Overview

For more than 40 years, the Indigenous Studies Department at the University of Manitoba has been an international leader in the field, committed to creating outstanding research, teaching and service relating to the historical and contemporary position of the Indigenous peoples of Canada. Offering a wide-ranging undergraduate program and one of only four graduate programs in Indigenous Studies in Canada our department is the second oldest program in the country. Indigenous Governance is offered at University of Manitoba.

Professional opportunities

We offer several courses that bring together traditional teachers, community members, Elders, students and professors on campus and in communities, exploring topics of mutual concern and interest, sharing knowledge and experience and conducting timely, informed research. The diversity and themed focus of the Indigenous Governance stream prepares students for a wide range of future choices and opportunities, including:

Aboriginal community projects and initiatives coordinator
Community liaison officer
Conciliation/mediation officer
First Nations housing consultant
Legal researcher
Police constable/RCMP officer
Policy analyst
Traditional community support worker

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economics

International Relations

Politics

Governance
History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Winnipeg, Canada

Disciplines

International Relations American and Australasian studies View 44 other Bachelors in International Relations in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Demonstrate English language proficiency.

Meet the general entrance requirement based on your country or curriculum of study. Information on each country and for the Common International Curricula, which includes the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the British patterned Education (GCE)

Meet program-specific requirements based on your program(s) of choice.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20400 CAD / year

≈ 20400 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5600 CAD / year

≈ 5600 CAD / year

Living costs

Winnipeg

Canada

1056 - 1650 CAD / month

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Indigenous Governance.

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Overview

Professional opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Winnipeg

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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