Fall Term 2026 (1970)
NS 442 - Colonialism and the Criminal Justice System
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)
Focuses on pertinent aspects of the Canadian criminal justice process as it relates to the experiences of Indigenous peoples. This course examines how the justice process functioned historically, as well as its links to contemporary social relations and institutions such as education and the media. In particular, issues pertaining to historical and emerging trends such as restorative justice and sentencing alternatives are explored and critically analyzed. There is a strong intersectional focus on how racism and discrimination shape Indigenous experiences within the criminal justice process. Prerequisites: NS 110, 111 and one 300-level NS course or consent of the Faculty.
SEMINAR A01 (58783)
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
R 14:00 - 16:50
Winter Term 2027 (1980)
NS 340 - Indigenous Legal Systems
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
An introduction to the normative systems of Indigenous peoples in Canada and around the world, often called customary law. Includes considerations of Indigenous legal issues and jurisprudence from various perspectives, including legal histories, conceptions of law, theories of law, and legal pluralism. Prerequisites: NS 110, NS 111 and NS 240 or NS 290 or consent of the Faculty. For students outside of the Faculty of Native Studies, 6 units from NS 110, NS 111, NS 200, NS 201, or NS 240. Sections offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar.
LECTURE B01 (83841)
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
W 11:00 - 13:50