Indigenous Language Fluency Certificate

Program Overview

Indigenous Language Fluency Certificate

Overview

The Indigenous Language Fluency Certificate is an academic credit program offered through Indigenous Education. This cohort-based program explores Indigenous language through local Indigenous knowledge systems, ways of knowing, and protocols through experiential and land-based learning.

Location

In-community

Length

1 year

Delivery

In-person and digital, full-time

Overview

The framework for the Indigenous Language Fluency Certificate supports the infusion of culture into language learning and draws on local fluent elders and knowledge keepers.

You'll Learn

• A multi-disciplinary, intergenerational approach to understanding the link between language, culture, and wellness, providing a pathway to healing
• Expand your skills in reconciliation, language revitalization
• Technology to support language learning
• An intermediate level of proficiency in Indigenous languages during the first year of the program with the opportunity to apply your language skills

Requirements and Courses

Admission Requirements

• C in English 12 or equivalent or successful English assessment

Before Classes Begin

• Students will complete a required orientation session prior to the start of their first semester. The orientation includes cultural safety, as well as, preparation for immersion and distinct team-building exercises.

Course Requirements

Kwak'wala Option

• ILF - 101 Kwak'wala Immersion 1
• ILF - 102 Kwak'wala Immersion 2
• ILF - 103 Kwak'wala Immersion 3
• ILF - 104 Kwak'wala Immersion 4
• ILF - 105 Kwak'wala Immersion 5
• ILF - 106 Kwak'wala Immersion 6
• ILF - 108 Foundations in Indigenous Ecological Knowledge - Kwak'wala
• ILF - 109 Internship - Kwak'wala
• ILF - 110 Indigenous Language Revitalization and Technology
• ILF - 111 Pathways to Reconciliation and Social Action
• ILF - 112 Strategies for Indigenous Language Revitalization

Nuu-chah-nulth Option

• ILF - 121 Nuu-chah-nulth Immersion 1
• ILF - 122 Nuu-chah-nulth Immersion 2
• ILF - 123 Nuu-chah-nulth Immersion 3
• ILF - 124 Nuu-chah-nulth Immersion 4
• ILF - 125 Nuu-chah-nulth Immersion 5
• ILF - 126 Nuu-chah-nulth Immersion 6
• ILF - 128 Foundations in Indigenous Ecological Knowledge - Nuu-chah-nulth
• ILF - 129 Internship - Nuu-chah-nulth
• ILF - 110 Indigenous Language Revitalization and Technology
• ILF - 111 Pathways to Reconciliation and Social Action
• ILF - 112 Strategies for Indigenous Language Revitalization

Ayajuthem Option

• ILF - 131 Ayajuthem Immersion 1
• ILF - 132 Ayajuthem Immersion 2
• ILF - 133 Ayajuthem Immersion 3
• ILF - 134 Ayajuthem Immersion 4
• ILF - 135 Ayajuthem Immersion 5
• ILF - 136 Ayajuthem Immersion 6
• ILF - 138 Foundations of Indigenous Ecological Knowledge - Ayajuthem
• ILF - 139 Internship - Ayajuthem
• ILF - 110 Indigenous Language Revitalization and Technology
• ILF - 111 Pathways to Reconciliation and Social Action
• ILF - 112 Strategies for Indigenous Language Revitalization

Completion Requirements

• This is a 10-month cohort. A student will have up to three years to complete the program. If a student exits the program and re-applies for entry, a language fluency assessment is required, and the student may be required to repeat courses depending on the results of the assessment.
• A minimum of 75% of the program must be completed at North Island College.

Kwak'wala Option

• Student must achieve a B in all immersion language courses (ILF 101, ILF 102, ILF 103, ILF 104, ILF 105, ILF 106)
• Completion of ILF 108, ILF 110, ILF 111, and ILF 112
• And pass in ILF 109.

Nuu-chah-nulth Option

• Student must achieve a B in all immersion language courses (ILF 121, ILF 122, ILF 123, ILF 124, ILF 125, ILF 126)
• Completion of ILF 128, ILF 110, ILF 111, and ILF 112
• And pass in ILF 129.

Ayajuthem Option

• Student must achieve a B in all immersion language courses (ILF 131, ILF 132, ILF 133, ILF 134, ILF 135, ILF 136)
• Completion of ILF 138, ILF 110, ILF 111, and ILF 112
• And pass in ILF 139.

Costs

*Costs are subject to change. Additional fees may be applicable. Estimated additional book costs are $200 per course.