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May 04, 2025
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Academic Calendar 2025-26
Ways of Indigenous Leadership and Learning (Advanced Certificate)
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| Total Credits: |
30 |
| Credential: |
Advanced Certificate in Ways of Leadership and Learning |
| Program Code: |
WILL.ACERT |
| CIP: |
13.0203 |
Overview
Students in the Advanced Certificate in Ways of Indigenous Leadership & Learning (WILL) program learn to integrate Indigenous cultural approaches and ways of being and doing into their leadership of communities, organizations or agencies. Through blended learning including land-based, online and experiential learning, students gain perspectives and skills within an interNational learning community made up of Indigenous and non-Indigenous learners and teachers. The approaches, strategies and capacities acquired in WILL prepare working or emerging professionals, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, to be successful in positions of leadership.
Graduates will be prepared to support and enable Indigenous self-determination and lead change across diverse public and private sectors.
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Admissions
All of: - Bachelor’s degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution; and,
- An accredited Indigenous studies or Indigenous language course from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- Complete an interview with the Program Leader - in-person or virtually or a written statement outlining program expectations and leadership goals.
- Two references, one of which should be from someone in a leadership role (Chief or Council Member, Organizational Leader e.g., current, future or previous employer)
OR Special Permission:
Applicants seeking approval Special Permission for admissions will be expected to provide the following for consideration: Completion of one of: - C in ENGL 151
- C in ENGL 161
- C in ENGL 163
- C in ENGL 164
And - Resume or curriculum vitae showing a minimum of 2 years leadership experience in an Indigenous community, organization or movement; and
- Two references, one of which should be from someone in a leadership role (Chief or Council Member, Organizational Leader e.g., current, future or previous employer)
- Complete an interview with the Program Leader - in-person or virtually OR a written statement outlining program expectations and leadership goals.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, the learner will be able to - Critically examine core principles, values and practices of relational Indigenous leadership
- Demonstrate a lived practice of relationship with the natural world, and analyse and describe how such practice provides the foundation for Indigenous self-determination
- Integrate Indigenous knowledges and cultural teachings into their leadership philosophies and practices
- Demonstrate self-awareness in the application of Indigenous specific trauma informed leadership practices
- Apply culturally appropriate strategies to address complex socio-cultural dynamics related to Indigenous leadership and influence change within organizations.
Program Participation Requirements
- Students may have the opportunity to travel internationally. If they choose to do so, they would be responsible for additional costs, and need to have a passport or visa and meet the country’s port of entry requirements.
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