Alan Carter

Truth and Reconciliation Day is an opportunity to listen and learn. The Faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta has created an incredible 12-lesson course that explores the histories and contemporary perspectives of Indigenous peoples living in Canada. Today, we’re going to give you a snapshot of this course, and play some of the lessons here on the radio. Right now, we’re going to explore key concepts of case law associated with Aboriginal rights to land and resources. And, we’ll hear about on-going threats to Indigenous lands and how these threats and challenges are being addressed. Take a listen…

Truth and Reconciliation Day is an opportunity to listen and learn. The Faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta has created an incredible 12-lesson course that explores the histories and contemporary perspectives of Indigenous peoples living in Canada. Today, we’re going to give you a snapshot of this course, and play some of the lessons here on the radio. For decades in this country, the Residential School system ripped children from their families and local education systems. This pulled kids away from the educational traditions of Indigenous communities. Over the next few minutes, we’ll learn how relationships are critical in Aboriginal teaching and learning settings. Take a listen…

Truth and Reconciliation Day is an opportunity to listen and learn. The Faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta has created an incredible 12-lesson course that explores the histories and contemporary perspectives of Indigenous peoples living in Canada. Today, we’re going to give you a snapshot of this course, and play some of the lessons here on the radio. Right now, we’ll learn about some key Indigenous political structures and the impacts of colonialism on these structures. Let’s take a listen…

Truth and Reconciliation Day is an opportunity to listen and learn. The Faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta has created an incredible 12-lesson course that explores the histories and contemporary perspectives of Indigenous peoples living in Canada. Today, we’re going to give you a snapshot of this course, and play some of the lessons here on the radio. Right now, we’re going to explore Indigenous people’s relation to the land. This lesson connects Indigenous worldviews and traditional ecological knowledge and traces the historical impacts of settlement. Take a listen…

Truth and Reconciliation Day is an opportunity to listen and learn. The Faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta has created an incredible 12-lesson course that explores the histories and contemporary perspectives of Indigenous peoples living in Canada. Today, we’re going to give you a snapshot of this course, and play some of the lessons here on the radio. Right now, we’re going to dive into Indigenous legal traditions. This lesson explores the stark difference between Common Law and the way justice should be handed under various Indigenous cultures. Take a listen…