It is a very reading heavy course. Discussion and attendance are huge for grades. There is one BIG essay but its pretty easy of a course if you engage, do the readings, and give the essay enough time to be done well.

We covered many Indigenous issues including Residential Schools (Crystal's area of focus), Oral Traditions, Indigenous Knowledge Systems, and current/past events.

She is knowledgeable and makes class engaging. She is an expert in Residential Schools so you cannot bs on that subject, she literally wrote the book on it for the North. She's smart and fair. She loves to makes sharing circles and its a great way to bounce ideas back and forth with other students.

Do the readings, talk in class, ask questions, and make sure you give the final essay enough time. There is no excuse for a low effort because it is the only BIG assignment. And keep track of your attendance.