Certificate in Indigenous Studies: Maps, Films, Rights, and Land Claims UFV offers a short certificate program to help these individuals acquire and explore key background knowledge quickly and thoroughly. The certificate in Indigenous Studies: Maps, Films, Rights, and Land Claims will be delivered in Chilliwack, in the heart of traditional Stó:lõ First Nations territory. Participants will learn in a small group with instructors who have extensive experience in the field, including Hugh Brody, author, filmmaker and Canada Research Chair in Aboriginal Studies; Dr. Ken Brealey, head of the geography department at UFV; Dr. David Shaepe, senior archaeologist and manager of the Stó:lõ Research and Resource Management Centre; and Sonny McHalsie, cultural research director with the Stó:lõ Nation. The program begins with in-class and in-field learning delivered daily in three focused weeks. More information at www.ufv.ca/landclaims
Aboriginal Culture and Language Support diploma The Aboriginal Culture and Language Support diploma program is focused on providing the knowledge, skills, and perspectives required for employment as an Aboriginal support worker. More information . Sto:lo Studies Certificate The Sto:lo Studies certificate was created to honour our learning the Sto:lo content taught at the University. It is a 30 credit certificate that includes four levels of Halq'emeylem language learning, the FNST courses 101, 102, 201, 202, and one elective selected from the IPK courses.
Native Indian Teacher Education Program (NITEP)
NITEP is a quality teacher education program that honours diverse Aboriginal traditions and philosophies. NITEP graduates are highly qualified Aboriginal educators with Bachelor of Education (elementary or secondary) degrees. Enroll as a full time or part time student at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) Chilliwack NITEP Field Centre. Apply by May 30 for classes beginning in Sept 2010. Details at teach.educ.ubc.ca/bachelor/nitep or contact Saylesh Wesley at saylesh@interchange.ubc.ca or 604-795-2844
Certificate in Extended Studies in Social Services
First Nations option
This program would be of interest to those already possessing a human service or relevant credential who wishes to work directly with an Aboriginal group. More information .
Halq'eméylem program
Halq’eméylem is the traditional language of the Stó:lõ people. It is a dialect of Salishan language category. More information.
Social Services Diploma - First Nations option
This 62-credit program is designed to prepare aboriginal students, or those with strong ties to aboriginal communities, to work with first Nations people to enhance self-reliance of First Nations people and communities, both on and off reserves. More information.
Transition Year programs
The University & College Access (UCAP) and Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow (LT2) programs are UFV Aboriginal Access Services transition-year initiatives designed to benefit indigenous students of diverse ages and backgrounds. Both programs will help you to build student support systems and gain valuable university credits towards your certificate, diploma, or degree.
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