How to figure out if you are an NSSA Member:
Full Members of the NSSA are individuals who:
Are registered in at least one course at the University of Alberta in the current Membership Year; and
Fulfill one of the following conditions:
- are registered in a Faculty of Native Studies Undergraduate Degree, or in a combined degree offered by the Faculty of Native Studies and another faculty; or
- have declared a Native Studies minor; or
- are registered in at least one Native Studies course for the academic year.
There are also Associate Members and Honorary Members. If you didn’t meet the requirements listed above and would very much like to be a member of the NSSA, please email us nssa@ualberta.ca to discuss membership opportunities.
The following courses are featured in the Fall 2011 semester. If you would like to share what you are learning with the NSSA and the Faculty, please contact nssa@ualberta.ca
NS 110: Historical Perspective in Native Studies
NS 152A: Introductory Cree
NS 190: Academic Writing and Research in Native Studies
NS 200: Aboriginal Canada - Looking Forward/Looking Back
NS 252A: Intermediate Cree
NS 290: Introduction to Research and Inquiry
NS 320: Aboriginal Government and Politics
NS 376: Native Demography and Disease
NS 430: Aboriginal Governance Capstone
NS 440: Indigenous Treaties and Agreements
NS 445: Community Development Processes
Interested in Aboriginal authors and literature?
Announcement (repost):
“It is with great pleasure that the Department of English and Film Studies announces the tenure of Richard Van Camp as the University of Alberta’s 2011-12 Writer-in-Residence.
“A Dogrib (Tlicho) Dene from Fort Smith, NWT, Richard is an internationally acclaimed story teller and best selling author of The Lesser Blessed, Angel Wing Splash Splash Pattern, and The Moon of Letting Go, in addition to several childrens’ books and comic books.
“Richard will be available for consultation to U of A students, faculty, staff and the public at large during regular office hours. Mark your calendars: his first public reading is slated for October 28, 2011; details will follow. For more information about Richard Van Camp and the Writer-in-Residence Program, please see the website.
- Department of English and Film Studies
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