Settler colonialism in historical and contemporary contexts
We begin the course by discussing some of the conditions that shape technology development in Indigenous communities. It is important to consider historical and contemporary contexts, since they both hold implications in the ways that technologies are diffused, accessed, managed, and used. This helps us critically analyze the ways that the past continues to impact our lives.
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About this Topic- Who are Indigenous peoples living in what is now Canada?
- Early encounters: settlers and Indigenous peoples
- Treaties affect all people living in Canada today
- An introduction to historical treaties in Canada
- ‘Modern treaties’ and land claims today
- Challenges in First Nations communities today
- Moving forward: The links between Indigenous resurgence and technology development today