Indigenous Community Development and Governance
Why choose Indigenous Community Development and Governance at UVic?
This minor is designed for students who are employed or seeking employment in Indigenous governments or organizations, as well as future public servants who need the knowledge and skills to work effectively with Indigenous citizens and Indigenous governments.
Delivered online, the program supports different learning styles and life circumstances through flexible course formats, online lectures, guest speakers, readings, peer support and cross-learning.
This program may be a strong fit if you want to
- Add Indigenous governance knowledge to your major
- Work with Indigenous governments, communities or organizations
- Prepare for public service or non-profit roles
- Study online while balancing work, family or community commitments
- Build practical skills for respectful, community-centred work
What will I study?
You’ll learn about governance, management and administration in Indigenous settings, with a focus on effective and responsible management. Courses help you broaden your understanding of administrative processes and apply that knowledge to Indigenous governments, communities and organizations.
Topics may include
- Indigenous governance
- Community development
- Public administration
- Management in Indigenous organizations
- Service delivery and program coordination
- Policy, planning and decision-making
- Working respectfully with Indigenous citizens and governments
What skills will I develop?
In this program, you’ll build skills in
- Indigenous governance and community development
- Responsible management and administration
- Public service in Indigenous contexts
- Communication, collaboration and ethical decision-making
- Working across communities, governments and organizations
Learn online
Courses are delivered online so you can study from your home community, on campus or wherever you are completing your UVic degree.
Online learning may include:
- Online lectures
- Guest speakers
- Textbook readings
- Online library articles
- Peer discussion and support
- Cross-learning with classmates from different backgrounds and communities
Career possibilities
This minor can support career paths in Indigenous governments, public agencies, community organizations, environmental organizations, education programs and non-profit leadership.
Career paths may include
- Manager, fisheries and environment
- Indigenous human resources coordinator
- Lands manager
- Education coordinator
- Manager, employment training and education
- Arts program coordinator
- Community development officer
- Policy or program assistant
- Public administration support role
Build your path: combine this minor with your major, advising support and relevant work or volunteer experience to shape a career connected to Indigenous governance, community leadership or public service.
Admission
This is a minor program that can be added to your primary degree to broaden your studies. You can declare your minor after one or more years of full-time study at UVic.
Your academic advisor can help you plan your courses to ensure you meet the requirements of both your major and minor programs.