Program Overview

Indigenous Leadership Certificate

Overview

The Indigenous Leadership Certificate is an academic credit program offered through Indigenous Education. It combines online learning with in-person, two-day gatherings on select dates throughout the semester. This program provides practical tools and knowledge to work at management and administrator levels of Indigenous organizations across Canada.

Location

• Online

Length

• 1.5 years

Delivery

• Part-time
• Digital

Overview

Learn about history, colonization, governance, leadership, policy, politics, community development, and key business functions like human resources and finance. The Indigenous Leadership Certificate combines online learning with in-person gatherings, allowing you to connect with peers, learn from Elders, and explore principles to empower community change. Face-to-face gathering dates and locations rotate between regions.

Requirements and Courses

Admission Requirements

• C in English 12 or equivalent or successful English assessment

Course Requirements

• ABG - 100 Histories and Impacts of Colonization
• ABG - 102 Governance and Organizational Structures
• ABG - 103 Vision, Values, Philosophies and Ethics
• ABG - 105 Politics, Policy and Practice
• ABG - 110 Community Development & Planning
• ABG - 111 Economic Development
• ABG - 115 Human Resources
• ABG - 120 Communications
• ABG - 125 Finance
• One of the following:
  • ENG - 160 Effective Organizational Writing
  • ENG - 166 Effective Organizational Communications

Completion Requirements

• A student will have up to five years to complete the program.
• A minimum of 70% of the program must be completed at North Island College.

Costs

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