Indigenous Engagement and Partnership Development is a graduate course designed to equip learners to engage in successful and respectful collaborations with Indigenous communities, nations, and organizations. It provides comprehensive instruction in approaches to relationship building, Indigenous research methodologies, Indigenous governance, and historical relationships. The goal of the course is not only to impart fundamental background knowledge but also to foster the development of core competencies and practical skills for effective engagement in Indigenous community contexts. It emphasizes Indigenous research methodologies, community-driven approaches, and decolonial perspectives. Not open to students with credit in NS 590 or NS 690.