The Native Aspect of Canada's History Before 1830

Description

The experience of native peoples in Canada's history from first European contact to the generation of the 1830's will be covered. Through lectures, case studies and discussion of selected readings, students examine and evaluate the interaction between European and native peoples during the colonial period in the light of the policies, interests and objectives of both native and newcomer groups. The course places special emphasis on Indian involvement in the fur trade, the development of European imperial and civilizing policies and the first attempts of native peoples to direct their destiny in the face of European incursion.