The Faculty of Native Studies distinctively combines Indigenous community knowledge and concerns with the scholarly standards and methods of a research-intensive university to offer multidisciplinary education in a rigorous, respectful academic environment attentive to local, national and international concerns.
In this scholarly and methodological context, the PhD in Indigenous Studies emphasizes research strengths in the faculty:
- Critical Indigenous Theory,
- Indigenous Governance,
- Indigenous Peoples and Place (with emphasis on the Prairies); &
- Indigenous Sexualities, Genders, and Feminisms.
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These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
For the PhD program, applicants are also required to submit the following:
- a statement detailing (a) research interest(s), and (b) background, commitment and scholarly preparedness for advanced, independent research in Indigenous Studies and related fields
- An example of academic work appropriate to the application
- Three letters of reference (preferably academic)
- A current resume or curriculum vitae
- Confirmation of a research supervisor is required in order to be admitted. Students are also required to have had a discussion with their preferred supervisor.
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* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.