AEC1131 H Special Topics in Adult Education: Selected Issues, Themes and Models in Aboriginal and Indigenous Education Selected issues related to social, political, spiritual and cultural factors that impact on the educational quality of life of Aboriginal Peoples in Canada resulting from colonialism and oppression will be examined. Related connections to Indigenous Peoples throughout the world will be made. Selected issues will be examined with a view toward understanding the need for transforming educational and research knowledge to reflect Aboriginal and Indigenous wisdom and strategies for solutions. Themes and models reflecting the movement toward the development and establishment of Aboriginal education initiatives grounded in Aboriginal philosophies and perspectives for community healing and wellness and Aboriginal participation and leadership in Canadian society will be examined. This course draws on knowledge from theories and practice of Aboriginal and Indigenous methodologies, antiracism education, qualitative research methodologies, oral histories/narratives, and Elders' wisdom. Students will be encouraged to explore various issues that impact on teaching and learning from pre-school to higher education, community development, and adult education settings. . AEC1131 H Special Topics in Adult Education and Community Development: Doing Effective Organizational Advocacy This course offers a practical approach to understanding and doing effective advocacy work, from either inside or outside of the organization. It will teach a method for identifying and mapping work practices that are central to decision making. Students will undertake a practical project in small teams, building an exploratory account of an organization/workplace issue that is of interest to them. AEC1131