Institute of Indigenous Government facts for kids
| Type | Private Aboriginal-run post-secondary institution component of Nicola Valley Institute of Technology |
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| Established | 1995 |
| Location |
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49°14′47″N 123°00′17″W / 49.2464°N 123.0047°W |
| Campus | Urban/Suburban |
| Affiliations | ACCC, CCAA. |
| Website | Institute of Indigenous Government |
The Institute of Indigenous Government was a special college in Canada. It was known as Canada's First Nations College. This school helped students learn after high school. It was located in Burnaby, British Columbia.
The institute started in 1995. At first, it was in the Gastown area of Vancouver. Most of the people involved, like teachers and students, were Indigenous people from different parts of the world. In 2007, the Institute of Indigenous Government joined with the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology. This is another Indigenous-run school in Merritt, British Columbia, which began in 1983.
What Could You Study?
The Institute of Indigenous Government offered many different courses. Students could earn various qualifications, like degrees or certificates. These programs helped them prepare for jobs or further education.
Here are some of the interesting subjects students could study:
- Animal Welfare: Learning how to care for animals and ensure they are treated well.
- Adult Dogwood Diploma: This was like getting a high school diploma for adults in British Columbia.
- Business Administration: Learning how to manage businesses and organizations.
- Criminology: Studying crime, why it happens, and how the justice system works.
- English as a Second Language (ESL): Helping people who speak other languages improve their English skills.
- First Nations Studies: Learning about the history, cultures, and issues of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
- General Arts: A broad range of subjects in the arts and humanities.
- International Studies: Exploring global issues and different countries.
- Human Resources Administration: Learning how to manage people in a workplace.
- Not-for-Profit Management: How to run organizations that help people instead of making money.
- Psychology: Studying the human mind and behavior.
- Social Work: Helping people and communities solve problems and improve their lives.
- Wildlife Management: Learning how to protect and manage wild animals and their habitats.
