Master's in Indigenous Studies

This master's program in Indigenous studies, offered jointly by INRS and the Universite du Quebec en Abitibi-Temiscamingue (UQAT), totals 45 credits: seven three-credit courses (four mandatory courses, one mandatory specialization workshop, and two electives) plus a 24-credit thesis. Mandatory coursework covers Indigenous research methods and ethics and the history and cultures of Indigenous peoples in North America, alongside thesis development; electives address Indigenous knowledge systems, governance, leadership, and contemporary issues. Courses are taught in French. The program leads to a Maitre es arts (M.A.) and runs two years full-time, or four years part-time. Admission is offered for the fall, winter, and summer terms, with flexible deadlines for this thesis-based program. Entry follows a bachelor's degree or the equivalent in the humanities, social sciences, or a related field, and applicants must identify a research supervisor before applying.