OLD SUN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

SIKSIKA COURSES – WINTER SEMESTER 2012

TUESDAY , JANUARY 10,2012, 4:40 – 7:40 p.m.: IIHKANA’KA’ATSIIKS  SK312 (Siksika  Societies)

 The goal of this course is for the students to understand: the history of the Siksika societies from their origin to today, who the past and current society members are, what the purpose of  each society is and how they all fit together for the good of the people.  The key role of the societies for the social order of the tribe and holistic health, body, mind and spirit will be covered.  What information is appropriate to share with the general public will be guided by Siksika Society members. Instructor:  Esther Healy, M. Ed.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2012, 4:40 -7:40 p.m.: SIKSIKAITSIIPOWAHSIN  SL 204 ( Conversational Siksika and Grammar)

 This course has been taught at Old Sun Community College as Native Studies 207, a U of C course; but the course outline and content has been developed by Siksika scholars as per course outline. This course will reinforce the use of the orthography adopted by the Blackfoot speaking Nations to standardize the writing system and build on grammatical structures and verbal categories introduced in SL 200.  The course will continue to emphasize conversational skills and vocabulary development presented through themes and Siksika experiences.  Instructor: Dr. Ayoungman

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2012, 4:40 – 7:40 p.m.: SIKSIKA BUNDLES SK 316 

  The course will introduce the many different kinds of bundles that exist, who the past and current owners of bundles are and the significance of these to the Siksika Way of Life and social structures.  The students will also be introduced to the role of bundle holders for prayers and contributions to community well being.  The intent of this course is to rejuvenate an understanding of and respect for the Siksika Way of Life and the values, traditions and social structures embedded in this.  Instructor:  Kathy Breaker, M.Ed.

REGISTRATION: SEE THE REGISTRAR FOR APPLICATION FORMS.

LAST DAY TO DROP WINTER COURSES IS FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2012: FEE PAYMENT DEADLINE FOR WINTER TERM FEES.  APPLICATIONS FOR BURSARIES CAN BE APPLIED FOR AT THE COLLEGE.