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Regular Studies

Art and Intersectionality

Intersectionality is a framework for understanding how aspects of a person's identity intertwine in relation to structures of power and privilege. These include aspects of intersectionality such as gender, race, class, sexuality, religion, physical and cognitive ability and appearance, etc. In this...

Regular Studies

Cultural Heritage in Crisis

In recent times, objects of cultural heritage have become contested sites where power struggles play out around political, racial, religious, class, sexual, and gender issues etc. The destruction of cultural heritage has become a tool of war and cultural cleansing. It features in protests calling...

Regular Studies

Introduction to Critical and Cultural Theory

Formerly FINA 2250Contemporary cultural theories have an effect and influence on visual arts and other media. Through lectures, image and video presentations, and seminar discussion of assigned topics, students learn that critical and cultural theory is central to the production and understanding of...

Regular Studies

First Aid for Dogs

Dogs can be curious about smells and new things around the home, and their environment. Learn to respond safely and effectively in emergency situations such how to treat pet injuries and most importantly how to prevent them! Important topics covered in the course include: steps to take in an...

Typical Dog Behaviour

Explore the basic theoretical and practical elements of dog behaviour and their social structure including breed specific behaviours, stages of normal development, dog signals, communication, dominance, and dog pack theories.

Continuing Studies

Difficult Dog Behaviours

Learn why dogs develop difficult-to-control behaviours and discover techniques to manage these. Topics covered include hostility, predatory chase, and other aggressive behaviour. This course builds on theories learned in the Typical Dog Behaviour course. This course may be taken individually for...

Continuing Studies

City Bylaws and Dogs

As a professional dog walker, or a conscientious dog owner, you need to know about your community and how legislation and local bylaws impacts you, your dogs and your business. Course content also includes animal welfare legislation.

Continuing Studies

Dog Walking - Practical

Visit a local park to interpret and assess interactions between dogs as a group. Immediate instructor feedback and suggestions for implementation are provided. Leash practice work is included. Students are asked to bring a dog with them to this class only. A signed "Informed Consent" form, found on...

Continuing Studies

Introduction to Massage

Designed for those pursuing a career in massage therapy, and those with a general interest in massage. Learn how to give a basic relaxation massage in this 2-day weekend workshop. Taught by an experienced Registered Massage Therapist, you are introduced to topics such as: proper massage table set up...