Indigenous Foundations: A Multi-Media Website on First Nations History, Culture and Politics

TitleIndigenous Foundations: A Multi-Media Website on First Nations History, Culture and Politics
Faculty/College/UnitArts
StatusCompleted
Duration3 Years
Initiation04/01/2008
Completion08/31/2011
Project Summary

The First Nations Studies Program (FNSP) proposes the development of a series of multi-media content modules on the histories and cultures of First Nations in British Columbia. Module themes include, for example, the history of the land issue in BC, the Indian Act, and residential schools. These modules, developed in consultation with First Nations communities and organizations, provide relevant and culturally sensitive content to Aboriginal and non­Aboriginal learners, as well as the infrastructure necessary for students to fully engage in their studies and participate in current public debates. These modules draw on innovative interactive multi-media technologies, emphasize visual representation of historical processes affecting First Nations, and provide students rare access to community-based research. They will be used as a curricular resource in all FNSP courses. The modules will be housed on a website, ensuring greater accessibility to other courses at UBC with Aboriginal content, post-secondary institutions, and remote First Nations communities.

Funding Details
Year 1: Project TitleIndigenous Foundations: Web-based Multi-Media Curriculum on First Nations History, Politics, and Culture
Year 1: Project YearYear 1
Year 1: Funding Year2008/2009
Year 1: Project TypeSmall TLEF
Year 1: Principal InvestigatorLinc Kesler
Year 1: Funded Amount69,324
Year 1: Team Members

Linc Kesler, First Nations Studies Program, Faculty of Arts
Susan Roy, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, First Nations Studies Program, Faculty of Arts
Karrmen Crey, Alumni, First Nations Studies Program
Dara Kelly, Student / Program Assistant, First Nations Studies Program

Year 2: Project YearYear 2
Year 2: Funding Year2009/2010
Year 2: Project TypeSmall TLEF
Year 2: Principal InvestigatorLinc Kesler
Year 2: Funded Amount60,554
Year 2: Team Members

Linc Kesler, First Nations Studies Program, Faculty of Arts
Susan Roy, Assistant Professor, First Nations Studies Program, Faculty of Arts
Karrmen Crey, Project Coordinator, First Nations Studies Program, Faculty of Arts
Jordan Wilson, Student / Project Assistant, First Nations Studies Program

Year 3: Project YearYear 3
Year 3: Funding Year2010/2011
Year 3: Project TypeSmall TLEF
Year 3: Principal InvestigatorLinc Kesler
Year 3: Funded Amount78,811
Year 3: Team Members

Linc Kesler, First Nations Studies Program, Faculty of Arts

Project Outcomes

Indigenous Foundations website (https://indigenousfoundations.arts.ubc.ca/home/)