Aboriginal Studies Certificate

Explore past relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.

Gain an understanding of the history of the Aboriginal peoples of what is now Canada. Begin with pre-contact perspectives, with an emphasis on the social, cultural, political, economic and interactions.

You’ll learn about the present situation of the Aboriginal peoples of what is now Canada, interpreted on the basis of contemporary and historical political, economic and cultural developments, including the Indian Act and the reserve system.

Explore regional variation and adaptation in economy, technology, language, religion, art, medicine and kinship. Understand the contemporary application of narrative structure that shapes the literature of Indigenous cultures, focusing on poetry, drama, short stories, novels, and essays.

Graduates of Aboriginal studies programs can find work across several different industries. Just a few of these include:

Education
Social Work
Schools
Day Cares
Clinics
Hospitals
Law Firms
Non-profit Organizations
Community Development
Journalism
Public Policy Analysis
Government Relations

Grade 12 (or equivalent) or mature student status
English Studies 12/English First Peoples 12 with a minimum of 73% (or equivalent)