Nancy Van Styvendale, PhD, MA, BAH
Fall Term 2025 (1930)
NS 590 - Community-Based Research
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)
This seminar explores issues in the area of community-based research using case studies and teaches some relevant field research skills using hands-on exercises. Methodological concerns focus on the political, cultural, ethical and practical aspects of conducting community-based research in conjunction with Indigenous groups and communities.
SEMINAR A2 (58750)
2025-09-02 - 2025-12-08
T 13:00 - 15:50
NS 690 - Advanced Indigenous Methodologies
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)
This course gives students a thorough conceptual understanding of the key methodological principles and research concepts seminal to the discipline of Indigenous Studies. Students will gain proficiency in Indigenous methodologies and the skills to comprehend, design, and implement method relevant to their specific research area, including the use of existing Indigenous methods and the creation of new methods to answer complex research problems. Students will be able to articulate methodological strategies to produce meaningful research 'with' as opposed to 'on' Indigenous communities. Students will begin to develop the skills to carry out advanced research within academic, community and/or applied settings.
SEMINAR A2 (58751)
2025-09-02 - 2025-12-08
T 13:00 - 15:50
Winter Term 2026 (1940)
NS 190 - Reading, Writing, and Communicating for Indigenous Studies
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
Through practical and incremental skill development, and with a focus on Indigenous Studies content, this course explores ways of learning and writing in the university environment and more specifically in the discipline of Indigenous Studies. Students will develop their analytical thinking skills by expanding their competencies in reading, composition, writing, research, and communication. Note: Restricted to students in the Faculty of Native Studies only.
LECTURE B1 (86742)
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
TR 15:30 - 16:50
NS 380 - Selected Topics in Indigenous Studies
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
Prerequisites: NS 110, 111 and 240 or 290 or consent of the Faculty.
LECTURE 850 (88682)
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
W 18:00 - 21:00