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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 3055
First Nations Leadership Foundations
3 ch
Examines First Nations theories and models of leadership. Explores best practices for
leadership at the individual and community levels and considers how to balance both
traditional First Nations values and contemporary needs of First Nations communities.
Practicing Leadership in First Nations Community
3 ch
Projects
Exposes learners to leadership models in the context of diverse First Nations communities
and national First Nations organizations. Prepares learners to initiate, plan, execute and
close a leadership project.
ABRG 3056
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.
Introduction to Workplace Learning in First
3 ch
Nations Communities
Provides learners with an appreciation of the origins and trends in workplace learning.
The course examines the workplace as a learning environment. Various approaches to
adult learning within the changing context of work will be examined with specific focus
on First Nations communities.
ABRG 3114
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
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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
eluwikhasik. 'Ciw wen ketuwokisit naka ketuwewestaq.
Contemporary Canadian First Nations Children’s
3 ch
Literature
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 3688
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 4194
Land Claims
3 ch
Examines the reconciliation of Aboriginal rights with the modern Canadian state through
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the presentation of claims, and negotiation and adjudication of specific and
comprehensive land claims agreements including recognition of Aboriginal selfgovernment.
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.
First Nations Perspectives and Organizational
3 ch
Behaviour
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 4665
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
Wolastoqey Latuwewakon III
3 ch
'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.
Advanced Maliseet II: Conversation and
3 ch
Composition
Focus on vocabulary development, fluency in speech, literacy skills. Prerequisite: 9 ch in
Maliseet Language or permission of instructor.
ABRG 4697
ABRG 4697
Wolastoqey Latuwewakon IV
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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