Being Indigenous in the 21st Century

This capstone subject allows students to draw together their knowledge and learning experiences in the Indigenous Studies Major and provides a contemporary perspective on what it means to be Indigenous in the 21 st Century. Students will have the opportunity to reflect on stories of Indigenous resilience in global, national, and local contexts and explore a range of contemporary examples. The subject positions Indigenous studies as ever-evolving, drawing on political, social, and cultural dynamics of Indigenous peoples today. The subject will highlight the assertion of rights, the exercise of self-determination, and the ongoing development of Indigenous governance and community-led initiatives in the modern era.