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ABRG
FIRST NATIONS STUDIES
Includes courses reserved for students registered in courses administered by the Mi'kmaq-Maliseet Institute for First Nations
Students.
ABRG 1411
Finite Mathematics
3 ch
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).
ABRG 1412
Elementary Calculus
3 ch
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).
ABRG 3109
Independent Studies
3 ch
Students will normally be limited to 6 ch of independent study. Prerequisite: Permission
of an instructor is required before registration.
ABRG 3363
Communications: Speaking Practice
3 ch
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).
ABRG 3684
Aspects of Maliseet and Mi'kmaq Culture
3 ch
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.
ABRG 3685
Mi'kmaq Language
3 ch
Elements of Mi'kmaq: phonology, morphology, syntax. Field methods. Instructional
materials and approaches.
ABRG 3686
Maliseet Language
3 ch
Elements of Maliseet: phonology, morphology, syntax. Field methods. Instructional
materials and approaches.
ABRG 3686
Wolastoqey Latuwewakon
3 ch
'Ciw wen ketuwokehkimsit eluwehket wolastoqey latuwewakon, tan eltaqahk naka tan
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eluwikhasik. 'Ciw wen ketuwokisit naka ketuwewestaq.
ABRG 3688
Contemporary Canadian First Nations Children’s Literature
3 ch
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.
ABRG 3695
Intermediate Mi'kmaq Language
Further studies in Mi'kmaq. Prerequisite: 3 ch in Mi'kmaq Language.
3 ch
ABRG 3696
Wolastoqey Latuwewakon II
3 ch
’Ciw wen keti ankuwokehkimsit wolastoqey latuwewakon, tahalu eluwikhasik,
elewestuhtimok naka atkuhkewakonol. ’Ciw yukt kisi wihqehtuhtit ABRG 3686, 3687,
kosona wolitahatok nutokehkikermit.
ABRG 3696
Intermediate Maliseet Language
Second-level course in Maliseet, focused on syntax, conversation, storytelling.
Prerequisite: ABRG 3686 or 3687 or permission of instructor.
3 ch
ABRG 4109
Independent Studies
3 ch
Students will normally be limited to 6 ch of independent study. Prerequisite: Permission
of an instructor is required before registration.
ABRG 4664
First Nations Entrepreneurship
3 ch
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.
ABRG 4665
Medicine Wheel and Organizational Behaviour
3 ch
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.
ABRG 4696
Advanced Maliseet I: Grammar
3 ch
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.
ABRG 4696
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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.
ABRG 4697
Advanced Maliseet II: Conversation and Composition
3 ch
Focus on vocabulary development, fluency in speech, literacy skills. Prerequisite: 9 ch in
Maliseet Language or permission of instructor.
ABRG 4697
Wolastoqey Latuwewakon II
3 ch
'Ciw yut wen keti ankuwi kcicihtaq skicinuwatuwewakon, pciliw eluwikhasik, wolama
'tawi olonuwatuwe. 'Ciw yukt kisi wihqehtuhtit kinaq neqcikotok cel epahsiw, kosona
wolitahatok nutokehkikemit.
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