Indigenous Cultural Stewardship Micro-certificate at University of Victoria in Victoria, Canada is a micro-credential in Indigenous Focus programme. The programme runs for 14 weeks, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition is CAD 800 per total for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Micro-credential
Field:Indigenous Focus
Duration: 14 weeks
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 800 / total
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
In this certificate, you will gain a deeper understanding of the historical relationship between the museum and heritage sector and Indigenous communities. You will learn how to support the preservation and stewardship of Indigenous tangible and intangible culture and heritage. Using case studies and resources from Indigenous scholars and practitioners, you'll gain insight on how to address colonial harms within your work and develop equitable policies and practices. Guided by Indigenous leaders in the field, program participants will come together to acquire new knowledge and skills, develop a community of practice, and build a more equitable and sustainable future for the sector.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: The Indigenous Cultural Stewardship Micro-certificate recommends, without requiring, current or prior experience in a cultural organization, and expects applicants to bring university-level research, writing and critical-thinking skills. The program page states that participants need regular access to a computer with a reliable internet connection to take part in the online, discussion-based course. UVic's Division of Continuing Studies sets no minimum education level, no English-language-proficiency test or score, no portfolio, and no minimum work-experience requirement for this micro-certificate. The page states explicitly that no application is necessary: learners simply register for the course, and anyone uncertain about their fit is invited to contact the instructor directly before registering.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC, which opens for 2027-entry applications on 1 October 2026: most degree programmes see September 2027 entry close 31 January 2027, January 2027 entry close 30 September 2026, and Summer 2027 entry close 31 March 2027, though Teacher Education post-degree programmes close 2 January 2027, Indigenous Education post-degree admits on an ongoing basis, and Engineering's Summer entry (high-school graduates only) closes 31 December 2026. International applicants use the same portal and face identical dates, since UVic publishes no separate international deadline. UVic treats these as fixed annual dates rather than rolling admission, though it warns any programme can close early without notice. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
