Citation
in Indigenous Community Engagement
Part-time, in-class or online study tailored for:
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government employees
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industry professionals
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healthcare professionals
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justice and law enforcement professionals
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children's services professionals
Designed as a catalyst for community engagement
between Indigenous people, industry, and government
Developed in ceremony and presented to community Elders and Knowledge Keepers for input and guidance, this program continues to be guided by an advisory board — comprised of an Elder and stakeholders from community, corporate sector, and related associations — who provide recommendations on curriculum development, relevance, and quality.
This Citation is designed as a catalyst for community engagement between Indigenous people, industry, and government in relation to issues of social and economic development as well as the environment. Lessons build upon Indigenous culture and worldviews as they pertain to legal processes, community development, and the environment. During core (required) courses, learners will participate in Indigenous traditions and teachings that will directly impact their understanding of Indigenous worldviews.
valuable to anyone who is interested in or responsible for relationship building and engagement with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people.
leave with knowledge, skills, and attitudes that foster better relationships.
curriculum guided by a diverse advisory board.
A note about COVID-19 measures
If you see a program on our website announced as an in-person or downtown Edmonton offering, please disregard the format—but not the program. Summer & Fall courses have been converted to remote delivery platforms. Register for a course online or apply to a program via email, and keep learning!
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University of Alberta parchment in as little as 1 year
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Pay as you go
Earn a Citation
in Indigenous Community Engagement
Complete all four
Complete 20 credit hours of elective options
- Current Issues in Indigenous Relations 21 hrs
- Understanding Indigenous-Canadian Relations Through Visual Literacy 21 hrs
- A Beading Dialogue: Beading and the Legacy of Indian Residential Schools 21 hrs
- A Painting Dialogue: An Introduction to Acrylic Painting and wahkohtowin 21 hrs
- Exploring the History of Indigenous Arts and Artists 21 hrs
- Indigenous Leadership: from Transaction to Transformation 21 hrs
Enrolling in the program is a requirement if you want to obtain the citation. You may apply for admission as you start your studies or, if you prefer, after you have taken one or more courses.
We are open to students with a variety of educational and professional backgrounds. Our expectation is that you have a commitment to learn and achieve your continuing education goals.
This program is comprised of four required 20-hour courses and 20 hours of a selection of electives available from the Faculty of Extension, University of Alberta. Participants will pursue specific interests through their selection of electives. Electives can be taken at any time during the program, provided that the appropriate prerequisites have been met.
Designed for part-time study, the program can generally be completed within one to two years.
Once you are admitted, you can verify your program requirements by logging into the University of Alberta’s student portal, Bear Tracks, to view your Academic Advisement.
- Tuition is paid on a course-by-course basis as you register for your classes.
- Courses are GST-exempt.
- Eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant.
- Corporate multi-registration packages are available for most Extension courses. Contact us at excorp@ualberta.ca for preferred pricing.
An application fee of $100 is required for admission into the program. If you or your company are members of Circle For Aboriginal Relations (CFAR), the admission application fee into this program will be waived. Please identify on the form admission form that you or your company are members (this will be verified).
Bursaries and funding opportunities
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