Institute of Indigenous Government facts for kids

The Institute of Indigenous Government was a special school in Canada. It was known as Canada's First Nations College. This school helped students get a higher education after high school.

The Institute first opened in 1995. It was located in the Gastown area of Vancouver, British Columbia. Most of the people involved with the school, like its owners, teachers, and students, were Indigenous people from all over the world.

In September 2007, the Institute of Indigenous Government joined another school. It became part of the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology. This is a private school run by Indigenous people. It started in 1983 in Merritt, British Columbia.

What Students Could Study

The Institute offered different types of learning programs. Students could earn degrees, diplomas, or certificates. These showed they had completed their studies. Here are some of the subjects they could study:

• Animal Care: Learning how to look after animals.
• Adult Dogwood Diploma: This was like a High school diploma for adults.
• Business Administration: How to run a business.
• Criminology: Studying crime and how to prevent it.
• English as a Second Language (ESL): Helping people learn English.
• First Nations Studies: Learning about Indigenous cultures and history.
• General Arts: A wide range of subjects in the arts.
• International Studies: Learning about different countries and global topics.
• Human Resources Administration: How to manage people in a workplace.
• Not-for-Profit Management: Running organizations that help people, not just make money.
• Psychology: Studying how the mind works.
• Social Work: Helping people and communities.
• Wildlife Management: Protecting wild animals and their homes.

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