Indigenous Studies University of Regina

Overview

The University of Regina offers a comprehensive Indigenous Studies programme designed to examine the societies, knowledge systems, and historical experiences of Indigenous peoples. This degree provides students with a deep understanding of Indigenous life within Saskatchewan, across North America, and on a global scale.

Why Indigenous Studies at the University of Regina?

This programme is distinguished by its commitment to incorporating traditional perspectives and teachings directly from Elders. Students benefit from a curriculum that fosters essential academic skills, including critical thinking, research methodology, and both oral and written expression. The university’s location on Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 territories provides a meaningful context for exploring the homeland of the Michif/Métis nation and the territories of the nêhiyawak, Anihšināpēk, Dakota, Lakota, and Nakoda peoples.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 1094 per credit
• National fee: CAD 551 per credit

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Indigenous Political Systems of North America
• Indigenous Law
• Inuit Culture and History
• Indigenous Systems of Religion and Philosophy
• Urbanization and the Indigenous Peoples
• Research Methods

Careers with Indigenous Studies

Graduates of this programme are prepared for a variety of professional roles within the public and private sectors. Many alumni pursue careers as community developers, government service workers, or human rights and justice advocates. The skills gained also support roles such as historians, lobbyists, politicians, and mediator/negotiators, working within diverse organisations to support Indigenous communities and policy development.