Political Science 311 is divided into seven units, with each unit covering different topics relating to Aboriginal politics and governments. Most units are further divided into sections, with each section focusing on a particular aspect of the topic being studied. The following outline lists the units and sections in the course.

Unit 1: Introduction to Aboriginal Politics and Governments
Unit 2: Aboriginal Governments in Canada: The Context
Section 2.1 Aboriginal Government Traditions
Section 2.2 Changing Relationships: The Indian Act and Aboriginal Government
Section 2.3 The “Inherent Right” and Movements for Self-Government
Unit 3: Aboriginal Governments in Practice
Section 3.1 Seeking New Forms of First Nations Governance:
The Government of Canada
Section 3.2 Seeking New Forms of First Nations Governance:
The First Nations Perspective
Section 3.3 Land
Section 3.4 Citizenship
Section 3.5 Governance, Governments, and Institutions
Section 3.6 Economic Development
Unit 4: Intergovernmental Relations
Section 4.1 The Federal Government
Section 4.2 Provincial, Territorial, and Municipal Governments
Section 4.3 Program and Service Delivery
Section 4.4 Financing
Unit 5: Special Issues Related to Aboriginal Governments
Section 5.1 Aboriginal Women
Section 5.2 Urban Issues
Section 5.3 Justice
Unit 6: Treaty Making, Land Claim Agreements, and Aboriginal Governments
Section 6.1 The Treaty-Making Tradition in Canada
Section 6.2 Treaties and Aboriginal Governments
Section 6.3 Land Claim Agreements in Canada
Unit 7: Aboriginal Governments in Canada: Future Directions