First Nations Governance

Faculty of ManagementBachelor of Management

“In addition to the skills a Management degree offers, FNG graduates have the added component of First Nations content that will help those working with First Nations people and communities.”

Rhonda CrowMgt Cert 1997, BMgt 1999

Coordinator, First Nations Governance Program

“The program is very good, with its focus on current issues in First Nations communities, particularly self-government and self- reliance. It taught me a lot about Aboriginal small business and financial management. I now have a better understanding of Aboriginal law and social and economic issues facing First Nations communities.”

Karen McCarthyBMgt 2008

First Nations Governance major

Want a First Nations’ perspective on management, community development and entrepreneurship? eager to develop your leadership capabilities and make a difference for yourself and your community?

Take part in a unique cross-disciplinary program and learn from highly respected Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal professionals and scholars.

The University of Lethbridge is a leader in Native

American studies and management education. Our

certificate and degree programs are offered through

an innovative partnership between the Faculty of

Management and the Faculty of Arts & Science’s

Department of Native American Studies. The programs

present a unique blend of studies in First Nations

governance and core business concepts, providing

graduates with skills to take leadership roles in their

communities and in management, entrepreneurial

enterprises, band administration, First Nations liaison

work and self-government.

LeARN IN A FRIeNdLy, suppoRTIve eNvIRoNMeNT

As an FNG major, you will collaborate and learn with First

Nations, Métis, Inuit and non-Native students in a small

class environment. In addition to the guidance and support

you receive from the Native Student Advisor and the FNG

Coordinator, you will have access to:

• Dedicated tutorial support• Scholarships and other financial support• Mentorship, peer support and social activities• Elders support program• Native American Student Association

CAReeR oppoRTuNITIes FoR FIRsT NATIoNs GoveRNANCe GRAds

A Management degree with a major in First Nations

Governance will prepare you for a career in administration in

large and small businesses; in local band council, municipal,

provincial or federal government; in post-secondary

institutions; or in local and national Aboriginal organizations.

You’ll also be better prepared to go on to post-graduate

education or law school. The opportunities are endless!

ReCeNT eMpLoyMeNT oppoRTuNITIes FoR FNG MAjoRs• Professional Development Officer – National Centre for First Nations Governance• Executive Director – Native Women’s Association of Canada• National Director, Sponsorship and Charitable Development – Aboriginal Human Resource Council

WhAT you’LL sTudy

You’ll gain significant insight into First Nations’ historical,

political, legal and economic issues while acquiring strong

business skills and managerial competency.

Take a course in Blackfoot or Cree and choose one of three

specializations:

• Community, Gender and Traditional Knowledge• Governments, Organizations and Politics• Law and History

First Nations Governance

FIRsT NATIoNs GoveRNANCe MAjoR

www.uleth.ca/ross/acadprog/undergrad/mgt/fng/

LeThbRIdGe CAMpus

Markin Hall 2060 4401 University Drive Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada T1K 3M4

Phone: 403-329-2153 undergrad.management@uleth.ca

CALGARy CAMpus

Suite 1100 Rocky Mountain Plaza 615 Macleod Trail SE Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2G 4T8

Phone: 403-571-3360 calgary.campus@uleth.ca

edMoNToN CAMpus

#1100, University of Lethbridge Tower 10707 – 100 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5J 3M1

Phone: 780-424-0425 edmonton.campus@uleth.ca

WhAT CAN I do WITh A MAjoR IN…?

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