Explore the Indigenous North
Learn about the history, cultures and accomplishments, as well as the social, political and national concerns of First Nations and other Indigenous peoples of Yukon, the Canadian North and the circumpolar world.
Northern First Nations Studies and COVID-19 in Winter 2021
Yukon University, in response to COVID-19, has made changes to the way its courses are delivered this year. Most courses will be run online.
Some courses have weekly scheduled video-conferenced sessions along with online activities while others will be taught entirely online. See the course pages and outlines for details about specific courses.
Please contact the School of Liberal Arts or a program advisor for assistance or for more information about COVID-19-related changes to the program and its courses.
Northern First Nations Studies is an interdisciplinary program in which students learn about the history, cultures and accomplishments, as well as the social, political and national concerns of First Nations and other Indigenous peoples of the Yukon, the Canadian North and the Circumpolar World.
To graduate, Diploma students must complete 60 credits, including
- ENGL 100 and ENGL 101 (6 credits)
- Two NFNS core courses (6 credits)
- Two Northern Studies core courses (6 credits)
- One First Nations Studies (FNST) I elective (3 credits)
- One FNST II electives (3 credits)
- Two FNST III electives (6 credits)
- Two science electives (6 credits)*
- One social-science elective (3 credits)
- Seven open electives (21 credits)**
In addition, diploma students must
- complete six courses (18 credits) at the 200 level or above
- complete at least 50% of the coursework at Yukon University
- maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 (C average)
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT ELECTIVES: NFNS Diploma students may optionally take up to 12 credits of electives from outside the School of Liberal Arts and School of Science (excluding Continuing Education).
However, students must recognize that such coursework may not be transferable to programs at other post-secondary institutions and may result in a credit shortfall upon transfer. Students working towards a degree should check their course selection with a Program Advisor.
*NOTE: As of May, 2019, science elective courses no longer require labs. Please check with a Program Advisor to discuss options.
**NOTE: The seven open electives specified above may be filled with courses in the FNST I, II and III electives categories, provided all other requirements are met.
Yukon University recognizes that a greater understanding and awareness of Yukon First Nations history, culture and journey towards self-determination will help to build positive relationships among all Yukon citizens. As a result, you will be required to achieve core competency in knowledge of Yukon First Nations.
For details, visit Yukon First Nations Core Competency
Fees
Tuition for credit programs is calculated per course credit. See money matters for more information.
Some programs and courses have additional fees - see Ancillary Fees.
Student financial awards
Education is an investment in your future, your family and your community. Yukon University is pleased to support that investment by offering some of the most competitive tuition rates in the country, as well as several student financial awards to help offset your educational and living costs.
Financial assistance
There are government programs, scholarships, bursaries, awards and First Nation funding available to financially support you throughout your academic career.
See money matters for more information, or talk to our financial advising staff in the Student Services Centre. Email or call 867 668 5209 to make an appointment.