Learn about government institutions and processes, policies, management and administration in Aboriginal communities. Develop your management and administrative skills in this exciting and challenging program. Participate in special internship courses and events and engage with the leaders in the field. Learn about the governance of Aboriginal communities and their relations with other communities in northern, rural and urban areas. Understand the role of Indigenous Knowledge in developing culturally appropriate governance systems.
The Indigenous Peoples Resource Management Certificate (IPRM) is offered in partnership between the College of Agriculture and Bioresources, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) and National Aboriginal Land Managers Association (NALMA), to First Nations land managers from across Canada. Participants of the program receive a Certificate of Proficiency upon successful completion of six degree-level courses through a combination of face-to-face and home study distance format. Courses deal with the knowledge that indigenous land managers require for effective resource management.
The Aboriginal Business Administration Certificate (ABAC) is a two-year direct entry program for self-identified Aboriginal students. ABAC is designed to provide programming for Aboriginal students who do not meet the admission criteria for direct admission or transfer admission to the undergraduate program. The program is also designed for those Aboriginal students who wish to obtain a certificate in business but do not want to study in a four year degree program.
The First Nations University of Canada's School of Business and Public Administration offers the following programs: The Certificate in Administration is a unique program, directed to the individual who is already working in, or who is planning to work in, an administrative position in the Indian Public or Private Sector.
Centennial College’s Business Administration-Accounting (Aboriginal Stream) provides Aboriginal students with new avenues into the business world. This three-year program addresses the community’s need for individuals with a strong accounting foundation and understanding of Aboriginal business needs. In addition to a rigorous accounting curriculum, students will undertake courses that cover key Aboriginal topics including: Aboriginal Strategy & Decisions, Aboriginal Governance and Aboriginal Challenges & Advocacy.
Advocates are committed to working with Aboriginal people(s) and communities to promote social justice, self determination and self governance. Your work as an advocate requires a solid foundation in the legal, political and social history of Aboriginal peoples in Canada in order to deliver services and design programs which meet the needs of the communities and individuals.
This diploma program is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and expertise to undertake responsibilities, both on and off-reserve, in relation to sound financial management and sustainable Aboriginal communities. Furthermore, the program will provide graduates with the expertise to advise in matters relating to financial administration, capital projects, financial planning and marketing.
"The Forest Resources Management Major (Specialization in Community and Aboriginal Forestry) is designed to educate students to be adaptable professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the discipline of forest management, an ability to acquire specific knowledge and skills as required, and the confidence to play a decision-making role in a wide variety of resource management situations with an emphasis on community forestry and working with Aboriginal peoples.
The goal of the TRU Certificate in Aboriginal Tourism is to graduate First Nations students with the skills necessary to become employed in the tourism industry. We ensure a high-quality post-secondary program that is responsive to the needs of aboriginal learners and is linked to labour market opportunities and employment in the field of Aboriginal Tourism. The foundation of the program is on cultural and applied tourism and small business skills.
The Lands Program administers and manages land transactions for The CMM's six member communities. The program provides quality land management advice and administrative support pertaining to reserve additions, pre-reserve designations and lands referendums. The Lands Management Program is available to member communities for updating land encumbrances, facilitating community land issue settlements, updating community mapping, researching historical land use and responding to Indian Land Registry queries.
