“My goal is to become a Néhinawéwin (Cree) teacher in Manitoba and see the Néhinawéwin language passed on to children, so that they can speak it fluently and pass it on to their children. My overall career goal is to see all Indigenous languages survive and thrive in Canada, so there’s no worries about when they will disappear anymore.”
– Cameron Adams, Integrated Education/Indigenous Languages Student, University of Winnipeg.
Indigenous languages
Indigenous languages are the foundation of Indigenous knowledges and communities. The Indigenous Languages Thematic Major provides students with an interdisciplinary education in Indigenous Languages that focuses on revitalization, planning, and communication.
Through core courses in Indigenous Studies and Linguistics, students grow as proficient speakers of an Indigenous language and as capable proponents of Indigenous language revitalization. Students have opportunities for experiential learning to complement teaching and research.
Graduates of the program will join a growing community of people who are dedicated to, and have the skills to support, ongoing learning, speaking, researching, and teaching Indigenous languages, contributing to the revitalization of Indigenous languages.
This program includes three Certificate options (30 credit hours each), which can lead to a Bachelor of Arts degree (3-year or 4-year). Students may also choose to take this degree as part of an Integrated BEd/BA to pursue a career in teaching Indigenous languages in K-12 classrooms.
Required High School Courses
You must meet The University of Winnipeg’s general admission requirements. No specific courses required.
Ready to Apply?
Get StartedQuestions about the application process? Contact a student recruitment officer at welcome@uwinnipeg.ca or 204.786.9844.
An Innovative Option for non-High School graduates: Individuals who do not have Grade 12, but who are age 21 or older and motivated to succeed at university may be admitted as mature access students. For details, contact Stephanie Rozzi, Academic Advisor for Adult Learners, at s.rozzi@uwinnipeg.ca or 204.786.9972.
“My goal is to become a Néhinawéwin (Cree) teacher in Manitoba and see the Néhinawéwin language passed on to children, so that they can speak it fluently and pass it on to their children. My overall career goal is to see all Indigenous languages survive and thrive in Canada, so there’s no worries about when they will disappear anymore.”
– Cameron Adams, Integrated Education/Indigenous Languages Student, University of Winnipeg.
Program Contacts
Dr. Shelley Tulloch
phone: 204.786.9196
Heather Souter
phone: 204.258.3815
email: indigenouslanguages@uwinnipeg.ca
Visit the Indigenous Languages program websiteIn any case where The University of Winnipeg Academic Calendar and this webpage differ, the current Calendar takes precedence.
How to Apply
For details on application requirements and deadlines, and to apply online, please visit: uwinnipeg.ca/apply
For more information contact a student recruitment officer at welcome@uwinnipeg.ca or 204.786.9844.
An Innovative Option for non-High School graduates: Individuals who do not have Grade 12, but who are age 21 or older and motivated to succeed at university may be admitted as mature access students. For details, contact Stephanie Rozzi, Academic Advisor for Adult Learners, at s.rozzi@uwinnipeg.ca or 204.786.9972.
Program Contacts
Dr. Shelley Tulloch
phone: 204.786.9196
Heather Souter
phone: 204.258.3815
email: indigenouslanguages@uwinnipeg.ca
website: uwinnipeg.ca/indigenous-languages
In any case where The University of Winnipeg Academic Calendar and this fact sheet differ, the current Calendar takes precedence.
Last Updated: 08/01/2024
“My goal is to become a Néhinawéwin (Cree) teacher in Manitoba and see the Néhinawéwin language passed on to children, so that they can speak it fluently and pass it on to their children. My overall career goal is to see all Indigenous languages survive and thrive in Canada, so there’s no worries about when they will disappear anymore.”
– Cameron Adams, Integrated Education/Indigenous Languages Student, University of Winnipeg.
Last Updated: 08/01/2024