Aboriginal Studies

The goal of Aboriginal Studies is to shift thinking, understanding and knowledge of Aboriginal people, the issues and challenges they face and the contributions they have made to society.

Students will examine how Aboriginal peoples are striving toward maintaining and promoting cultures and identities that reflect values based on respect for the laws of nature and a continual pursuit of balance among individuals, the family unit, the larger community and global community context.

The term "Aboriginal" refers to First Nations, Métis and Inuit.

Course List

The following Aboriginal Studies courses are available at CFL Summer School. Click on the name of the course to read its description.

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Course Delivery Method	Additional Information
IP In-Person Only PM Print Modular Only VL Virtual Learning Only IP PM In-Person or Print Modular IP VL In-Person or Virtual Learning PM VL Print Modular or Virtual Learning ALL In-Person, Print Modular or Virtual Learning	DIP Diploma Exam Course $ Additional Fee Required BD Book Deposit Required 7 Grade 7 Prerequisite 8 Grade 8 Prerequisite

Aboriginal Studies 10

VL

Prerequisite: Completion of Grade 9 Social Studies
Credits: 5

Aboriginal Studies 10 is a provincial course suitable for all students in Alberta schools. The course is based on perspectives and worldviews of Aboriginal peoples - First Nations, Métis and Inuit.. It includes the study of traditions and history of Aboriginal peoples in Canada, and particularly in Alberta. Students will have the opportunity to examine such topics as governmental structures, literature, the arts and the sciences.

The four themes in Aboriginal Studies 10 are:

Origin and settlement patterns
Aboriginal worldviews
Political and economic organization
Aboriginal symbolism and expression

Aboriginal Studies 20

VL

Prerequisite: Completion of Aboriginal Studies 10
Credits: 5

Aboriginal Studies 20 is a provincial course suitable for all students in Alberta schools. The course focuses on indigenous people - First Nations, Métis and Inuit - from a Canadian and Alberta perspective. It includes the study of policies, legislation, conflict and cultural
change.

The four themes in Aboriginal Studies 20 are:

The Métis: conflict and cultural change
Treaties and cultural change
Legislation, policies and cultural change
Schooling and cultural change

Aboriginal Studies 30

VL

Prerequisite: Completion of Aboriginal Studies 20
Credits: 5

Aboriginal Studies 30 is a provincial course suitable for all students in Alberta schools. Students will gain a greater understanding of the current issues facing Aboriginal peoples worldwide. Aboriginal Studies 30 enables students to demonstrate an understanding of the issues of Aboriginal rights and self-government, Aboriginal land claims, Aboriginal peoples in Canadian society (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) and Aboriginal world issues.

The four themes in Aboriginal Studies 30 are:

Aboriginal Rights and Self-government
Aboriginal Land Claims
Aboriginal Peoples in Canadian Society
Aboriginal World Issues

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Aboriginal Studies 10

VL

The four themes in Aboriginal Studies 10 are:

Aboriginal Studies 20

VL

The four themes in Aboriginal Studies 20 are:

Aboriginal Studies 30

VL

The four themes in Aboriginal Studies 30 are:

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