Academic Departments and Programs

Indigenous Studies

Crystal Flamand-MA in Indigenous Governance student and UWASC Female President, Dr. Julie Pelletier- Chair, Indigenous Studies, Carl Balan-BA in Indigenous Studies student and UWASC Male President.

The Department of Indigenous Studies (formerly the Aboriginal Governance Program) is grounded in the intellectual and cultural heritage of Indigenous peoples in Canada and around the globe. We welcome students from all backgrounds and disciplines to explore the unique complexities and broad, diverse cultures associated with Indigenous studies.

Join us as we examine this rich topic through multidisciplinary coursework in Indigenous/Aboriginal governance and other disciplines including politics, anthropology, history, religious studies, and conflict resolution studies. We recognize and honor the central role of language as carrier of culture, conveyor of tradition and knowledge, and signifier of individual and community identity by supporting the teaching of the Indigenous languages Ojibwe and Cree.

Undergraduate students will earn a Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Studies which can be a stand-alone degree or be paired with a complementary major in any field, such as Indigenous Studies and Environmental Studies; Indigenous Studies and Politics; or Indigenous Studies and Urban and Inner City Studies, for example.

Graduate students will earn a Master of Arts in Indigenous Governance, preparing them for leadership and management positions within Indigenous and other governments and in urban and other community-based organizations. A pre-MA program is available for students who need additional coursework prior to applying for our MA degree.

 

Duff Roblin Tribute Dinner.  Standing left to right: Gregory Querel, 2010 Recipient of Audreen Hourie Aboriginal Governance Graduate Fellowship and John and Grace Little Opportunity Fund Award; Myles Spence, first year BA student; Amanda Mentuck, 2010 recipient of Duff Roblin Award and partner Nathan Twovoice. Seated left to right: Jennifer Keith, 2009 Duff Roblin Award Recipient; Dr. Jacqueline Romanow, Graduate Coordinator; Jordan Bighorn, 2010 Recipient of the Windsor Masonic Opportunity Fund Award, and John and Grace Little Opportunity Fund Award; Dr. Julie Pelletier, Chair of Indigenous Studies