Social Enterprise in the Indigenous Context

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Seminar/Discussion) Students study theories and practices related to social enterprise models in Canada, the UK, the US and elsewhere. The course has a particular interest in the relationship between social enterprises, related policies, and indigenous sovereignty or self-determination. Students are familiarized with the range of Indigenous social enterprises in Canada and internationally, and trained in policy and project analysis. Students put social enterprise theory into practice by creating a proposal for a hypothetical social enterprise project focused in an identified need, gap, or interest in an Indigenous community or organization. Cross-listed: IS-3162(3). Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and IS-3162. Requisite Courses: 30 credit hours in any subject [prerequisite(s)].