Bachelors in General Studies in Canada

Indigenous Studies is designed to promote a comprehensive understanding of Indigenous peoples by examining Indigenous traditions, histories, languages and philosophies and their contribution to national and international communities.

Study the languages, laws, cultures, histories and government structures of Indigenous peoples in Canada.

Prepare for a rewarding career in community service, law, culture or future graduate studies that encourages connection to community and decolonization.

First Nations Studies is a valuable part of any good undergraduate education in the contemporary world. It is an appropriate degree if your career goals include education, business, public administration, law, communications, cultural property management, social services, and various other fields of expertise.

You will understand the experiences of Indigenous peoples in Canada⁠—past, present and future. Prepare for a mix of social science courses that include traditional biology and history studies complemented by specific First Nations subjects such as self-government, reconciliation, resource management and decolonization.

Apply for admission to graduate programs in several academic disciplines and to many professional programs upon completion of your undergraduate major in First Nations Studies.

The Native Studies Honors program provides further opportunities for research and specialization, enabling students to study their area of interest in greater depth.

It demands a higher standard of performance that provides excellent preparation for graduate studies, like the Master of Arts in Native Studies.

For more information see the BA Native Studies program description.

Enrich a child’s life through activities that engage and inspire them. Through a curriculum that combines theory and fieldwork, you’ll gain a strong foundation for working with children, with a broad knowledge base.