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Indigenous Peoples are over-represented both as victims and offenders. Students explore the impact of the residential schools, effects of colonialism on traditional values and culture, as well as structural victimization. Students critically examine and assess Canada's principal approaches to addressing victimization and offending by and against Indigenous Peoples. Through discussion and...

In this course, students will gain an understanding of the historical factors that contributed to the creation of Residential Schools, including the history of colonization and the relationship between the government and Indigenous communities. Students will reflect upon and further develop their understanding of the ongoing impact of Residential Schools.

This course is designed to introduce students to Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe language). It will provide the learner with a basic frame work of Anishinaabemowin orthography. The focus of the course will be on the reading and writing of the language. The learning is reinforced through the use of on-line tutorials as well as practice in order to enhance the learners understanding of the structure and...

This course provides students with introductory knowledge about diverse populations, faiths and cultures. In the context of law enforcement, students will be provided tips on dealing with various victimized persons and the mentally ill. Basic concepts such as culture, ethnicity, race, and discrimination are explored with a view to preventing racial profiling. Students are exposed to societal...

In this course, students will engage in the exploration of key social challenges that impact Indigenous peoples in Canada. The curriculum embraces an Indigenized perspective by interweaving Indigenous knowledge, perspectives, and lived experiences. Emphasis will be placed on analysis of prevention and intervention strategies, while respecting the distinctive spiritual customs and traditions of the...

This course takes a decolonized approach to examining Canadian history and the relationship between Indigenous peoples, settlers, and the Canadian government from first contact to the present. Focusing on Indigenous perspectives, worldviews, and experiences, it highlights early cooperation and partnerships during the fur trade, the significance of the treaty-making era, and the profound impact of...

Students are introduced to different scripting language tools such as SQL, NOSQL, Apache, Java and Python that support data analysis on large volumes of data. They also analyze the strengths and limitations of current tools used today. Students review and recommend which tools best support data analysis, data quality, problem solving, analysis, analytics and business decision-making for different...

In this course students install and set up a Python development environment and learn to apply fundamental concepts of Python programming by manipulating various data types. Through hands-on assignments, students execute Python scripts that use logical operators, conditional statements, and loops.

Students expand on the knowledge and skills acquired Introduction to Python Programming. Students explore advanced Python data structures, learn to manage project files, and perform basic error handling and testing. Through hands-on activities, students apply recommended programming practices including documentation and naming conventions to build Python files.

This course is the introductory level for Japanese language learning. Through grammar structuring and pronunciation practice students will be able to communicate at a basic level in the language. Students will also learn the first two Japanese alphabets - Hiragana and Katakana. These skills will provide a base for students wanting to gain proficiency in this unique and challenging language.