Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Studies at First Nations University of Canada

Programme overview

The Indigenous Studies (INDG) program promotes research and intellectual exploration of Indigenous peoples' cultures, histories and contemporary situations, with an emphasis on Saskatchewan, then Canada, North America, the Western Hemisphere and the global context. It is the social science foundation for most FNUniv degree and certificate programs, with in-person, hybrid and online courses.

Faculty: Indigenous Studies | Duration: 4 years (120 credit hours) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Application deadlines: August 15, December 15 | Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

Career pathways

Academics, Advocacy, Politics, Communications & Research, Community Outreach, Diversity Coordinator, Public Service, Policy Advisor, School Counsellor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 70% average in English Language Arts A30 and B30, Foundations of Math 30 (BSRS only) or Pre-Calculus 30, one approved 30-level Math, Science, Language or Social Science course, and one additional approved 30-level course.

Fall term (September - December), Winter term (January - April) and Spring/Summer term (May - August). Indigenous Education does not admit to the spring/summer term.

Fall term: early application deadline March 15; final undergraduate admission deadline August 15 (Bachelor of Fine Arts and Certificate in Visual Arts or Indigenous Fine Arts portfolio: April 1; Indigenous Education After Degree Elementary: March 31 first intake, June 30 second intake; Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work: May 15). Winter term: early deadline November 1; final deadline December 15 (Fine Arts portfolio: December 1; Indigenous Education After Degree Elementary: September 30; Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work: January 15). Spring/Summer term: deadline April 15.

Apply online through the University of Regina application form, selecting FNUniv as campus. The application fee is $100 one-time; post-secondary transfer students pay $200, which includes a transfer credit assessment fee. Eligible Indigenous applicants applying October 1-31, 2026 can have the fee waived.

Apply through the official page: https://www.fnuniv.ca/admissions/apply-now/

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