Indigenous Peoples and Sustainability in Energy Development

3 credits · Graduate Programs

In-depth analysis of Indigenous peoples and ecological sustainability in relation to energy development. Systems ecology, ecological economics, cultural anthropology, Indigenous rights and ethics provide theoretical foundations for sustainable development in global context of Indigenous peoples with primary focus on Canadian Indigenous peoples. Historical and legal-political context addresses treaties, policy and land-use including duty to consult and accommodate with emphasis on reconciliation. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Sustainable Energy Development Program.