MA in Indigenous Governance in Winnipeg Canada | The University of Winnipeg

The two-year Master of Arts (MA) in Indigenous Governance provides an exceptional graduate education centered on Indigenous perspectives. This multidisciplinary program builds upon Indigenous values, principles, and worldviews, creating a supportive yet rigorous academic environment for students from diverse backgrounds. Emphasizing language as a vital cultural foundation, the program requires study of an Indigenous language like Ojibwe or Cree to honor traditions and strengthen community identity. With an international outlook, graduates will be equipped for leadership roles across sectors, shaping policy and advancing Indigenous sovereignty through innovative governance approaches in Canada and globally.

This MA program fosters advanced scholarship while supporting the social, political, economic, and intellectual goals of Indigenous communities worldwide. Rooted in Manitoba's Treaty One Territory context, it uniquely blends Indigenous intellectual traditions with contemporary global perspectives. Core curriculum covers Indigenous self-determination, traditional knowledge systems, language studies, and specialized research methodologies with ethical considerations.