The Kanawayihetaytan Askiy program has three options:

• Kanawayihetaytan Askiy Certificate
• Indigenous Lands Governance Diploma
• Indigenous Resource Management Diploma

The diploma programs have two entry options. Students can now enter the diploma programs directly from high school or they can complete the Kanawayihetaytan Askiy certificate first before laddering into the diploma programs.

Kanawayihetaytan Askiy Certificate: Let us Take Care of the Land

The Kanawayihetaytan Askiy (KA) certificate program was developed to provide a pathway to the College of Agriculture and Bioresources for students who are looking to further their studies in the field of lands management.

The KA certificate was designed to accommodate our students' professional work lives, as well as their desire to not leave their home communities. This certificate program offers blended learning opportunities. Travel to Saskatoon is just three times a year, where you participate in a two-week classroom-based experience comprised of lectures, labs and field trips. Once you have completed your in-class experience, you will be provided with take-home final exams to work on while you are back in your home community.

Once you complete the certificate, you can ladder into the diploma programs in Indigenous Lands Governance or Indigenous Resource Management. Students can also enter these diploma programs directly from high school.

This certificate was designed to benefit:

• Land managers
• Land and economic development staff
• Executive and leadership (chief and council)
• Urban and rural youth
• Federal and provincial government staff
• Individuals interested in working with Indigenous communities

You will learn about:

• Indigenous rights
• Strategic planning
• Land use planning
• Traditional knowledge
• Resource management
• Intellectual property law
• Project management

The Kanawayihetaytan Askiy certificate will also qualify you for the Professional Lands Management Certification Program (PLMCP), which is offered by the National Aboriginal Lands Management Association (NALMA). It also satisfies post-secondary, level-one requirements, allowing graduates to register in the PLMCP Level Two: Technical Training, which is developed and delivered by NALMA.

After completing the Kanawayihetaytan Askiy certificate, students can apply for either diploma listed below.

• Indigenous Lands Governance Diploma
• Indigenous Resource Management Diploma

Indigenous Lands Governance Diploma

The diploma in Indigenous Lands Governance provides students with a broad background in governance, management, administration and political science as they relate to Indigenous communities.

The diploma prepares them for roles in governance in their communities and leadership in local, provincial and national settings. The program has a strong focus on experiential learning. It teaches students the skills required for future employment as land managers as well as the scientific and traditional knowledge required for research and decision-making. This diploma is offered through a combination of online and in-person courses.

This diploma has two admission entry options. Students can enter the diploma program directly from high school or they can complete the Kanawayihetaytan Askiy certificate first before laddering into the diploma program.

Indigenous Resource Management Diploma

The diploma in Indigenous Resource Management provides a broad background in resource management for Indigenous communities. The diploma prepares you to become a land manager in your community and for leadership roles in local, provincial and national settings. This diploma is offered through a combination of online and in-person courses.

This diploma has two admission entry options. Students can enter the diploma program directly from high school or they can complete the Kanawayihetaytan Askiy certificate first before laddering into the diploma program.

The certificate and/or the diplomas will prepare you for careers in:

• governance, management, administration and leadership roles in your community
• leadership roles in local, provincial and national settings

With a strong focus on experiential learning, skills will be acquired for future employment as land managers with a foundation of scientific and traditional knowledge that is required for research and decision-making.

Tuition will vary depending on the type and number of classes you take in a year. This estimate reflects a typical amount you could expect to pay per class (2025-2026 rates).

Student fees are used to fund specific student benefits, including health, vision and dental coverage, a bus pass, recreational programs and fitness centre access. This estimate reflects the price you would pay if you are a full-time student.

The cost of books and supplies varies widely depending on the courses you choose. It is recommended that you budget between $1,500-$2,500 for this program.

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Certificate (Cert.): Let us Take Care of the Land

• Admission to the certificate program is based solely on the written submission contained within the application for admission. Secondary and post-secondary level standing are not considered for admission to the program.
• Admission is open to all applicants, regardless of Indigenous ancestry, age, or level of education.

Diploma in Indigenous Lands Governance [Dip.(K.A.I.L.G.)]

Diploma in Indigenous Resource Management [Dip.(K.A.I.R.M.)]

Certificate (Cert.): Let us Take Care of the Land