First Nations Studies offers sequential, comprehensive courses rooted in traditional and contemporary aboriginal logic, methodology, practice and theory.

First Nations studies (FNST) courses address, inform and reflect a wide range of academic disciplines including archaeology, history, gender and women's studies, linguistics, cultural resource management, sociology and anthropology, fine arts, criminology, and English.

Current program offerings include

1. a major (New and available effective September 1, 2010),
2. a minor
3. two joint majors (choice of archaeology or linguistics),
4. a post baccalaureate diploma, and
5. two certificates

First Nations Studies offers courses for students wishing to gain expertise in the study of traditional and contemporary issues. Designed for both First Nations students and non-aboriginal students, its focus is on the study of the traditional cultures, languages, and histories of First Nations, as well as "Indian-White" relations, the development of federal and provincial policies toward indigenous peoples, aboriginal rights and title questions, economic development, self-government, and intergenerational issues.

The objective of the programs is to present and examine critically the above issues, taking into account the perspectives of aboriginal peoples. In addition, it exposes students to research methods pertinent to past, present, and future issues affecting aboriginal peoples. In this respect, it is especially relevant for First Nations students who wish to put knowledge of indigenous issues and research skills to practice in serving their communities and nations.

The programs (FNST major, FNST minor, or joint majors) may be applied towards a Bachelor degree program. Some courses are available through SFU's Centre for Online and Distance Education.

Other courses that have First Nations content may be applied toward the a FNST program as electives, subject to approval.

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Engaging and interdisciplinary:

The Department of First Nations Studies courses are featured in a variety of degree program requirements from across the University (as either requirements or elective courses).

FNST courses are also found in certificate programs such as the Cultural Resource Management Certificate (throught the Department of Archaeology). Certificate in Literacy Instruction (Faculty of Education), the Ethics Certificate (Department of Philosophy), the Legal Studies Certificate Program (School of Criminology), Social Justice Certificate Program (Department of Sociology/Anthropology), and soon to be launched, the Environmental Literacy Certificiate (Faculty of Environment).

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Name Change!

FNS Program is now the
Department of
First Nations Studies!
(Eff. Apr 1/12)

New Major Program!

First Nations Studies launches
new Major!

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Summer 2012 elective courses

Popular Writing by Indigenous Authors FNST 360-4.

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News Online

Visit FNS's Peoples News for
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Congratulations

Program Graduates!!
Best wishes to our
First Nations Studies 2011 Graduates!

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