A micro-credential is a Cambrian College Board of Governor’s level certification awarded at Convocation. The Indigenous Studies Certificate of Completion is currently being offered to students who are taking a two-year diploma program or a three-year advanced diploma program, or to those wishing to take it as a stand-alone certificate. In order to be eligible for this certificate, students must complete any four courses within the Indigenous Studies area.
Courses within the Indigenous Studies Certificate support a student's learning journey regarding Canadian Indigenous history and also celebrate the various Indigenous cultures within Canada. Some courses focus on the history and effects of colonialism within Canada and the history and effects of the Residential School system, while other courses focus on facets of the vast Indigenous cultures within Canada including Powwow Culture, Indigenous Arts and Film and learning about Indigenous folks who are making an impact in their communities and beyond.
Current post-secondary students
Students currently enrolled in a post-secondary program at Cambrian College may take this micro-credential concurrently with their diploma or advanced diploma program.
Whenever there is a General Education course within their program, students seeking the micro-credential should elect to take one of the four Health and Wellness courses. Since each program requires three General Education courses, students must enroll in one additional course (with applicable tuition and other fees), whether as an overload or through an off-stream term. Students will apply to graduate from the micro-credential upon completion.
Please contact your program coordinator or Bradie Granger, Chair, School of Interdisciplinary Studies and Public Safety for further information.
Continuing education students
Individuals can complete this micro-credential as a standalone certificate on a part-time basis. Those interested in pursuing the certificate should use the following link to SIGN UP for the program. Our General Education Electives page will provide a list of available courses each semester to help you plan your path to completion.
Once you have signed up for the program, please use the following link to REGISTER NOW for your course(s).
Program of study
In order to obtain the Certificate of Completion, students must successfully complete any four of the following courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IND 1003 | Introduction to Indigenous Studies | 3 |
| IND 1009 | Intro to Powwow Culture | 3 |
| IND 1010 | Taking Care of Shkagamik-Kwe | 3 |
| IND 1012 | Truth and Reconciliation | 3 |
| IND 1015 | Indigenous Arts and Film | 3 |
| IND 1017 | Indigenous Peoples Today | 3 |
| IND 1019 | Indigenous Global Perspectives | 3 |
| IND 1050 | Sports and Reconciliation | 3 |
| IND 1101 | Nehiyawemowin | 3 |
| IND 1102 | Anishnaabemowin | 3 |
Please see our General Education Electives page for the list of available courses for each semester.
Course delivery
Please visit Cambrian College's eStore to see which courses from this program are available for registration at this time.
Courses are delivered asynchronously online. This means you do not have to log in at a specific day or time to complete your coursework. However, you are responsible for meeting all course due dates as posted within the course. Most courses will have weekly modules or assignments to complete. We recommend that students budget a minimum of 5 hours per week per 3-credit course they are taking online to be successful.
Important Note: Cambrian College reserves the right to cancel the offering of courses in certain terms.
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Please note: Cambrian College strives to ensure the accuracy of the information on this website. Please note that the academic curriculum is continually reviewed and revised to ensure that Cambrian's programs and courses remain relevant. The College reserves the right to cancel or make changes to any course or program, fee, procedure, or campus location at any time.
