The Bachelor’s in Indigenous Governance at Yukon University is a 3 years long program for international students, taught in English.
📖Introduction
Yukon University, located in Canada's Yukon territory, is a unique institution committed to providing education and research opportunities rooted in northern perspectives and Indigenous knowledge. Yukon University offers a wide range of programs, including arts, sciences, business, health, trades, and Indigenous governance. The university's focus on northern research, experiential learning, and collaboration with Indigenous communities and local organizations creates a rich and meaningful educational experience. With its strong ties to the Yukon community and dedication to northern scholarship, Yukon University plays a vital role in advancing knowledge, fostering innovation, and promoting sustainable development in the region.
Bachelor’s in Indigenous Governance at Yukon University
The Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Governance aims to build northern leadership capacity by providing students with the values, knowledge and skills to work collaboratively within the unique governance landscape of the North. The program focuses on northern issues, and western and Indigenous worldviews. Using an Indigenous lens, students will analyze the evolution of Indigenous self-determination and self-government in Canada and internationally, with a focus on current and past legislation and policy. A capstone project will focus on the task of integrating theoretical knowledge of policy, governance and self-determination with practical methods in an applied and northern context. Show less
First year Core FNDS 103 - Foundations in Indigenous Governance Whitehorse (Ayamdigut) ENGL 100 - Academic Writing and Critical Thinking Online/Video, Whitehorse (Ayamdigut) FNGA 100 - Introduction to Indigenous Governance Whitehorse (Ayamdigut) FNGA 101 - Governance & Land Claims Whitehorse (Ayamdigut) HIST 140 - History of Yukon First Nations and Self-Government Online/Video POLI 101 - The Government of Canada Whitehorse (Ayamdigut), Online/Video
Second year Core FNGA 200 - Organizational and Community Wellness FNGA 202 - Human Resources and Financial Accountability FNGA 207 - Public Policy in Northern and Indigenous Context FNGA 209 - Intergovernmental Relations Whitehorse (Ayamdigut) FNGA 240 - Indigenous People and Research PHIL 230 - Bridging Knowledges POLI 230 - Indigenous Political Thought Whitehorse (Ayamdigut)
Third year Core FNGA 301 - Theory and Practice of Negotiation Whitehorse (Ayamdigut) FNGA 302 - Power and Influence Online/Video FNGA 304 - Community and Economic Development FNGA 341 - Indigenous Governance Land-Based Experience FNGA 342 - Indigenous Governance Service-Learning Experience FNGA 343 - Indigenous Governance Capstone Project POLI 330 - Indigenous Politics in Canada
Lower Level Electives Elective ANTH 100 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology ANTH 140 - Introduction to the Fields of Anthropology Whitehorse (Ayamdigut) ANTH 220 - People and Cultures of the Subarctic ECON 100 - Introduction to Microeconomics Whitehorse (Ayamdigut) MATH 105 - Introductory Statistics Online/Video NOST 101 - The Circumpolar World Online/Video NOST 200 - Research in the North POLI 201 - Introduction to Political Thought PSYC 100 - Introduction to Psychology 1 Online/Video RRMT 241 - Introduction to Land Management RRMT 242 - First Nation Land Management SOCI 100 - Introduction to Sociology Online/Video, Whitehorse (Ayamdigut) SOCI 103 - Canadian Society SOCI 104 - Social Problems SOCI 220 - Social Issues in the North WGST 202 - Women in Indigenous Societies
Upper Level Electives Elective ANTH 210 - Globalization and the Culture of Capitalism ANTH 221 - Subarctic Archaeology ANTH 300 - Anthropology of Gender ANTH 312 - The Anthropology of the State - Past, Present, Future CRIM 210 - Law, Youth and Young Offenders CRIM 219 - Aboriginal Peoples and Canadian Criminal Justice CRIM 230 - Introduction to Substantive Criminal Law CRIM 241 - Intro to Corrections CRIM 251 - Introduction to Law Enforcement ENVS 225 - Environmental Change and Fish and Wildlife Health Whitehorse (Ayamdigut) ENVS 226 - Environmental Change and Community Health NOST 324 - Contemporary Issues in the Circumpolar World I Online/Video NOST 325 - Contemporary Issues in the Circumpolar World II NOST 326 - Lands and Environments of the Circumpolar North I Online/Video NOST 327 - Lands and Environments of the Circumpolar World II NOST 328 - Peoples and Cultures of the Circumpolar North I NOST 329 - Peoples and Cultures of the Circumpolar North II PSYC 201 - Research Methods in Psychology PSYC 203 - Social Psychology PSYC 204 - Abnormal Psychology Online/Video PSYC 205 - Child Development RRMT 236 - Land and Protected Area Management RRMT 238 - Environmental Protection and Impact Assessment SOCI 203 - Sociology of the Family Whitehorse (Ayamdigut) WGST 200 - Women and Social Change WGST 240 - The Study of Men and Masculinities 1 WGST 241 - The Study of Men and Masculinities II
Yukon University is a unique and innovative institution located in Canada's Yukon territory. It holds the distinction of being the first and only university in the region. The university is committed to providing a diverse range of educational and research opportunities, with a particular focus on northern perspectives and Indigenous knowledge. Yukon University offers a wide array of programs spanning arts, sciences, business, health, trades, and Indigenous governance. It prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that values collaboration, experiential learning, and community engagement. Through its emphasis on northern research, partnerships with Indigenous communities, and collaboration with local organizations, Yukon University plays a vital role in addressing the unique needs and challenges of the region. By advancing knowledge, fostering innovation, and promoting sustainable development, Yukon University contributes to the social, cultural, and economic well-being of the Yukon territory and beyond.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required. You need to be either: - A native English speaker - Studied a degree in English before - Can demonstrate a high level of English - Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.
Minimum education level: High School.
The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.
