Tag Archives: writing for Indigenous studies

Writing in Relation: FNIS 300—A Summary of Engagement

Dear FNIS 300, Thank you for all of your work and attention this term. FNIS 300 can be a challenging course, both for the students and for the instructor, because it aims to weave writing fundamentals (clarity, concision, summary, citation, etc.) together with theoretical approaches to writing as developed within, or alongside, Indigenous studies. We […]

Writing in (Good) Relation: How Writing Can Build and Create Community

How do we write to and for community from within the university? This article identifies key strategies for writing for Indigenous studies courses

Writing a Research Paper for Indigenous Studies

Originally compiled for FNIS 220 These tips are for students researching creative works (e.g. poetry, novels, film, visual art, video games) in the field of Indigenous studies. If you are looking for activities to bring you out of the haze of writer’s block check out the Nobody Cries at Bingo bingo card. After selecting your […]

FNIS 300: Writing for Indigenous Studies

Click the link below for the full syllabus. In this course, we will be honing writing skills for Indigenous studies with emphasis on writing for and with community and against patriarchy, racism, and settler colonialism. Through this course, you will work towards becoming more aware of your writing process: which means being mindful (and sometimes […]