Program Overview

Program Overview

The Mi'kmaq Studies program at Cape Breton University is designed to immerse students in the rich culture and long history of the Mi'kmaq people. The program focuses on teaching the true ways of Canada's First Nations people, from the ancient Mi'kmaw language to modern Mi'kmaw current events.

Program Types and Fields of Study

The Mi'kmaq Studies program is offered in various formats, including:

• Concentration
• Major
• Minor The fields of study include:
  • Arts
  • Social Sciences & Culture The program is available in the following degrees:
• Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• Bachelor of Arts & Science in Environment (BASE)
• Bachelor of Arts Community Studies (BACS)

Admission Requirements

General Requirements for High School Graduates

• English 12 (academic or advanced)
• 4 additional grade 12 academic or advanced level courses

General Transfer Student Requirements

• Good academic standing at the current/previous institution
• Meet the general admissions requirements for the program
• Check articulation agreements for transfer credits

Program Details

The Mi'kmaq Studies program at Cape Breton University is designed to provide a solid foundation for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students. The program focuses on two major themes of study:

• Mi'kmaw language and culture
• Mi'kmaw politics, history, and governance The program includes various courses that teach students how to read and write in Mi'kmaq, how the Canadian Indian Act works, details of First Nation governance, and much more.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees information is available upon request.

Scholarships and Bursaries

Scholarships and bursaries are available for Indigenous students.

Experiential Learning Programs

Experiential learning opportunities are available, including:

• Work in the Kji-keptin Alexander Denny L'nui'sultimkeweyo'kuom
• Mi'kmaw Language Lab
• Mi'kmaw research projects

Career Paths

Possible career paths for graduates of the Mi'kmaq Studies program include:

• Law
• Education
• Social work
• Government
• Print, digital, and broadcast media

Skills Gained

Students in the Mi'kmaq Studies program will gain:

• Written and spoken language skills
• Knowledge of Mi'kmaw history and culture
• Understanding of current Mi'kmaw events
• Indigenous art and music knowledge

Unama'ki College

Unama'ki College at Cape Breton University is home to the L'nu Resource Centre, which contains an impressive collection of secondary documents on all aspects of the Mi'kmaq. The college also has two Mi'kmaw Kisiku on campus whose role is to assist all students.

Why Study at CBU?

Cape Breton University is home to over 200 Indigenous students, with courses open to all students, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous. The university is located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaw People.