Indigenous Learning

Cultivating awareness

Indigenous courses, many taught by Indigenous faculty, centre on Indigenous perspectives and issues. A number of courses provide opportunities for in-community and on-the-land learning and include teachings from Elders and other knowledge keepers.

Indigenous learning supports people who want to develop careers in community engagement, community development, social work, nursing, education, leadership and public service.

Interested in Indigenous Learning?

Open Indigenous courses and some Indigenous programs welcome both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students. You can take Indigenous Learning courses in a number of ways.

Indigenous Studies Courses

Electives and individual courses

A number of Indigenous courses are open to all Camosun students and transfer as university credits. IST 120 – Understanding Indigenous Peoples is a course that aims to guide you to a better understanding of the culture, history and experience of Indigenous people in Canada. It’s a great elective or professional development opportunity.

There are also courses with Indigenous content. These courses can be used as Camosun electives or program content and may transfer to other universities.

Related programs

If you want to focus on Indigenous Learning and earn a full credential, you can take one of Camosun's programs with Indigenous perspectives or take Indigenous courses as part of a related program.

• Academic Upgrading
• Archaeological Field Assistant Certificate
• Arts and Science Studies Diploma
• Associate of Arts Degree in General Arts
• Associate of Arts Degree in Pre-Social Work
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Indigenous College Prep
• Indigenous Health Care Assistant Certificate
• Indigenous Studies Diploma
• Indigenous Peoples in Trades Training
• University Transfer

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Connection with Indigenous Community

We develop and nourish working relationships with Indigenous communities to support students and community initiatives.

Community
 

Surrounding students with rich culture

Indigenous Education & Community Connections (IECC) is involved in a number of projects and events intended to enhance Indigenous student success and support community engagement in education.

Aboriginal Service Plan