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Diploma of Indigenous Resource Management
- Saskatoon, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Diploma in Indigenous Resource Management at the University of Saskatchewan is a diploma in managing lands and resources on federal reserve lands for First Nation communities.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Indigenous Resource Management
- analyse relevant concepts and communicate evidence-informed conclusions. Study areas identified in the course outline include land-use planning
- the duty to consult
- reserve land and natural resource transactions
- and environmental.
Career outcomes
- Governance
- management
- administration and leadership roles in First Nation communities and in local
- provincial and national settings
Curriculum
- Two-year diploma (the page gives 2 to 3 years) in land and resource management for First Nation reserve lands. Topics include land-use planning
- the duty to consult
- reserve land and natural resource transactions
- and environmental management and compliance. Students can enter from high school or ladder from the Kanawayihetaytan Askiy certificate.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Senior high school with Senior Mathematics (and Senior Biology
- Chemistry or Physics depending on the program) and a minimum admission average of 70%
- English proficiency if English is not the first language
- Grade/entry criteria: Minimum admission average 70% (Agriculture and Bioresources)
- Kanawayihetaytan Askiy diplomas 70% regular admission
- with designated seats for verified Indigenous applicants at 65-69.9%.
Accepted academic background
Senior high school with Senior Mathematics (and Senior Biology/Chemistry/Physics depending on the programme), or the Kanawayihetaytan Askiy certificate for laddering
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.5
- Duolingo 120
- PTE Academic 63
- Cambridge 176
Documents you’ll need
- English Language Proficiency Evidence
How to apply
- Review the specific programme admission requirements and intake deadline. Complete the online application on the official university website. Provide academic transcripts
- qualifications
- applicable English-language results. Upload any additional documents required by the programme. Pay the application fee if the university requires one. Monitor the application decision and respond to the offer. Complete enrollment and immigration steps where applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $42,812 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $120 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Saskatoon |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Agriculture and Bioresources |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
79 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $42,812 CAD per year. The application fee is $120 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.5, Duolingo 120, PTE Academic 63, Cambridge 176.

