Indigenous Language
The Certificate of Indigenous Language I is a 5-course program of study which will familiarize the student with the spoken and written forms of a select Indigenous language. Languages of specialization currently available include, but are not limited to, Cree, Saulteaux (Ojibwe), Dene, Dakota and Nakota.
This certificate can also serve as a building block towards more advanced study, including an Arts minor, the Certificate of Indigenous Language II, or (for Cree and Saulteaux) a full degree program, and specialized study in language instruction through Indigenous Education.
*Note: all program courses specific to individual Indigenous languages must be completed in the same language.
The Certificate of Indigenous Language II is a 10-course program of study which builds on the Certificate of Indigenous Language I by adding advanced studies in the chosen language, including in its linguistic structure, literature and culture. Languages of specialization currently available include, but are not limited to, Cree, Saulteaux (Ojibwe), Dene, Dakota and Nakota.
This certificate can also serve as a secondary building block towards more advanced study, including specialized study in language instruction through Indigenous Education, and (for Cree and Saulteaux) a full Arts degree program.
*Note: all program courses specific to individual Indigenous languages must be completed in the same language.
Quick Facts
Required Courses for Indigenous Language I
| All language courses must be completed in the same language | |
| ARTS 099 |
Academic Integrity |
| One Indigenous Language course numbered 100 | |
| One Indigenous Language course numbered 101 | |
| One Indigenous Language course numbered 202 | |
| One Indigenous Language course numbered 203 | |
| One Indigenous Language course numbered 206 or LING 100 or LING 230* |
Introductory Linguistics Indigenous Languages of Turtle Island |
| *Please note this course has a prerequisite outside of this program or requires the permission of the Program Coordinator. | |
Required Courses for Indigenous Language II
| ARTS 099 | Academic Integrity |
| One Indigenous Language course numbered 100 | |
| One Indigenous Language course numbered 101 | |
| One Indigenous Language course numbered 202 | |
| One Indigenous Language course numbered 203 | |
| One Indigenous Language course numbered 206 or LING 100 |
Introductory Linguistics |
| LING 230* | Indigenous Languages of Turtle Island |
| One Indigenous Language course numbered 225 or 230 | |
| One of: INDL 241* INDL 242* |
Cree Literature in Translation Saulteaux Literature in Translation |
| INDG 208 | |
| One additional approved LING or Indigenous Language elective |
LING 210, 211, 212, 213, 230, 280, 327, 360, 380, 485, 490 Indigenous Language courses (as available) |
| *Please note these courses have a prerequisite outside of this program or requires the permission of the Program Coordinator. | |
