Pathways to Self-Government
Students investigate contemporary models of Indigenous self-government and the transition away from the Indian Act. The focus is on nation-rebuilding and the exercise of inherent rights.
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Students investigate contemporary models of Indigenous self-government and the transition away from the Indian Act. The focus is on nation-rebuilding and the exercise of inherent rights.
Key Questions
- What does Indigenous self-government look like in practice?
- How are communities transitioning away from the Indian Act?
- What are the benefits and challenges of nation-rebuilding?
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