Bachelor of Arts - Native Studies (Optional Co-op)

In 1975, Brandon University was the first university in western Canada (and only the second in Canada) to establish a Native Studies Department. The goals of the Department include: The scholarly recognition of Native cultures and Native peoples of North America, bringing to bear the full academic resources of study and research representing all disciplines; The communication of the results of this research and expected new perspectives to students and others through university instruction and scholarly communication; and The dissemination of the teaching and research resources the university off-campus for the benefit of Native peoples, especially in northern and remote areas.