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Gain deeper insight into the values and goals of Indigenous communities, both nearby and globally.
Engage with an interdisciplinary approach that examines how Indigenous peoples across the world—despite their vast diversity—share collective experiences of colonization. Study historical backgrounds, political movements, cultural manifestations, and the continuing impacts of colonial systems.
Focus on Indigenous studies within your academic program while examining topics through diverse disciplinary perspectives. Just as Indigenous matters transcend academic boundaries, this certificate does the same.
A key objective of this program is to offer both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students meaningful ways to explore Indigenous wisdom through innovative, transformative, and analytical approaches.
English Language Proficiency Requirements: TOEFL iBT - 88+ with no section below 20; TOEFL paper-based - 570+ TWE 4.5+; TOEFL Computer-Based - 230+ Essay 4.5+; IELTS - 6.5+ with no bands below 6.0; MELAB - 81+; CanTEST - 4.5+ with no component score below 4.0; CAEL - Overall 70+ No subtest below 60.
Deadlines for students of pre-assessment eligible nationalities (Bangladesh, Ghana, India, Iran and Nigeria): Fall: February 15, 2024. Deadlines for students of all other nationalities: Fall: March 1, 2024; Winter 2025: September 1, 2024.