Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Studies in Canada at UFV Canada

Program Overview for Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Studies in Canada:

As part of the UFV Bachelor of Arts, you can choose to complete a major or minor Aboriginal major. In order to provide a wide range of learning, courses are organized around four themes: indigenous history, social relations, and governance, land, and culture, and worldview and spirit. 

The plan focuses on the forms of indigenous knowledge, indigenous issues, contemporary challenges, and the process of decolonization, with the aim of improving the relationship between indigenous and settler societies and establishing new approaches and relationships. All students have the opportunity to enrich their learning by participating in field trips, recurring learning, interacting with elders, Stó: lō culture teaching, and special guest lectures. 

Career expectations:
Aboriginal people are the fastest-growing population in Canada. According to Statistics Canada, they currently represent 4.3% of the Canadian population. It is estimated that by 2030, this figure will increase to 5.3%. Parallel to this trend, people are increasingly aware that the dominant postcolonial culture has marginalized indigenous peoples and deprived them of their right to participate and speak.

Much work must be done to repair the relationship between indigenous peoples and settler communities. Therefore, indigenous communities and institutions, and government ministries that serve indigenous peoples need well-trained leaders and advocates to work in the areas of treaty negotiation, policy formulation, and resource management. Public service departments, schools, prisons, and municipalities that work with indigenous people also provide job opportunities. 

Sample employers:

• Indigenous organizations 
• Indigenous communities
• Indigenous community liaison offices
• Community services
• Government agencies
• School districts
• Non-profit organizations
• Research centers and heritage sites

These are the international student eligibility for the Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Studies in Canada

High School Applicants, please provide a copy of:

• Your high school transcript(s) and proof of graduation if you have graduated from high school, or a copy of your interim high school transcript(s) if you are currently in high school.
• If you are currently studying in a high school outside of Canada, you will be required to provide your final high school transcript and proof of graduation in August, or at the latest, before fall classes begin.
• If you are currently studying in a BC high school or BC high school offshore, please provide your Personal Education Number (PEN) in your application. UFV can download your interim and final transcripts if you have provided permission to release your grades to UFV for one year at the Ministry of Education website.  The deadline to receive your final high transcript and proof of graduation is August 3.

Post-Secondary Applicants, please provide a copy of:

• Your high school transcript(s).
• Your post-secondary transcript(s) from all institutions attended. Please note that evaluation of previous post-secondary credit is a requirement for admission to some programs. If your official post-secondary transcript(s) is required, a document evaluation fee will be charged to your student account.

These are the domestic student eligibility for the Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Studies

Option 1: Secondary school (for students with secondary school graduation only)

1. B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent. (Students who have completed a secondary school equivalency program will also be considered but must complete the specific entrance requirements below.)

2. Prerequisites for MATH 141.

3. Prerequisites for ENGL 105.

4. Prerequisites for PHYS 101.

Option 2: University entrance (for applicants who have completed at least nine post-secondary credits at a recognized institution)

1. At least nine transferable credits at a recognized post-secondary institution with a minimum CGPA of 2.67 based on all university-level credits attempted.

2. Prerequisites for MATH 141.

3. Prerequisites for ENGL 105.

4. Prerequisites for PHYS 101.

Students who do not meet these requirements might consider Qualifying Studies.

Additional documents required for a complete application:

• Official transcripts (or interim transcripts) from all post-secondary institutions attended showing grade/course achievement as per entrance requirements. To be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly to UFV from the originating institution; see the Transfer Credit section for details.

These are the test eligibilities for the Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Studies to qualify.

The international student tuition fees and costs for Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Studies in Canada.