Aboriginal Law and Advocacy Ontario College Diploma
ObjectivesThe Aboriginal Law and Advocacy Program will prepare graduates to assist individuals and communities in the resolution of outstanding issues which do not require legal representation, but rely upon effective advocacy skills. Aboriginal-specific curriculum and a thorough analysis of the justice system will enable students to examine the contemporary context and to contemplate alternatives appropriate to Aboriginal people in Canada.
Practical experienceThe Internship Placement in the fourth semester provides students with opportunities to gain experience and develop work skills in Aboriginal organizations, legal clinics and firms.
Academic titleAboriginal Law and Advocacy Ontario College Diploma
Course descriptionFirst Semester
Course Number / Title Credits
One of the following
CS 021 Communication Fundamentals I 3
or
CS 117 Communications Strategies 3
GS 240 Microcomputer Applications 2
LV 101 Euro Canadian Traditions of Law I 3
LV 102 Indigenous Knowledge and World Views 3
LV 103 Indigenous Autonomy and Decision Making 3
LV 107 Euro Canadian Legislation 3
LV 108 Research Development Skills 2
SS 509 Ojibwe I 3 Total 22
Second Semester
Course Number / Title Credits
CS 031 Communications Fundamentals II ( *if required) 3
GE 515 Indigenous Peoples and Development Issues 3
LV 201 Euro Canadian Traditions of Law II 3
LV 202 Aboriginal Peoples & the Aboriginal Law in Canada 3
LV 204 Advocacy 3
LV 205 Indigenous Peoples' Legal & Political Thought 3
LV 208 Legal Writing/Research Skills 3
SS 519 Ojibwe II 3 Total 21(*24)
Third Semester
Course Number / Title Credits
LV 302 Indigenous Women's Issues 4
LV 304 Aboriginal Business Law 3
LV 307 Aboriginal Family and Community: Legal Issues 3
LV 308 Public Law and Aboriginal Peoples 3
LV 309 Indigenous Peoples and the Environment 4
General Education Elective 2 Total 19
Fourth Semester
Course Number / Title Credits
LV 402 Public Interest Advocacy: Advancing Community Interests 3
LV 404 Alternative Forms of Conflict Resolution: Mediation & Negotiation in Aboriginal Communities 3
LV 405 Children, Youth and the Justice System 3
LV 408 Alternative Justice Systems for Indigenous Communities in the Contemporary World 3
LV 409 Human Rights and Indigenous Peoples 3 Total 15