Donate to Indigenous Education

The Department of Indigenous Education at UVic is one of Canada's most distinctive in our area. Our work spans graduate and undergraduate study, teacher education and community-based language programs that equips both Indigenous and non-Indigenous educators to serve Indigenous students well. 

None of this happens without sustained support. Donor funding makes it possible for community members to pursue graduate study without leaving home. It enables land-based and experiential learning that can't be funded through tuition alone. It supports teacher candidates from Indigenous communities who are changing the face of classrooms across BC. And, it funds the research and resources that communities can use for generations. 

Every gift moves this work forward. 

Where your gift can go

Graduate programs in Indigenous Language Revitalization

Canada's only graduate program of its kind, the Master's in Indigenous Language Revitalization, prepares community leaders to lead language recovery through rigorous scholarship and community-based practice. Donor support funds student awards and bursaries that make graduate study accessible to language activists who can't leave their communities.

Community-based language programs

From the W̲SÁNEĆ territory to Iqaluit, UVic delivers certificate, diploma, and degree programs in partnership with Indigenous nations and communities across BC and Nunavut. Your gift helps sustain program delivery where it matters most. 

Indigenous teacher education

The BEd Indigenous Post-Degree Professional Program, Summer Institute, and electives in Teaching and Learning Indigenous Perspectives represent programming that prepares both Indigenous and non-Indigenous teachers to bring Indigenous perspectives, histories, and knowledge systems into K–12 classrooms. Donor support expands access for Indigenous teacher candidates and enriches what's possible in the classroom.

Student awards & bursaries

Many of our students are community leaders, parents, and professionals who carry significant responsibilities beyond their studies. Financial support at any level can be the difference between completing a program and stepping away.

Research & community resources

Faculty research in Indigenous language revitalization, pedagogy, and education policy generates tools like curricula, recordings, reference materials, and publications that communities can use long after a program ends. Gifts to research amplify impact far beyond the university.

Contact us

Ready to talk? Connect with our team to find the right giving option. Whether you have a specific initiative in mind or you are just beginning to explore, please reach out.

Kalaya Point
Senior Development Officer, Faculty of Education
kalayapoint@uvic.ca