General Arts and Science - One Year - Aboriginal Studies (Certificate, Full-time)

About this programme

Weave the rich cultures and principles of Indigenous Worldviews into an array of career possibilities. This two-year Ontario College Diploma cultivates knowledge of Inuit, M?tis and First Nations communities, cultures, practices, and perspectives, and introduces global Indigenous perspectives and realities to Indigenous and non-Indigenous learners. Expand your circle of awareness and relationship through ethical and culturally informed approaches to Indigenous community and knowledges while developing a skillset and mindset to help advance reconciliation and Indigenous cultural resurgence. Explore Indigenous community development, activism, leadership, and governance, using strengths-based approaches to challenge systemic oppression. Build skills to promote sustainable and positive relationships with Indigenous lands and peoples. Through land and place-based learning experiences you develop a deeper understanding of local community models, cultural protocols, ethical engagement, and best practices. Exploring diverse Indigenous perspectives and topics, build your knowledge base on a range of subjects including: climate action and science activism and resurgence global Indigenous perspectives and relations business and entrepreneurship research and ethical engagement with community governance and legal traditions personal and community well-being language revitalization communication and cultural expression through creative arts This program prepares the ground for your academic and career journey, offering pathways into other academic programs at Algonquin College, bridging opportunities to degree programs at Ontario universities, and building transferable skills that support an array of businesses and organizations implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action. Graduates of this program will be positioned to enter a range of employment fields such as: business language arts science health education environmental sustainability social work community services and development