In this course, the students will study the concept of community development which includes the historical emergence and evolution, conceptualization, and implementation of community development in Indigenous communities. The course explores the major concepts, theory, and practice(s) of community development that invite community members to be a part of the community development process from planning and implementation to evaluation. The course will focus on First Nations, Metis, and Inuit community projects that help community members heal from colonization and intergenerational issues, while respecting the community's values, wisdom, and cultural norms.