POLS 3108

The history of Settler-Indigenous relations in Canada is investigated with the goal of revealing the existing structures and ongoing operation of colonialism. The course builds on this knowledge by considering alternative perspectives and movements offered by resurgent Indigenous cultures. Contemporary debates about the nature, scope and implications of reconciliation will serve to frame class discussion and the study of colonialism past and present, with a view to appraising prospects for 'Indigenizing' social relations and political power in Canada.