BA in Indigenous Studies (Okanagan) in Kelowna Canada | The University of British Columbia

The interdisciplinary Indigenous studies program explores Indigenous worldviews, governance structures, legal systems, territorial rights, environmental wisdom, and cultural preservation across the Okanagan region, Canada, the United States, and global Indigenous communities. This program provides multidisciplinary approaches to understanding Indigenous peoples from local to international contexts, covering subjects like self-governance, judicial systems, territorial negotiations, ancestral environmental practices, cultural safeguarding, Indigenous philosophies, and additional relevant topics.

During your third or fourth year, you may choose to participate in guided research projects, conducting in-depth exploration of specific Indigenous studies themes under faculty supervision, with final deliverables including comprehensive research papers.

Career prospects
A UBC qualification carries global recognition among employers. Develop core competencies for professional paths in governmental bodies, media outlets, publishing houses, NGOs, or further academic pursuits. Indigenous Studies equips graduates for diverse vocations, including Indigenous rights investigation, economic development consulting, media reporting, policy evaluation, cultural tourism, and community planning advisory roles.