CRIM 4240

Students will examine the historical and contemporary experiences of Indigenous peoples and the justice system in Canada utilizing a decolonized perspective. They will explore systemic and institutional racism as well as the impacts of residential schools and the effects of colonialism on traditional values and culture. Students will learn about evolving Indigenous legal rights and the challenges Indigenous peoples face relating to land claims, self-government, and access to resources. They will also examine risk factors relating to victimization and criminalization. Students will gain insight and understanding of various Indigenous teachings, worldviews, culturally relevant healing, crime prevention, and restorative justice, through learning from an Indigenous perspective.