Indigenous Community Development and Governance

(The 10-course Diploma in Indigenous Community Development and Governance (ICDG) program is designed for learners employed or seeking employment working for or with Indigenous governments or organizations. Courses are delivered online. The Diploma is typically completed in 2-5 years.

Admission requirements:

ICDG Diploma applicants require two years post-secondary education and three years relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of public, non-profit or other experience. 

There are no specific course prerequisites for ICDG programs, however we assume applicants have knowledge of Canada’s historical and ongoing relationship with Indigenous peoples. If you are unsure of your foundational knowledge but would like to apply to an ICDG program, please contact the program office at pamanager@uvic.ca. 

Course Requirements:

• Two core courses:
  
  • ICDG301 - Indigenous Governance in Canada (1.5)
  • ICDG402 - Intergovernmental Relations: Working with Others (1.5)
• Complete 8 of the following:
  
  • ICDG302 - Communications in Indigenous Governments and Organizations (1.5)
  • ICDG303 - Lands, Resources, and Economic Development (1.5)
  • ICDG304 - Strategic Planning and Implementation (1.5)
  • ICDG305 - Indigenous Research and Project Management (1.5)
  • ICDG306 - Human Resource Management in Indigenous Organizations (1.5)
  • ICDG307 - Managing Change for Effective Social and Community Development (1.5)
  • ICDG308 - Financial Management in Indigenous Governments and Organizations (1.5)
  • ICDG400 - Leadership in Indigenous Communities and Governments (1.5)
  • ICDG401 - Capstone Project for Indigenous Governments and Organizations (1.5)
    
    OR With permission of the School, electives may include up to two 300 or 400 level UVic courses on Public Administration (ADMN) or Indigenous topics from other departments.)

The ICDG Professional Specialization Certificate (PSC) is a four-course program is designed for learners who are employed or seeking employment working with and for Indigenous governments or organizations, as well as public servants who require the knowledge and skills to work effectively and efficiently with Indigenous citizens and Indigenous governments. Courses are delivered online. The PSC is typically completed in 8 months-2 years.

Admission requirements:

ICDG Professional Specialization Certificate applicants require a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and at least two years relevant work experience. Students may be admitted to a Professional Specialization Certificate if the School finds they have sufficient academic background equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.

There are no specific course prerequisites for ICDG programs, however we assume applicants have knowledge of Canada’s historical and ongoing relationship with Indigenous peoples. If you are unsure of your foundational knowledge but would like to apply to an ICDG program, please contact the program office at pamanager@uvic.ca.

Course Requirements:

• One required core course:
  
  • ICDG301 - Indigenous Governance in Canada (1.5)
• Complete 3 of following:
  
  • ICDG302 - Communications in Indigenous Governments and Organizations (1.5)
  • ICDG303 - Lands, Resources, and Economic Development (1.5)
  • ICDG304 - Strategic Planning and Implementation (1.5)
  • ICDG305 - Indigenous Research and Project Management (1.5)
  • ICDG306 - Human Resource Management in Indigenous Organizations (1.5)
  • ICDG307 - Managing Change for Effective Social and Community Development (1.5)
  • ICDG308 - Financial Management in Indigenous Governments and Organizations (1.5)
  • ICDG400 - Leadership in Indigenous Communities and Governments (1.5)
  • ICDG401 - Capstone Project for Indigenous Governments and Organizations (1.5)
  • ICDG402 - Intergovernmental Relations: Working with Others (1.5)
    
    Note: Upon completion of the PSC, students may apply to continue their studies by laddering their four courses into the Diploma in Indigenous Community Development and Governance.)

The six course Minor in Indigenous Community Development and Governance (ICDG) program is available to students enrolled in undergraduate programs at UVic. The ICDG minor program is designed for learners who are employed or seeking employment working with and for Indigenous governments or organizations, as well as future public servants who require knowledge and skills to work effectively and efficiently with Indigenous citizens and Indigenous governments. Courses are delivered online. 

Course Requirements:

• One required core course:
  
  • ICDG301 - Indigenous Governance in Canada (1.5)
• Complete 5 of following:
  
  • ICDG302 - Communications in Indigenous Governments and Organizations (1.5)
  • ICDG303 - Lands, Resources, and Economic Development (1.5)
  • ICDG304 - Strategic Planning and Implementation (1.5)
  • ICDG305 - Indigenous Research and Project Management (1.5)
  • ICDG306 - Human Resource Management in Indigenous Organizations (1.5)
  • ICDG307 - Managing Change for Effective Social and Community Development (1.5)
  • ICDG308 - Financial Management in Indigenous Governments and Organizations (1.5)
  • ICDG400 - Leadership in Indigenous Communities and Governments (1.5)
  • ICDG401 - Capstone Project for Indigenous Governments and Organizations (1.5)
  • ICDG402 - Intergovernmental Relations: Working with Others (1.5)
    
    With permission of the School, students may complete three elective ICDG courses and up to two other 300 or 400-level UVic courses on a Public Administration (ADMN) or Indigenous topic from another UVic department.)