Nancy Van Styvendale, PhD, MA, BAH

Associate Professor, Faculty of Native Studies
Associate Dean (Research), Faculty of Native Studies
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Fall Term 2024 (1890)

NS 190 - Reading, Writing, and Communicating for Indigenous Studies

★ 3 (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 A1 (54220)

2024-09-03 - 2024-12-09
TR 15:30 - 16:50 (ED 177)

Winter Term 2025 (1900)

NS 450 - Practicum in Indigenous Studies

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, UNASSIGNED)

A supervised work-based experience that will permit students to apply Indigenous Studies knowledge in a professional context thereby gaining an appreciation of the work environment. Prerequisites: Successful completion of 90 units, including a minimum of 9 units in Native Studies courses; a minimum GPA of 2.0 on the last 30 units; consent of the Faculty.

LECTURE B1 (70126)

2025-01-06 - 2025-04-09
W 18:00 - 21:00 (PB 2-06)



NS 550 - Research Practicum in Indigenous Studies

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Students must undertake a 30-hour research project in consultation with an Indigenous organization or community chosen in coordination with the Practicum Coordinator.

LECTURE B1 (71256)

2025-01-06 - 2025-04-09
W 18:00 - 21:00 (PB 2-06)