34 Indigenous Studies Preparatory Programs

This program teaches traditional Indigenous art forms as well as introductory-level theory and skills in various other fine arts and craft media. Students will learn traditional and contemporary Indigenous art forms such as beading, carving, footwear, sewing, and hide tanning, in addition to the cultural and historical significance of these art forms.

Indigenous studies is an interdisciplinary field of inquiry that seeks to understand the ways in which indigenous peoples worldwide, despite their incredible diversity, share a common experience of colonization. Indigenous studies is thus interested in historical contexts, political struggles, cultural expressions, and the lived ongoing effects of colonialism.

The Indigenous Arts Diploma is a two-year program that focuses on developing the skills and knowledge to be a self-employed artist. In the first year of the program, students will complete the Indigenous Arts Certificate, which covers core Indigenous art forms and introductory-level study in various other fine arts and craft media.

Indigenous Studies provides students with a theoretical, contextual, and engaged knowledge of Indigenous culture, history, politics, law, and community. Indigenous Studies prioritizes cross cultural knowledge and communication as well as increasing knowledge about Indigenous people from Indigenous perspectives -- centred within Mi'kma'ki.

Indigenous History: Students learn about the historical experiences of Indigenous peoples, including colonization, treaties, land dispossession, residential schools, cultural resilience, and Indigenous resistance movements. They study Indigenous histories from pre-colonial times to the present day, examining the impacts of colonialism on Indigenous communities. Cultural Studies: The program explores the rich cultural heritage of Indigenous peoples, including traditional knowledge, ceremonies, storytelling, art, music, languages, spirituality, and oral traditions. Students gain insights into the diversity of Indigenous cultures across different regions and communities.

This course offers a survey of critical Indigenous studies-contemporary transnational and transdisciplinary theorymaking from a new and emerging generation of Indigenous scholars. Critical Indigenous studies make crucial interventions in our collective understanding of race, gender, politics, sexuality, identity, democracy, dis/ability, migration, human rights, and multiculturalism.

The graduate certificate in Indigenous Studies offers a flexible way for students to deepen their understanding of Indigenous histories, cultures, and contemporary issues. The program is designed to c...

The certificate in Native American and Indigenous Studies offers students a focused way to learn about Indigenous histories, cultures, and contemporary issues. The program covers a wide range of topic...

The American Indian and Indigenous Studies minor focuses on the experiences of American Indian and Indigenous people in the Americas from an interdisciplinary and comparative perspective, which includes Anthropology, Art, English, History, Political Science, Sociology, and Gender and Sexuality Studies. This minor will provide an academic and scholarly foundation for students to study and interpret the needs and social/cultural, political, educational, and historical conditions of American Indians and Indigenous peoples in North America. It will help prepare students to work in settings that require an understanding of tribal sovereignty and serving and interacting with this diverse population.

The Diploma of Multidisciplinary Studies in Indigenous Community Development offers students the chance to build skills and knowledge focused on supporting Indigenous communities. The program emphasiz...

The minor in Indigenous Community Justice aims to critically engage students with Indigenous social justice issues and explore the impact of European influence on Indigenous life and cultures. Students will examine the social construction of settler societies that have taken root around the world through imperial and capitalist expansionism. They will be challenged to put knowledge of culture, history, and social justice—and their theoretical understandings—into practice. Students will study Indigenous mobilization, political organization, self-determination, resurgence, and regeneration of communities and cultures.

The Native American Studies Program is designed for individuals who seek knowledge and experience of indigenous history, culture, language, literature, art, philosophy, political and social science, and sovereignty.

This course will provide a cross-cultural exploration of Indigenous cultures in the changing modern world. In particular, this course will review the history of the rise of industrialism and the spread of European colonialism, and the effects of these developments on Indigenous cultures of the world. Students will apply anthropological analysis to selected case studies of Indigenous cultures and modern complex societies.

The diploma in Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art offers a practical introduction to the vibrant world of Indigenous art practices. It covers key areas like Indigenous culture, art techniques, and...

The Professional Certificate in Indigenous Research is designed to help students develop a strong understanding of Indigenous perspectives, protocols, and knowledge systems. The program covers key top...