Study the languages, laws, cultures, histories and government structures of Indigenous peoples in Canada.

Prepare for a rewarding career in community service, law, culture or future graduate studies that encourages connection to community and decolonization.

First Nations Studies is a valuable part of any good undergraduate education in the contemporary world. It is an appropriate degree if your career goals include education, business, public administration, law, communications, cultural property management, social services, and various other fields of expertise.

You will understand the experiences of Indigenous peoples in Canada⁠—past, present and future. Prepare for a mix of social science courses that include traditional biology and history studies complemented by specific First Nations subjects such as self-government, reconciliation, resource management and decolonization.

Apply for admission to graduate programs in several academic disciplines and to many professional programs upon completion of your undergraduate major in First Nations Studies.

First Nations Studies takes the points of view of First Nations people and communities as the starting point for description and analysis, and contextualizes issues from this perspective. Courses in First Nations Studies will re-orient students to question the underlying assumptions of everyday understanding and will develop clarity in thought and presentation critical to advanced study.

First Nations Studies is a valuable part of any good undergraduate education in the contemporary world; it is an appropriate undergraduate major for students aspiring to careers in education, business, public administration, law, communications, cultural property management, social services, health care delivery and administration, and many other fields. With an undergraduate major in First Nations Studies students may apply for admission to graduate programs in several academic disciplines, and to many professional programs. Students intending to apply for graduate or professional programs should ensure that their programs include all required prerequisites.

Career Paths
Treaty negotiator
Economic development officer
Band manager
Public administration for municipal, provincial and federal levels
This degree provides a strong foundation for further studies in disciplines such as law, education, social work, or for pursuing your master's or PhD.