A new course on indigenous studies is being offered at the third-year level to Carleton students.
The course, Indigenous Perspectives in Ecology and Evolution (INDG 3901), is taught by professor Root Gorelick.
“There are clearly multiple ways of seeing the world, from both a physical and a philosophical perspective, and I just want to see if there are any commonalities or differences between these perspectives,” Gorelick said.
According to the course proposal listed on Carleton’s website, the course seeks to develop in students a robust understanding of ecological and evolutionary relationships modelled after indigenous perspectives.
Gorelick said the course will primarily focus on the perspectives of the Canadian Aboriginals, as well as the views of indigenous peoples in Arizona and New Mexico.
“I think that both the students and I know more about Canadian perspectives, and will better be able to relate better to it,” he said.
There will be no teaching assistants for the class, which is to allow for a more personal and colloquial environment, according to Gorelick.
