for mental health crisis. Phone: 519-749-433 ext. 6880

Here 24/7: Mental Health and Crisis Service Team. Phone: 1-844-437-3247

OK2BME: set of support services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning teens in Waterloo. Phone: 519-884-0000 extension 213

Full details can be found online at the Faculty of ARTS website

Download UWaterloo and regional mental health resources (PDF)

Download the WatSafe app to your phone to quickly access mental health support information

A respectiful living and learning environment for all

Everyone living, learning, and working at Renison University College is expected to contribute to creating

a respectful environment free from harassment and discrimination.

If you experience or witness harassment or discrimination, seek help. You may contact Credence & Co.,

Renison’s external anti-harassment and anti-discrimination officers, by email

(info@credenceandco.com) or by phone (519-883-8906). Credence & Co. is an independent K-W based

firm which works with organizations toward thriving workplace cultures, including professional

coaching, consulting, facilitation, policy development, conflict mediation and ombudsperson functions.

Harassment is unwanted attention in the form of disrespectful comments, unwanted text messages or

images, degrading jokes, rude gestures, unwanted touching, or other behaviours meant to intimidate.

According to the Ontario Human Rights Code, discrimination means unequal or different treatment

causing harm, whether intentional or not, because of race, disability, citizenship, ethnic origin, colour,

age, creed, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression, or other

personal characteristic.

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APA STYLE SUMMARY

General Format

Use Times New Roman 12 font and double space for most publications. Use one-inch margins

and indent the first line of each paragraph one-half inch.

Numbers

Generally, use words for zero to nine, and figures for 10 and above.

Paraphrasing & Quoting

Paraphrasing is describing someone else’s idea or data in your own words. When you do this, you must acknowledge the source. You can place the source at the end of the sentence (Buckley, 1998). Alternatively, you can mention in the sentence, for example, that authorities such as Buckley (1998) provide cautions about plagiarism.

When you are directly quoting someone else’s words, in addition to noting the source, you must

use quotation marks (for a brief quote within your sentence). Furthermore, as Buckley (1998) suggests,

“whenever possible, make quoted material part of your own sentence structure” (p. 61).

You must use block quotation structure for a quote of 40 words or more. The quote becomes a

free-standing block of text that is indented one-half inch from the left margin. Quotation marks are omitted and the reference to the page number is shown in parentheses after the quote. Here’s an example using the classic definition of community organization developed by Ross (1967):

a process by which a community identifies its needs or objectives, orders (or ranks) those objectives, develops the confidence and will to work at these needs or objectives, finds the resources (internal or external) to deal with these needs or objectives, takes action in respect to them, and in so doing extends and develops cooperative and collaborative attitudes and practices in the community. (p. 40)

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References

Books [Do not reproduce these subheadings on your reference page; alphabetize all works] Author, A. (20xx). Title of book italicized: Capitalize first word of title and subtitle only (2nd ed.). City:

Publisher. Chapters from Edited Books Author, A., & Author, B. (20xx). Title of chapter: Capitalize first word of title and subtitle only. In A.

Surname (Ed.), Title of book in sentence case and italicized (3rd ed.; pp. 10-20). City: Publisher. Journal Articles Author, A., & Author, B. (20xx). Title of article: Remember to capitalize first word of title and subtitle

only. Title of Journal in Title Case and Italicized, # of vol. (# of issue – only if all issues begin with page 1), 10-20. doi: xxxx... (for on-line article, include digital object identifier if present) or URL (for on-line article, if digital object identifier is not present).

Government Publications Canada, Statistics Canada. (1995). Women in Canada: A statistical report (3rd ed.). Ottawa: Statistics

Canada. Internet Publications

When citing material from the internet in the text of your paper, use the author and date where possible. If no author is given, use the title in its place; if no date is given, indicate (n.d.). For direct quotes, provide the page number if possible. If no page number is given, provide the section, chapter, &/or paragraph: (Scott, 2010, How are children and families faring section, para. 2). For the reference list, provide the author, year, title, and URL (prefaced by ‘Retrieved from’). When no author is identified, begin with the title.

Scott, K. (2008). Growing up in North America: The economic well-being of children in Canada, the United

States, and Mexico. Retrieved from: www.ccsd.ca/pubs/2008/cina/TriEcono_English.pdf Newspaper Articles

For newspaper articles, provide the year, month, and date of publication. Use the same order of presentation as a journal article, beginning with the author’s name. However if no author is provided, show the article title and in the text citation use a short title (“New Drug”, 1993):

New drug appears to sharply cut risk of death from heart failure. (1993, July 15). The Washington Post,

p. A12. Audiovisual Media

For audiovisual media, such as motion pictures, television broadcasts, and audio recordings, consult the APA manual (2010), beginning on page 209. The following are some examples from the 2004 & 2010 manuals:

Scorsese, M. (Producer), & Lonergan, K. (Writer/Director). (2000). You can count on me [Motion

picture]. United States: Paramount Pictures.

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Crystal, L. (Executive Producer). (1993, October 11). The MacNeil/Lehrer news hour [Television

broadcast]. New York and Washington, DC: Public Broadcasting Service.

Lang, k,d, (2008). Shadow and the frame. On Watershed [CD]. New York, NY: Nonesuch Records.

Van Nuys, D. (Producer). (2007, December 19), Shrink rap radio [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from

http://www.shrinkrapradio.com/

Personal Communications, Interviews, etc. If you're citing material from an interview, telephone conversation, e-mail message etc. in the

text of the essay, you give the surname and initials of the communicator, describe it as personal communication, and provide as exact a date as possible. You don't need to cite a page number. Nor do you need to include the citation in the Reference List, since it's not considered retrievable material. For example, if you had interviewed Linda Snyder for this information or were using this message as your source, it would look like this: L. Snyder (personal communication, September 24, 2010) suggested we describe interviews as "personal

communication". [or] We were advised to describe interviews as "personal communication" (L. Snyder,

personal communication, September 24, 2010).

Lectures Laurila, K. (2018, October 5). Historical Inquiry Method. Lecture at Renison University College.

Waterloo, Ontario.

Legal Materials With legal material, it is the name of the document rather than the author which appears in the

text citation and is first in the reference list. In both instances, the name of the document is italicized. Within the text, you name the legislation and refer to its year, e.g. The Canada Assistance Plan of 1966 stipulated that …

In the reference list, use the following order: the name; the abbreviation for Statutes of Canada,

Revised Statutes of Ontario, or Revised Regulations of Ontario; the year; the chapter; the section & subsections:

Canada Assistance Plan, S.C. c.45, s.15(3)(a), (1966-67).

General Welfare Assistance Act, R.S.O. c.192 and R.R.O.1980, Reg.441, s.3(1)(b) (1970).2

2 Source: American Psychological Association (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological

Association (6th ed.). Washington, D.C.: APA. [Available in the Renison Library]