First Nations Studies
Includes courses reserved for students registered in courses administered by the Mi'kmaq-Maliseet Institute for First Nations Students.
First Nations Studies
| ABRG1411 | Finite Mathematics | 3 ch |
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Introductory mathematics for students with a limited background in mathematics. Topics include algebra, coordinate geometry, matrices and systems of linear equations, linear programming concepts, and elementary probability (for students registered in courses administered by Mi'kmaq-Maliseet Institute only). |
| ABRG1412 | Elementary Calculus | 3 ch |
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| Polynomial, logarithmic and exponential functions. Limits and derivatives. Simple integration. Applications to business and economics (for students registered in courses administered by Mi'kmaq-Maliseet Institute only). |
| ABRG3109 | Independent Studies | 3 ch |
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Students will normally be limited to 6 ch of independent study. Prerequisite: Permission of an instructor is required before registration. |
| ABRG3363 | Communications: Speaking Practice | 3 ch |
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| Writing and presentation of a speech. Students prepare, present, analyze and criticize a variety of speeches, relating skills to classroom teaching (for students in the Bridging Year or BEd for First Nations students only). |
| ABRG3684 | Aspects of Maliseet and Mi'kmaq Culture | 3 ch |
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| Historical and contemporary perspectives on changes that have affected Mi'kmaq and Maliseet cultures and societies since the time of contact; emphasis on issues relating to education, economic development, spirituality, self-government, land claims. |
| ABRG3685 | Mi'kmaq Language | 3 ch |
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| Elements of Mi'kmaq: phonology, morphology, syntax. Field methods. Instructional materials and approaches. |
| ABRG3686 | Maliseet Language | 3 ch |
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Elements of Maliseet: phonology, morphology, syntax. Field methods. Instructional materials and approaches.
Maliseet Language Version |
| ABRG3686 | Wolastoqey Latuwewakon | 3 ch |
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| 'Ciw wen ketuwokehkimsit eluwehket wolastoqey latuwewakon, tan eltaqahk naka tan eluwikhasik. 'Ciw wen ketuwokisit naka ketuwewestaq. |
| ABRG3688 | Contemporary Canadian First Nations Children’s Literature | 3 ch |
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Books for primary and elementary children written by Canadian First Nations authors. Examines the Native voice in Native and non-native worlds in relation to traditional beliefs and current cultural concerns.
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| ABRG3695 | Intermediate Mi'kmaq Language | 3 ch |
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Further studies in Mi'kmaq. Prerequisite: 3 ch in Mi'kmaq Language. |
| ABRG3696 | Wolastoqey Latuwewakon II | 3 ch |
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| ’Ciw wen keti ankuwokehkimsit wolastoqey latuwewakon, tahalu eluwikhasik, elewestuhtimok naka atkuhkewakonol. ’Ciw yukt kisi wihqehtuhtit ABRG 3686 , 3687 , kosona wolitahatok nutokehkikermit. |
| ABRG3696 | Intermediate Maliseet Language | 3 ch |
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Second-level course in Maliseet, focused on syntax, conversation, storytelling.
Prerequisite: ABRG 3686 or 3687 or permission of instructor.
Maliseet Language Version |
| ABRG4109 | Independent Studies | 3 ch |
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Students will normally be limited to 6 ch of independent study. Prerequisite:
Permission of an instructor is required before registration. |
| ABRG4664 | First Nations Entrepreneurship | 3 ch |
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| An introduction to the theory behind successful entrepreneurship; principles and practical application of starting and maintaining a small business within a First Nations government. Guest speakers from local First Nations businesses, government agencies, funding institutions. |
| ABRG4665 | Medicine Wheel and Organizational Behaviour | 3 ch |
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| Introduction to the Medicine Wheel and how the values inherent in its teachings can be applied to groups, organizations, and communities. Students will relate ideas and concepts behind the Medicine Wheel to organizational structures in both mainstream and First Nations societies. |
| ABRG4696 | Advanced Maliseet I: Grammer | 3 ch |
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Focus on grammar, word and sentence formation, in speaking and listening, through storytelling, conversation, and songs.
Prerequisite: 6 ch in Maliseet Language or permission of instructor.
Maliseet Language Version |
| ABRG4696 | Wolastoqey Latuwewakon I | 3 ch |
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'Ciw yut wen keti ankuwi skicinuwatuwet naka wen keti piyemi woli ’sotok atkuhkakonol, mecimiw elewestuhtimkopon naka elewestuhtimok, kapiw ’kaneyal naka pileyal lintuwakonol. 'Ciw yukt kisi wihqehtuhtit kinaq neqcikotok, kosona wolitahatok nutokehkikemit. |
| ABRG4697 | Advanced Maliseet II: Conversation and Composition | 3 ch |
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Focus on vocabulary development, fluency in speech, literacy skills.
Maliseet Language Version Prerequisite: 9 ch in Maliseet Language or permission of instructor. |
| ABRG4697 | Wolastoqey Latuwewakon II | 3 ch |
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| 'Ciw yut wen keti ankuwi kcicihtaq skicinuwatuwewakon, pciliw eluwikhasik, wolama 'tawi olonuwatuwe. 'Ciw yukt kisi wihqehtuhtit kinaq neqcikotok cel epahsiw, kosona wolitahatok nutokehkikemit. |
