Aboriginal Leadership Diploma

This Certificate is designed for leaders and managers, or those who aspire to be, executive directors, chief executive officers, Aboriginal police, correctional officers, probation officers, First Nations firefighters, elected Chief and Council members, administrators, managers, community justice coordinators, education coordinators, and health and social services administrators.

The comprehensive curriculum is designed to maximize your personal and professional growth, while providing a positive impact on your community. It represents an amalgamation of the critical, interlinked competency areas of leadership in Aboriginal justice, community safety and human services.

The program content underscores the importance of understanding the diversity of Aboriginal cultures and contemporary issues, as well as the legal, legislative and socio-economic framework relative to Aboriginal peoples in Canada.

The diploma includes eight core courses offered from Friday to Sunday for two consecutive weeks each month plus six credit electives, the schedule for the electives vary depending on the host school.

Full attendance is required.

We recommend that you complete the program in the order that the courses are offered and within one calendar year.

Required Courses (24 credits)

^{Note: 1 day is equivalent to 7 credit hours.  Each credit is comprised of 14 hours}

Cost of Diploma Program is $4616 + $120 LSF = $4736 plus the cost of Electives

Course texts can be purchased through the JIBC Store.  A text list will be provided when you register.

Minimum requirements for admission :

• Grade 12 Diploma or Equivalent
• English 12 with a C+ minimum
• Basic computer skills
• Successful completion of the Aboriginal Leadership Certificate Courses

Please contact the Centre for Aboriginal Programs & Services directly at 604.528.5522 or aboriginal@jibc.ca

To check current course availability, select the course name above. If you wish to register, follow the instructions on the course listing.