International Rights of Indigenous Peoples

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course examines current developments at the international level with respect to the rights of Indigenous peoples, particularly the right to self-determination. The course examines decolonization as used in reference to Indigenous peoples. It includes a review of the Draft Declaration of Indigenous peoples and the Organization or American States Draft Declaration. The course reviews the United Nations bodies that deal with Indigenous issues. International Indigenous peoples' rights to land and treaty interpretation are considered and compared to Canada's current policy in maintaining a colonial relationship. Developments and issues of concern to the Indigenous Peoples Permanent Forum are covered. Requisite Courses: IS-1016 (or HIST-1009) and IS-1017, or the former IS-1015 [prerequisite(s)].