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First Nations Studies
2234F/G -
Andean Prehistory
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This course studies the prehistoric cultures of Andean South America. The arrival of humans and adaptations of early foragers and food producers will be surveyed. The rise of civilization and increasing social complexity will be traced through the archaeological records of Andean cultures including Chavin, Moche, Tiahuanaco, Chimu and Inca.
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First Nations Studies
2236A/B -
Introduction to North American Indigenous Spirituality
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Introduction to the plurality of indigenous spiritual traditions in North America, and their diversity, complexity, and vitality. Included is an understanding of traditional ceremonies, cosmology or world view, creation stories and other narrative forms, cultural values, healers, and medicine. Special attention is given to Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee nations.
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Completion of any Arts and Humanities or Social Science 1.0 course.
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First Nations Studies
2531F/G -
Women in First Nations Cultures
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First Nations women have considerable power and authority, both domestic and political, in their traditional cultures. Aboriginal women live within a value system that sees them as having a different but equally valid role in society. These values will be contrasted to those of mainstream Canadian society.
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The former Sociology 298b (offered at Brescia 2006).
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