Matthew Wildcat
Contact
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Native Studies
- mwildcat@ualberta.ca
Courses
NS 300 - Traditional Cultural Foundations I
Introduces students to the diversity of First Peoples of the Americas. First Nation traditions are treated as aspects of dynamic cultural systems that have enabled them to survive and thrive in the centuries prior to European arrival, to resist assimilation efforts, and to persist as culturally distinct peoples. Prerequisites: NS 110, 111 and 240 or 290 or consent of the Faculty.
NS 404 - Selected Topics in Indigenous Studies
Prerequisite: One 300-level NS course or consent of the Faculty.
NS 420 - Partnership Strategies
An exploration of the theory and practice of creating partnerships and public movement building. Students will be introduced to a number of governance techniques that include interest based negotiations, meeting facilitation and building public narrative. Additionally, students will survey various cases of Indigenous partnerships and public movements. This course will be taught in a seminar format with a heavy focus on simulations. Prerequisite: 3 units in any NS 300 level or consent of the Faculty. Sections offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar.
NS 440 - Indigenous Treaties and Agreements
An exploration of the historical and contemporary issues associated with treaties. Pre- and post-1867 Indian treaties and modern agreements in Canada will be examined. Prerequisite: One 300-level NS course or consent of the Faculty.
NS 503 - Directed Readings in Indigenous Studies
Sections may require payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.