Camosun offers programs designed especially for Indigenous learners plus a wide variety of courses with Indigenous content.
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For a limited time each year, 勛圖惇蹋 offers priority seating for qualified Indigenous students inall Health and Human Services programs. This includes Allied Health and Technologies; Continuing Care; Community, Family & Child Studies; Dental and Nursing programs. Learn more about Priority seats for Health Programs. |
Academic Upgrading, CertificateOffers English, math and basic computer studies which include Indigenous components designed to meet the needs of Indigenous students. |
Archaeological Field Assistant, CertificateFour weekends and three evenings Covers the knowledge and hands-on skills you need to work in an archaeological dig site. If you are a First Nations community member interested in participating in cultural resource management within a traditional territory, you'll find this intensive program useful. Offered in May. Includes weekend field experience. |
Health Care Assistant Indigenous,泭唬梗娶喧勳款勳釵硃喧梗7 months Prepares you to provide care to families and individuals in First Nations and Indigenous communities. You'll be qualified to work as part of a health care team in any level of continuing care. This program is offered every few years. |
Indigenous Community Wellness, Certificate10 months Prepare to support concepts of Indigenous wellness within agencies and community organizations that serve Indigenous peoples.Delivered at the,part of the W戔SNE School Boardlocated on the Tsartlip First Nation. |
Indigenous Peoples in Trades Training, Certificate12 weeks There are two different trade avenues throughour Indigenous Peoples in Trades Training office:
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Indigenous Studies, Diploma2-2.5 years Helps you develop the knowledge, skills, awareness and values needed to work with indigenous individuals and families in schools and communities. |
Indigenous College Prep- courses onlyTake alternative upgrading courses in English, math, biology, chemistry and physics offered in partnership with the School of Arts and Science |
Indigenous College Prep, Certificate8 months Held in local First Nations communities, this certificate prepares Indigenous students for entrance into college-level courses and programs.
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Ways of Indigenous Leadership & Learning (WILL)To be announced. |
Courses with Indigenous Content
The following courses are available toall Camosun students. In some programs, a percentage of seats may be reserved for program participants. These courses are indicated with an * after the course title.
To be assured of transferability, consult with anAcademic Advisorbefore registering in any university transfer course. To find where a course transfers, check the.
While all courses may not be indigenized, you can bring an Indigenous perspective to the course through assignments for courses like ART 150 or GEOG 102, for example. Independent Studies courses allow for that flexibility too.