Indigenous Administration Certificate

This program is for any individual wanting to increase their understanding of Indigenous culture, history, politics, and economic issues. This can benefit those who are new to Canadian culture, and professionals who work with any Indigenous population in fields such as education or industry.

Treaties, Titles, and Land Claims IAM001
This microcredential provides an overview of treaties, titles, and land claims in Canada. As you explore and interact with the content you will learn about Indigenous and treaty rights; Canadian Indigenous treaties, titles, and land claim agreements; and Métis law. You will be provided opportunities to reflect on concepts such as identity, home, land, growth, and change as you deepen your understanding.

The Indian Act, Bands, Band Councils, and Reserves IAM002
This microcredential provides an overview of the history and impact of the Indian Act as well as a look at the governance and operations of bands, band councils, and reserves. As you explore and interact with the content, you will learn about the history, development, power, and governance of bands, band councils, and reserves; the tumultuous history and current effects of the Indian Act; and the roles of non-status and off-reserve Indigenous peoples in Canada. You will be provided opportunities to reflect on concepts such as autonomy, recognition, and belonging.

Indigenous Self-Government IAM003
This microcredential looks and various impacts on the parameters of Indigenous self-government . As you explore and interact with the content, you will learn about the history of self-government, current initiatives, co-management, and elections. You will be provided opportunities to reflect on concepts such as self-determination, equity, and authority.

Language and Culture IAM004
This microcredential provides insight into Indigenous language and culture in Canada - both traditional and contemporary. As you explore and interact with the content, you will learn about Indigenous languages, traditional Indigenous cultural beliefs and practices, contemporary Indigenous cultural practices, and language revitalization. You will be provided opportunities to reflect on concepts such as relationships, spirituality, tradition, and awareness.

Hunting, Gathering and Stewardship IAM005
This microcredential delves into the history and current status of Indigenous hunting, gathering, and land stewardship. As you explore and interact with the content, you will learn about hunting and gathering rights and responsibilities, the harvesting of medicinal plants, and historical and contemporary stewardship. You will be provided opportunities to reflect on concepts such as rights and responsibilities, preservation, traditional healing, and worldview.

Ceremonies and Protocols IAM006
This microcredential explores Indigenous ceremonies and protocols - from both traditional and contemporary viewpoints. As you interact with the content, you will learn about elder protocols, powwows and powwow etiquette, pipe, sweat lodge, sundance, and other ceremonies, and truth and reconciliation. You will be provided opportunities to reflect on concepts such as seeking guidance, celebration, gratitude, understanding, and the building of relationships.

Educational Partnership IAM007
This microcredential explores Indigenous educational partnerships. As you interact with the content, you will learn about college and university partnerships/offerings, band operated schools, First Nation education authority, and dual credit partnerships.

Industry Partnerships IAM008
This microcredential explores Indigenous industry partnerships. As you interact with the content, you will learn about partnerships as they relate to oil and gas exploration, economics, education, community building, traditional land use (and consultation), and environmental stewardship.

Economic Development IAM009
This microcredential explores economic development in Indigenous communities. As you interact with the content, you will learn about historical and modern First Nations economics, provincial and federal support, sustainable economic development, and food security and sustainability. You will be provided opportunities to reflect on each of these topics.

Jason Bigcharles
Tansi, Wapastim N'Sihkasoon. Hello, my name is White Horse, my colonized name is Jason Bigcharles. I am a father of 7 and grandfather of 16. I am proudly Métis from the Métis settlement of East Prairie. I have lived on the East Prairie Métis Settlement my whole life thus far. I have been a teacher for 20+ years and taught various grade levels before moving into educational leadership for the past 13 years. Although I am Métis, my family is deeply rooted in Cree cultural practice and spiritualism. We continue to maintain a very high subsistence lifestyle, carrying on those traditions. Currently, I am an Independent Education Consultant specializing in FNMI content and curriculum. I have specialized experience in administering Culture-Based Learning Camps and cultural teachings to students of all ages, which focus on traditional Land-Based teachings of the Woodland Cree Peoples and Métis, both traditional and contemporary, while infusing curriculum into lessons. I am a powwow dancer, storyteller, hunter, trapper and medicinal plant gatherer and knowledge keeper. Most of my time, aside from work, is spent on the land hunting, trapping, gathering medicinal plants, passing on teachings, and visiting elders. Along with being dedicated to my traditions and spiritualism, I am also dedicated to lifelong learning and the belief that learning never stops. K'ninaskomitin (I am grateful, and my spirit is lifted by you)