Environment

Impact of Delgamuukw Guidelines in Atlantic Canada [Cape Breton University, CBU]

Publisher: 
Cape Breton University (CBU)
Year of publication: 
1999

In Delgamuukw v. British Columbia, the Supreme Court of Canada affirmed the inherent meaning of Aboriginal tenure (or title) and acknowledged its role in constitutional analysis. The message from the modern framers of the constitution of Canada and the Lamer Court is that Aboriginal law, tenure and rights as well as treaty rights constitute a distinct constitutional order in s. 35(1) of the Constitution Act, 1982, with its own implicate architecture, sources, traditions, and texts, that require constitutional equality with the other parts.

Historical Overview: Mi'kma'ki - Mi'kmaw Homeland [Cape Breton University, CBU]

Publisher: 
Cape Breton University (CBU)
Year of publication: 
2012

Mi'kmaw people depended on the land for their sustenance and as such were a nomadic people who lived and travelled throughout Mi'kma'ki according to the time of year and the seasonal pattern. Mi'kma'ki was divided into seven districts:Kespukwitk, Sipekni'katik, Eskikewa'kik, Unama'kik, Epekwitk aq Piktuk, Siknikt, and Kespek. Consequently, in an effort to maintain orderly conduct and good relationships between families, travel throughout Mi'kma'ki was based on respect for those whose hunting territory one may be travelling through.

Certificat en Gestion et Développement Régional (4663) [Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue: The First Peoples' University, UQAT]

Publisher: 
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue: The First Peoples' University

Ce programme permettra à l'étudiant d'acquérir les outils et les connaissances lui permettant de contribuer à des projets et même de lancer et mener à bien ces projets de développement économique et social en tenant compte des spécificités de l'environnement géographique, politique et culturel de sa communauté ainsi que des ressources humaines et financières disponibles. Il permettra également d'explorer des pistes de développement adaptées à sa communauté et de contribuer à une réflexion sur l'importance du leadership et de l'éthique pour une saine gestion de ce développement.

Environmental Technician Certificate Program (ETCP) [Vancouver Island University, VIU]

Publisher: 
Vancouver Island University
Year of publication: 
2019

The ETCP is designed to address the nation-wide need for certified, skilled aboriginal environmental field technicians. The ETCP will train practitioners in in-demand environmental monitoring skills and abilities required to assist: biologists, environmental technicians, engineers, hydrologists, and site restoration and environmental monitoring professionals.

Environmental Governance [University of Guelph]

Publisher: 
University of Guelph
Year of publication: 
2019

As exemplified by the case of global warming, solving many of the world’s persistent environmental problems requires more than just enhanced scientific knowledge and improved technology – they require new and innovative approaches to governing. Hence, there is an essential need for graduates who have a solid understanding of environmental governance.

Aboriginal Agriculture & Land Management (P.G.D.) [University of Saskatchewan]

Publisher: 
University of Saskatchewan

The Post Graduate Diploma in Aboriginal Agriculture and Land Management is a unique program that provides students with practical training in agribusiness and land management. The program is specifically designed for Aboriginal students who have graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in a non-agricultural discipline, however all students are welcome to apply.

Environmental Studies: Northern Environments & Cultures [Lakehead University]

Publisher: 
Lakehead University

This is an interdisciplinary program offered jointly by the Departments of Anthropology and Geography, designed to train graduates to investigate, understand and appreciate issues peculiar to northern environments and cultures. Graduates of the program will have the skills to meet the challenges of environmental and cultural issues faced by communities, industries and services in northern areas.

Northern Natural Resources Technician [College of the North Atlantic, CNA]

Publisher: 
College of the North Atlantic
Year of publication: 
2019

The Northern Natural Resources Technician program is designed to produce competent technicians for various wildlife, forestry and fisheries agencies with major emphasis on working in northern ecosystems. The concept of proper management of our natural resources using the principles of sustainable development, integrated resource policy for ecosystem based management has become the norm in our global community.

Development Studies [University of Saskatchewan]

Publisher: 
University of Saskatchewan

Courses in the Development Studies Stream have been selected to provide students with a broad, interdisciplinary education focusing on the conditions and problems of less-developed countries comprising the so-called "Third World" and such parts of more developed nations referred to as the "Fourth World", the history and theory of economic development around the world, and the geographic and environmental consequences of "development." The recommended courses in this stream include examinations of specific aspects of third world development in all of the disciplines involved in the program.

Indigenous Studies [Trent University]

Publisher: 
Trent University
Year of publication: 
2020

Programs of Study

Bachelor of Arts Program in Indigenous Studies
Bachelor of Arts or Science Program in Indigenous Environmental Science
Diploma in Foundations of Indigenous Learning
Specialization in Niigaaniiwin – The Art of Leading
Option in Indigenous Reconciliation & Resurgence

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