Indigenous Studies (BA in combination)

About this programme

Explore Indigenous histories, perspectives and contemporary issues with a focus on Indigenous governance and leadership in Wilfrid Laurier University’s Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Indigenous Studies. You'll examine key concepts, influential thinkers and essential writings, while relating to real-world issues including Indigenous resurgence and self-determination, nation-to-nation relationships, land-based and place-based learning, land and water protection, language revitalization, and Indigenous rights and sovereignty. Learning is rooted in respectful relationships and the contexts that shape Indigenous experiences. Graduate with analytical, communication and leadership skills for careers in Indigenous governance, public policy, community development, education, health, social services and related fields Discover what makes this Laurier program unique and how you’ll gain real-world experience. Your future professors work hard to make sure your academic experience is current, complete and designed to open doors in your career. Here are a few things you can count on: Here are just a few of our students’ favourite ways to apply their learning in the real world throughout their degree (check out the Experience Guide for even more!): Explore a sample weekly schedule to see what your day-to-day might look like in this program. Get a glimpse of what you will study throughout your degree. See what your first-year classes will look like through sample courses and start exploring what your upper academic years can offer.