Programs and Courses with Indigenous Content

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Priority seating

For a limited time each year, ��ý offers priority seating for qualified Indigenous students in ��Health Sciences and Human Services programs. This includes Allied Health and Technologies; Continuing Care; Community, Family & Child Studies; Dental and Nursing programs. Learn more about Priority seats for Health Programs.

Programs

Program	Description
Academic Upgrading Certificate	Offers English, math and basic computer studies which include Indigenous components designed to meet the needs of Indigenous students.
Archaeological Field Assistant ��پ��ھ��ٱ��- 4 weekends and 3 evenings	Develop the knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to work on archaeological dig sites. If you are a First Nations community member interested in participating in cultural resource management within a traditional territory, you'll find this intensive program useful. Offered once a year in May. Includes weekend field experience.
Health Care Assistant - Indigenous ��پ��ھ��ٱ��- 7 months	Learn to provide care to families and individuals in First Nations and Indigenous communities. You'll be qualified to work as part of a health care team at any level of continuing care. This program is offered every few years.
Indigenous Community Wellness ��پ��ھ��ٱ��- 10 months	Prepare to support concepts of Indigenous wellness within agencies and community organizations that serve Indigenous peoples.��Delivered at the , part of the W̱SÁNEĆ School Board located on the Tsartlip First Nation.
Indigenous Studies �پ��ǳ��- 2-2.5 years	Develop the knowledge, skills, awareness and values needed to work with Indigenous individuals and families in schools and communities.
Indigenous College Prep Certificate - 8 months	Held in local First Nations communities, this certificate prepares Indigenous students for entrance into college-level courses and programs. Take courses including Intermediate math (Grade 10) UCEP (University College Entrance Preparation) fundable by bands Take individual courses If you only need a course or two ��ý offers alternative upgrading courses in English, math, biology, chemistry and physics offered in partnership with the School of Arts and Science Provides the Grade 11 and 12 alternative upgrading mathematics and English courses
Ways of Indigenous Leadership and Learning (Under Review) ��پ��ھ��ٱ��- 1 year No intake for Fall 2025	To be announced

Courses with Indigenous content

The following courses are available to all ��ý students. In some programs, a percentage of seats may be reserved for program participants. These courses are indicated with an * after the course title.

To be assured of transferability, consult an Academic Advisor before registering for any university transfer course. To find where a course transfers, check the .

While all courses may not be indigenized, you can bring an Indigenous lens to your learning through your assignments.��Courses like ART 150 or GEOG 102 or independent study courses allow the flexibility to approach your studies with an Indigenous perspective.

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Course Outlines

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