Indigenous Studies graduates in the workforce can:
- Utilize and draw from the theoretical foundations of Indigenous Studies within the University and beyond, including Indigenous forms of governance, problem-solving, approaches to wellness, conflict resolution, and sustainable relationships to the natural world;
- Critically read, think, research and write;
- Understand and articulate the historical narratives of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples from an Indigenous perspective;
- Integrate Western theories with Indigenous approaches to knowledge and articulate how and why the systems merge, overlap and dissect;
- Identify research initiatives and develop educational resources with, and for, First Nation, Métis and Inuit communities;
- Develop meaningful and innovative ways to enhance Indigenous knowledge within the University, the community and in a variety of settings to ensure its continued survival in the future.
Graduates of Indigenous Studies programs have many skills and competencies, including:
- Social Perceptiveness
- Cross-Cultural Sensitivity
- Service Orientation
- Active Listening
- Coordination
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Systems Analysis
Examples of Indigenous Studies career paths:
- Education/Outreach
- Law
- Advocacy/Social Services
- Policy/Governance
- Community Development
- International Development/Affairs
- Communications
- Humanitarian Efforts
- Administration/Management
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