Abstract

Adopting a comparative method of inquiry, this subject introduces students to the cultures, histories and contemporary realities of the indigenous peoples of North America and New Zealand (Aotearoa) and explores the commonalities and differences of experience between Indigenous Australians and these Nation groups subjected to the processes of British colonisation. … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

Indigenous peoples of native American: Culture, colonisation and contemporary realitiesIndigenous people of Canada: culture, colonisation and contemporary realitiesIndigenous people of New Zealand: culture, colonisation and contemporary realitiesThe history of the politics of control: a comparative approachTreaty Rights and the empowerment of self-determination

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
Be able to describe the cultures, and post-invasion histories of the indigenous peoples of North America and New Zealand
2.
Be able to apply a comparative approach to the examination of commonalities and differences of experience of colonisation of the indigenous peoples of North America and New Zealand and a range of contemporary issues which impact upon or are of concern to them
3.
Be able to analyse and articulate commonalities and differences of experience of the indigenous peoples of North America and New Zealand with those of Indigenous Australians
4.
Relate the history of Treaty systems In North America, Canada and New Zealand and the benefits and weaknesses today in empowering rights and self determination for indigenous peoples