Offered by University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, Canada, Cert in Wabanaki Governance is a certificate in Politics & International Relations programme. The programme is delivered in a hybrid format.
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Politics & International Relations
Delivery: Hybrid
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
UNB's Wabanaki Governance certificate, offered through the Mi'kmaq-Wolastoqey Centre at the Fredericton campus, examines Indigenous leadership, self-governance and community development from a Wabanaki and broader Indigenous perspective. The certificate comprises eight courses (24 credit hours), including First Nations Leadership Foundations, Writing in Indigenous Contexts, Current Topics in Self-Governance, and the Peace and Friendship Treaties. Delivery is exclusively online and synchronous, apart from one required land-based course (INDG3682) delivered in person to build cohort connections. Students study traditional governance models, contemporary Indigenous political issues, and strategies for community development, alongside language and culture revitalization. The certificate was developed with Elders, community leaders and subject experts, and is open to applicants from all backgrounds with a focus on aspiring and current Indigenous leaders. Students completing the certificate may continue into the related diploma program without resubmitting references or a personal statement.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet the academic and other prerequisites for the Wabanaki Governance certificate, or qualify as a mature student, and must obtain approval from the Mi'kmaq-Wolastoqey Centre. Applicants submit a personal statement addressing their connection to an Indigenous community, leadership experience and goals, interest in Indigenous governance and reconciliation, and cultural knowledge and aspirations, along with two references from community leaders, educators or supervisors.
