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Indigenous Nation Building Certificate

University of Saskatchewan

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada•QS 2027 #411 =

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Indigenous Nation Building Certificate at University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Canada is a postgraduate certificate in Civil Engineering & Construction programme. Tuition for international students is CAD 1,423 per credit (CAD 633 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Certificate
Field: Civil Engineering & Construction
Local tuition: CAD 633 / credit
International tuition: CAD 1,423 / credit

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: programs.usask.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Nation Building is a 9-credit-unit program offered by the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy at the University of Saskatchewan. It examines the traditional and modern governance approaches Indigenous nations use to assert self-determination and self-governance, including the effects of settler colonialism on Indigenous nationhood and Indigenous strategies of resistance, with an emphasis on Saskatchewan Indigenous nations. The program targets working professionals in Indigenous governments and organizations. Admission requires a four-year degree or equivalent, a cumulative weighted average of at least 70% in the last two years of study, a resume, a letter of intent, and three letters of reference. A non-standard admission pathway is available for applicants with at least ten years of work experience, including five years in management, and at least one year of higher education. International applicants must meet the university's English language proficiency requirements.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a four-year degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university, with a cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study. Required documents are a current resume detailing background and employment history, a letter of intent, and three letters of reference. International applicants must meet the university's English language proficiency requirements (minimum overall TOEFL score of 86 with at least 20 in each area, or overall IELTS score of 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each area). Applicants without the standard academic background may qualify through non-standard admission with at least ten years of work experience, including five years of management experience, and at least one year of higher education.

About University of Saskatchewan

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1907
Students: 26,155
QS rank: #411 =
Programs: 221
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Indigenous Nation Building Certificate award?

University of Saskatchewan awards a Postgraduate Certificate in the field of Civil Engineering & Construction on completion of this programme.

How much does Indigenous Nation Building Certificate cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 1,423 per credit (CAD 633 per credit for local students).

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