Kanawayihetaytan Askiy Diploma in Indigenous Lands Governance, Dip.(K.A.I.L.G.) at University of Saskatchewan

Programme overview

The Diploma in Indigenous Lands Governance is a 60 credit unit programme giving a background in governance, management, administration and political science as they relate to Indigenous communities. It has a strong experiential learning focus and combines in-person and online courses.

Faculty: College of Agriculture and Bioresources | Department: Kanawayihetaytan Askiy | Duration: 60 credit units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

What you will study

Core requirements total 33 credit units (including a 6 credit unit Governance and Ethics group), with 12 credit units of restricted electives in Management and Economics and Environmental Studies and 9 credit units of open electives. Courses include ASKI 101, 105, 202, 204, INDG 107, AREC 220, AREC 238, POLS 222, POLS 323, POLS 324 and COMM 101. Kanawayihetaytan Askiy Certificate graduates complete the diploma with 39 credit units, and credits can articulate toward the B.Sc. Renewable Resource Management, B.S.A. (Agricultural Economics) or B.Sc. Agribusiness.

Career pathways

Roles in governance in Indigenous communities and leadership in local, provincial and national settings, and land management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Kanawayihetaytan Askiy diploma programmes, 2027-28 entry: Grade 12 standing or equivalent and a minimum 70% average on five high school subjects, or 18 or more transferable post-secondary credit units with a minimum 60% average, or completion of the Kanawayihetaytan Askiy Certificate (or the Indigenous Peoples Resource Management certificate) with a minimum 60% cumulative weighted average (IPRM certificate holders complete INDG 107 in first year). Proficiency in English. Mathematics: Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30 or a university-level equivalent (a deficiency may be cleared before second year). Indigenous applicants in the Indigenous-specific seats need the prerequisite and a minimum 65% average and must provide documents supporting Indigenous identity. Special (mature) admission is available at age 21 or older.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 60 credit units

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.usask.ca/kanawayihetaytan-askiy.php

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