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The Certificate in Indigenous Storytelling Studies is an interdisciplinary program that acknowledges specialized knowledge in analyzing both oral and written Indigenous storytelling traditions across Canada, along with the cultural knowledge systems embedded within these narratives.
This program examines Indigenous stories and literature through multiple cultural lenses and academic viewpoints. Key learning areas include:
exploring historical and contemporary Indigenous storytelling practices through specific cultural case studies
understanding the knowledge frameworks embedded in storytelling traditions, including proper protocols
examining how traditional storytelling methods have evolved for modern media formats (such as literature, poetry, theater, films, etc.)
analyzing the significant influence of diverse storytelling and documentation approaches
Though this isn't a storytelling performance certificate, students may discover avenues for developing their own storytelling skills.
Students can enter this program directly from high school
Required high school classes
Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30
Students can be admitted into this college with one subject deficiency that must be cleared before the second year of study.
English language proficiency
IELTS (Academic) - Overall Band Score: 6.5. With minimum individual scores of Reading: 6, Listening: 6, Speaking: 6, Writing: 6
TOEFL iBT - Internet Based: 86. With minimum individual scores of Reading: 19, Listening: 19, Speaking: 19, Writing: 19
Cambridge C1 Advanced - Overall score of 176
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment – 70. With minimum individual scores of Reading: 60, Listening: 60, Speaking: 60, Writing: 60
Duolingo English Test (DET) – 110. With minimum individual scores of: Literacy: 95, Conversation: 95, Comprehension: 95, Production: 95
PTE Academic - Overall score of 63. With minimum individual skills scores of Reading: 59, Listening: 59, Speaking: 59, Writing: 59