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Indigenous Knowledges and Experiences

Description

Create positive, meaningful change with an Indigenous Knowledges and Experiences certificate

Indigenous Peoples – including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples – are the original inhabitants of the land that is now known as Canada. These communities have distinct cultural, linguistic, and historical backgrounds and are recognized as unique and diverse nations with a rich heritage and ongoing contributions to Canadian society.
 
Indigenous Peoples persistently encounter challenges in crucial areas like healthcare, social services, employment, and education. So, how can professionals help bring about meaningful change? The Chang School is proud to offer the Certificate in Indigenous Knowledges and Experiences, a unique, award-winning program that will help you be a part of the positive way forward.
This certificate can open up a wide variety of job opportunities in community workplaces and professional disciplines that engage with Indigenous communities, agencies, and people, and public- and private-sector fields like social work, health sciences, education, policy, law, geography, human resources, and community leadership.
 
You can complete our courses online, building knowledge and growing your career in crucial areas such as Indigenous health and well-being, governance, literature, community relations, and land use in Canada. Our comprehensive program is open to Indigenous and non-Indigenous learners and is designed to provide an enriching and diverse learning experience where you can gain new insights around Indigenous worldviews, and ways of knowing, being, and doing.
 
This Indigenous certificate program emphasizes the importance of practical, real-world experience; you will manage projects that contribute to positive change and help you engage with community agencies and organizations, preparing you for the challenges and complexities of working with Indigenous communities. You will also have the opportunity to connect with professionals, experts, and fellow learners who share a passion for Indigenous issues; these networking opportunities can lead to valuable connections, collaborations, and mentorship, further boosting your career.
 
The world needs more people to embrace making meaningful change. Join them today.
 
Who should take this Indigenous Knowledges and Experiences certificate?
  • You work in or want to advance your career in fields and professional disciplines that engage with Indigenous communities and agencies, including social work, health sciences, education, policy, law, geography, human resources, or community leadership
  • You want to work in an occupation that addresses, or should address, Indigenous concerns in public, private, and not-for-profit sector organizations
Admission Criteria:

Recommended:
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent
  • With 6 Grade 12 U or M credits (including English)
  • With a minimum average of 70 percent OR
  • Mature student status
Note: If you do not meet the above stated admission criteria, you may seek advice and assistance from Spanning the Gaps – Access to Post-Secondary Education or from Toronto Metropolitan Aboriginal Student Services
 
Certificate Requirements:
  • 2 required courses*
  • 2 electives
  • Cumulative grade point average (GPA) 1.67+
*If you are an undergraduate student who has completed SWP 435, you may apply for a course substitution towards CINT 922. However, if you complete INT 922/CINT 922, you may not apply for a course substitution towards SWP 435.

To graduate, you must successfully complete, within your official time span, the requirements from the year you registered in the program.
 
Required Courses
  • CINT 922 Introduction to Indigenous Worldviews
  • CINT 923 Canada's Story: An Indigenous Perspective
 
Electives (select 2)
 
--Indigenous Childhood Focus--
  • CCLD 450 Indigenous Early Learning
  • CCYC 905 An Indigenous Perspective on CYC
  • CMWF 108 Aboriginal Childbearing
--Indigenous Art & Literature Focus--
  • CENG 203 The Literature of Indigenous Peoples
  • CENG 511 The Art of Writing Life
  • CNPF 574 Aboriginal Visual Culture in Canada
--Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Focus--
  • CFNY 510 Indigenous Food Systems in Canada
  • CSWP 933 Indigenous Health and Well Being
--Indigenous Politics Focus--
  • CINT 910 Indigenous Peoples, Pol and Reconciliation
  • CPPA 124 Indigenous Politics and Governance
  • CSWP 925 Strong Helpers' Teachings
--Experiential Learning Opportunity Focus-
  • CVSW 932 Indigenous Knowledges in Practice

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.

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