Bachelor's in Indigenous Studies

Indigenous Studies is a Bachelor program taught at Mount Allison University, Canada. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

Indigenous Studies at Mount Allison University provides students with theoretical, contextual, and engaged knowledge of Indigenous culture, history, politics, law, and community. The program prioritizes cross-cultural knowledge and communication and increasing knowledge about Indigenous people from Indigenous perspectives, centred within Mi’kma’ki. Indigenous Studies draws on survivance, resistance, and re-storying Indigenous knowledges and examines and embodies the Mi'kmaw concept of Two-Eyed Seeing.

Indigenous Studies uses an interdisciplinary approach to engage, examine, and produce both traditional and contemporary forms of Indigenous knowledge. Featured courses include Introduction to Indigenous Studies, Traditional Ecological Knowledge, Indigenous Health and Well-Being, Social Aspects of Place, Indigenous Research Ethics, and First Nations Treaties. Indigenous language courses are also available, including Introduction to Mi'kmaw Language (mÍkmawÍsimk).

Modules

• INDG 1001 — Introduction to Indigenous Studies
• INDG 2881 — Traditional Ecological Knowledge
• INDG 3201 — Indigenous Health and Well-Being
• INDG 3601 — Social Aspects of Place
• INDG 3901 — Indigenous Research Ethics
• INDG 4801 — First Nations Treaties
• MKMW 2001 — Introduction to Mi'kmaw Language (mÍkmawÍsimk)

The minimum requirements for admission in Indigenous Studies at Mount Allison University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Mount Allison University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Mount Allison University as pre-requiste for admission in Indigenous Studies.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Our admissions decisions are based on your academic record, leadership skills, a high level of commitment, and the potential for personal growth.

Please check detail of study units at https://mta.ca/academics/programs-and-degrees/indigenous-studies

International students are generally required to demonstrate proficiency in English. This is typically achieved through standardized tests such as IELTS or TOEFL. A minimum score of 6.5 in IELTS or equivalent in TOEFL is often expected, but students should check the specific requirements as they may vary by program.

51 fully funded scholarships are listed for Canada. See Canada scholarships.