A Step Ahead Toward Reconciliation
As the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action brought about recognition of Indigenous peoples’ authority over their ancestral knowledge, the University of Alberta has became increasingly aware that there is a space for knowledge to be shared between our institution and First Nations colleges.
This new partnership between UAlberta and YTC represents a step ahead toward reconciliation and the recognition of First Nations sovereignty and knowledges.
What Co-Delivery Looks Like
Course registration - Beginning this fall term, all core and elective courses that encompass First Nations knowledge will be delivered through Yellowhead Tribal College. Registrations for Indigenous-content courses will be processed directly through YTC, while business electives will still be offered and managed by the University of Alberta- Faculty of Extension.
Current citation & certificate students – For those already admitted as citation & certificate students — that is, those who previously had their application accepted to the program — the primary relationship for their program will still be with the Faculty of Extension. Requirements for the program — that is, the courses you’ll need to take to complete the citation & certificate — will remain unchanged, and you will be able to transfer all of your ICIR courses between the two institutions (UAlberta and YTC), with no fees charged for transferring course credits.
New applicants – New students applying to ICIR, will be welcomed into their program by YTC, which will be their main point of contact for any administrative support they may need. Students who haven’t applied to the program but have completed one or more Indigenous-content courses at Extension will apply to the certificate through the YTC and transfer their courses with no fees charged.
Courses
Core Courses
The ICIR certificate requires students to complete the following 5 core courses:
- Worldview and History (21 hours)
- Indigenous Laws, Lands and Current Government Relations (21 hours)
- Community and Economic Development (21 hours)
- Environment and Livelihood (21 hours)
- Organizational Culture and Negotiation Preparedness (21 hours)
Elective Courses
The ICIR certificate requires students to complete 100 credit hours. The electives offered though YTC are:
- Current Issues in Indigenous Relations (21 hours)
- Indigenous Leadership: From Transaction to Transformation (21 hours)
The electives offered through UAlberta are:
- EXMGT 5427 – Project Management Essentials (14 hours)
- EXMGT 5439 – Managing Organizational Change (21 hours)
- EXMGT 5440 – Managing People Through Change (21 hours)
- EXMGT 5443 – Project Management: Risk and Resourcing (14 hours)
- EXMGT 5444 – Project Management: From Communication to Closure (14 hours)
- EXLDR 5626 – Stakeholder Relationships (21 hours)
For more details on these courses, please go to the following link:
https://ext.ualberta.ca/enroll/aboriginal-community-industry-relations
ICE/ICIR PROGRAM SCHEDULE FOR 2024
In-person Classes
Organizational Culture & Negotiation Preparedness (21 hours)
Instructor: John Charuk
- April 12, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm
- April 13, 2024 from 9:00 – 5:00 pm
- April 14, 2024 from 9:00 – 3:00 pm
- April 20, 2024 from 9:00 – 5:00 pm
Indigenous Worldview & History – Land Based Course, at Blue Lake (21 hours)
Instructor: Dr. Diana Steinhauer and Knowledge Keeper to be confirmed
- May 9, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm
- May 10, 2024 from 9:00 – 5:00 pm
- May 11, 2024 from 9:00 – 5:00 pm
- May 12, 2024 from 9:00 – 12:00 pm
Indigenous Laws, Lands & Current Industry-Government Relations (21 hours)
Instructor: Carolyn Buffalo
- June 6, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm
- June 7, 2024 from 9:00 – 5:00 pm
- June 8, 2024 from 9:00 – 5:00 pm
- June 9, 2024 from 9:00 – 12:00 pm
Community & Economic Development (21 hours)
Instructor: Patricia Makokis
- September 26, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm
- September 27, 2024 from 9:00 – 5:00 pm
- September 28, 2024 from 9:00 – 5:00 pm
- September 29, 2024 from 9:00 – 12:00 pm
Environment & Livelihood Indigenous Programs
Land Based Course at kichi askiy, Edmonton (21 hours)
Instructor: James Lamouche and Knowledge Keeper to be confirmed
- October 24, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm
- October 25, 2024 from 9:00 – 5:00 pm
- October 26, 2024 from 9:00 – 5:00 pm
- October 27, 2024 from 9:00 – 12:00 pm
Fee's
$995 / course
$1,195 / land-based course
Apply
Apply using our online form: New Extension Programs application (orbundsis.com)
Please note: Applicants who apply for the ICIR or ICE programs are not required to pay for the $75 application fee.
