Centre for Career and Personal Development Degree Profiles
- Centre for Career and Personal Development Degree Profiles
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International Indigenous Studies
International Indigenous Studies examines the experiences, culture, artistic endeavors, and current status of Indigenous people around the world.
Key Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge of Aboriginal present day & historical challenges - Indigenous and Western worldviews; Explore the similarities and differences experienced by Indigenous societies within their community and around the world
Logical, critical & creative thinking - Examine own knowledge and experiences from different perspectives; Process and understand large amounts of information
Research - Social research, qualitative interviewing and fieldwork, as well as quantitative method; Capable of working independently and as part of a team
Understanding and appreciation of the nature of Aboriginal societies - Demonstrate cultural competence; Understanding of Aboriginal world views, philosophies, cultures, languages and histories
Communication - Writing and analyzing multiple dimensions of a problem, clearly presenting ideas in written format; Public speaking and oral communication skills
Sample Job Titles
Please note some of these positions may require further training, certification or education. Check out the occupational profiles to review the full details for the occupations that interest you at alis.alberta.ca/occinfo
- Advocate
- Communications Officer
- Community Educator
- Community Service Worker
- Correctional Services Worker
- Counsellor
- Crime Victim Services Worker
- Crisis Intervention Worker
- Employment Counsellor
- Environmental Advisor
- Indigenous Issues Coordinator
- Group Home Worker
- Mediator
- Policy Advisor/Analyst
- Program Developer/Evaluator
- Public Administrator
- Rehabilitation Counsellor
- Researcher/Research Assistant
- Residence Life Coordinator
- Teacher/Professor
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Writer
- Youth & Family Service Worker
Potential Industries
- Consulting
- Creative Arts
- Education
- Environment
- Government
- Foreign Affairs
- Indigenous Organizations
- Mass Media
- Museums
- Non-profits and NGOs
- Oil & Gas
- Post-Secondary
- Public Health
- Public Relations
- Research
- Social Service Agencies
- Tourism
Associations & Professional Development
- Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
- Aboriginal Human Resources Council (AHRC)
- Aboriginal Workforce Participation Initiative (AWPI)
- Alberta Aboriginal Relations
- Assembly of First Nations Youth Council
- Associations Canada
- Congress of Aboriginal Peoples
- Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers
- Métis Nation of Ontario
- National Aboriginal Forestry Association
- Native Women’s Association of Canada
- Office of the Treaty Commissioner (OTC)
- Ontario Native Education Counselling Association
Additional Resources
Did you know?
Formal Career Assessments like the Strong Interest Inventory and the Myers Briggs Type Indicator can be helpful tools for your career development. These assessments have been used for decades to help individuals choose a major, explore career options during and upon completion of a degree and to further understand yourself in relationship to the world of work. Inquire with Career Services if you are interested in these formal assessments.
Publications
- Working with Indigenous Knowledge by Louise GrenierISBN: 0889368473
- A Guide to Careers in Community Development by Alice Shabecoff; Paul BrophyISBN: 1559637498Publication Date: 2001-01-01
- Making a Living While Making a Difference by Melissa EverettISBN: 9781550923605Publication Date: 2007-11-01
Key Contacts
Faculty Contact
Arts Students' Centre
Social Sciences Building, SS102
T: 403.220-6318
E: ascarts@ucalgary.ca
W: arts.ucalgary.ca/advising
Clubs on Campus:
University of Calgary - Indigenous Students' Council
Career Services
MacEwan Student Centre, Room 188
T: 403.220.8020
E: csstdnt@ucalgary.ca
W: ucalgary.ca/careers
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