Certificate in Indigenous Languages I

The Certificate in Indigenous Languages I is a 15-credit-hour community-based program offered by First Nations University of Canada. It introduces students to the study of Indigenous languages, covering conversational fluency, language structure, writing systems, and oral traditions. The certificate is part of a wider suite of language offerings that also includes Cree, Anihšināpēmowin, Dakota, Nakota, and Dene language studies, and can lead into further certificates, a Minor in Language, or a full degree in language study and linguistics. The program is available at the Regina Campus and the Northern Campus. Admission is based on a minimum 70% average in English Language Arts A30, English Language Arts B30, and approved 30-level Math, Science, Language, or Social Science courses. Graduates can pursue roles such as language instructor, language consultant, or language revitalization work, or use the credential toward further study in linguistics or Indigenous education.