Yellowquill College

This two-year program provides students with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to perform the responsibilities in an administrative and management/leadership capacity within a First Nation organization or community. Students receive focused instruction in First Nation government systems based on the Inherent and Treaty Rights of First Nations. The curriculum provides learners with an appreciation of indigenous forms of governance and organizational development, from pre-contact to the present, including modern forms of organizational and management principles.

This program prepares students to be able to perform management roles in a First Nation community by providing them with the required knowledge and skills for all management functions. It replaces the former Health Management, First Nation Social Development and First Nation Home & Community Care Management programs. The two-year diploma program requires the student to complete 20 core management courses plus two courses in the program specialization (Community Health, Social Development or Community Wellness) of the student’s choice.

This program prepares individuals to work in the financial management field and/or pursue a Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager (CAFM) accounting designation. A certificate in Aboriginal Financial Management is awarded upon successful completion of seven courses. The diploma program requires successful completion of an additional eight courses. The CAFM accounting designation is granted when diploma candidates pass the Aboriginal Financial Officers Association’s National Professional Examination. Guidelines for the accounting courses are within standards set by the CGA.