University nuhelot'ine thaiyots'i nistameyimâkanak Blue Quills offers Indigenous Master of Social Work, a master's degree in Social Work programme in St. Paul, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Social Work
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Indigenous Master of Social Work is a two-year graduate program at University nuhelot'ine thaiyots'i nistameyimâkanak Blue Quills that combines coursework, community-based learning, and a capstone project. Students take up to four courses per term across fall and winter, with classes held over two weekends each month, while the spring term is devoted to community learning and research; the program describes itself as accessible to several First Nations and Métis communities in the region. Coursework draws on Indigenous research methodologies and knowledge systems, incorporates guidance from Elders and Knowledge Keepers, and addresses the impacts of colonization on Indigenous peoples alongside the development of leadership for community wellness. Admission is intended for holders of a Bachelor of Social Work degree with several years of relevant work experience with Indigenous families and communities; familiarity with an Indigenous language and philosophy is described as an asset rather than a requirement. The program suits practising social workers seeking an Indigenous-centred, part-time-compatible graduate credential that combines academic study with sustained engagement in community settings.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Admission to the Indigenous Master of Social Work requires a BSW degree from a recognized university and at least three years of work experience with Indigenous families and communities, per the programme's own admission page. Applicants need a B+ average (3.0 GPA) or better across their last academic year or last two semesters; official transcripts confirming the BSW must be submitted along with three professional or academic references, a resume or CV, and a 1,500-word writing sample demonstrating commitment to Indigenous knowledge and social work practice. Criminal Record and Child Intervention Record Checks are required. No English or French test score is published; a foundational understanding of an Indigenous language and philosophy is considered an asset, not a requirement. Intake runs every two years (next: September 2027, September 2029), 25 seats, with applications due February 28 of the intake year; meeting minimums does not guarantee admission, as files are reviewed holistically.
Application Details
Start Date:September
Application Deadline:University nuhelot'ine thaiyots'i nistameyimakanak Blue Quills publishes one Application for Admission Deadline of 1 June on its Academic Calendar, labelled for the 2026-2027 academic year, and does not distinguish domestic from international applicants or list separate dates by intake beyond this single line. Its How to Apply page describes only the mechanics of submitting a paper application package (with references and, for some programmes, a statement of intent) and gives no additional opening or closing dates, and none of its graduate programme pages (Indigenous Master of Education, Indigenous Master of Governance, Master of Arts in Indigenous Languages, the iyiniw pimatisiwin kiskeyihtamowin doctoral programme) publish their own deadline. The university does not describe its admission process as rolling; the single calendar date is the only closing date it publishes. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
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