Indigenous Studies (BA)

This Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Studies is a four-year undergraduate degree delivered in person at Wilfrid Laurier University, with intakes in September, January, and May. The curriculum examines Indigenous histories, perspectives, and contemporary issues, with emphasis on governance and leadership, self-determination, nation-to-nation relationships, land-based learning, language revitalization, and Indigenous rights. Core courses cover Indigenous media, an introduction to Indigenous Studies, and Indigenous perspectives on the academy, and upper-year electives address traditional ecological knowledge, Indigenous languages, and experiential learning. A Teaching Minor provides a pathway into teacher education, and the degree can be combined with programs such as Human Rights or Youth and Children's Studies. Graduates pursue careers in Indigenous governance, public policy, community development, education, health, and social services.