ANTH 140 - Introduction to the Fields of Anthropology

This course examines Yukon First Nations history, culture and governance. Topics covered include pre-contact cultures of Yukon, subsistence economies, social and political organizations, cultural expressions, and cultural protocols.

This course examines Yukon First Nations history, culture and governance. Topics covered include pre-contact cultures of Yukon, subsistence economies, social and political organizations, cultural expressions, and cultural protocols.

First Nations' responses to colonialism within the context of major contact and post-contact events are analyzed. Particular emphasis is placed on the history of Yukon land claims and the emergence of First Nations self-governments. Additional field of study: Indigenous Studies, political science, geography.

Course details

Academic level(s)Bachelor
CountryCanada
Language of instruction
InstitutionYukon University
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ECTS credits6.0
Field schoolNo
Fields of studyHistory and archaeologySociology and cultural studies
Teaching placeOnline - scheduled
Tagshistoryindigenous issuesyukon
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