The Indigenous Nationhood (IN) is a Certificate degree offered by University of Victoria at its main campus in Victoria, Canada. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 1 year(s) to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from September 1, 2026.
Study Indigenous nationhood to gain an interdisciplinary perspective on the intersections of governance, politics and law. You’ll gain advanced theoretical, methodological and applied understandings of Indigenous nationhood. This certificate will give you the skills to become a researcher, scholar and community leader.
You can take this certificate as a stand-alone program or combine it with a graduate degree in Indigenous governance, political science or law.
As part of your application, you must submit:
a cover letter
your CV
two letters of reference submitted during the application process
a two-page statement of intent that covers why you wish to participate in this certificate program. It should also indicate your specific areas of research and academic interest
a sample of academic writing in English. This sample should demonstrate your ability to produce high-quality work that:
analyzes and interrogates a particular issue relevant to Indigenous Nationhood
reaches beyond the limits of a single discipline
All applicants are normally expected to have some background in Indigenous governance, politics, law or other related experience.
We strongly encourage you to consult the Indigenous Nationhood program director at [email protected] before applying.
As part of your application, you must submit:
a cover letter
your CV
two letters of reference submitted during the application process
a two-page statement of intent that covers why you wish to participate in this certificate program. It should also indicate your specific areas of research and academic interest
a sample of academic writing in English. This sample should demonstrate your ability to produce high-quality work that:
analyzes and interrogates a particular issue relevant to Indigenous Nationhood
reaches beyond the limits of a single discipline
All applicants are normally expected to have some background in Indigenous governance, politics, law or other related experience.
We strongly encourage you to consult the Indigenous Nationhood program director at [email protected] before applying.
Canada, Victoria
