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Arts & Humanities

Sechelt Nation Language and Culture Certificate at Capilano University

Capilano University, Canada

Programme overview

Develop their Sechelt language skills while learning more about the history and culture of the Sechelt (shíshálh) Nation. 7ewkw’chalap kwetl’ tiwsham she shashishalhem! In this certificate program, students take introductory language courses as well as literature and other electives relevant to Sechelt linguistics and culture. Students study at our Sunshine Coast campus and be taught by CapU instructors and Sechelt community members.

Faculty: Arts & Sciences  |  Department: School of Humanities  |  Duration: 5 years  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: Fall 2027, Spring 2027  |  Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

The course is taught from a Sechelt perspective and is aimed at current and future Sechelt language teachers. Study on the Coast Their classes take place at kálax-ay | the Sunshine Coast Campus of Capilano University, so students be studying she shashishalhem in the place where it has been spoken for thousands of years.

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Application information

Entry requirements

High school graduation

Domestic applicants: CAD 4,578 for the whole programme. Total programme tuition across all years as listed on the programme page; separate student fees (about $3,152 total) are excluded. Source

International applicants: CAD 21,728 for the whole programme. Total programme tuition across all years as listed on the programme page; separate student fees (about $3,152 total) are excluded. Source

Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens and permanent residents) apply through EducationPlannerBC and pay a non-refundable application fee of $50, which covers applications to 2 programs.

International applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC and pay a non-refundable application fee of C$135, which covers applications to 2 programs. New international students also pay a one-time $5,000 deposit, applied against international tuition once registered in courses.

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