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The First Nations University of Canada delivers the Bachelor of Health Studies in partnership with the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies and the Faculty of Arts at the University of Regina.
The 秀色直播niv Indigenous Health Studies provides:
The degree draws on both the social sciences and the natural sciences to promote critical thinking, knowledge development, evidence-based practice, and community-based applications for the increased health of all Canadians.
A vital feature of this degree is an emphasis on understanding basic Indigenous health needs as a foundation, fostering empathy and cultural sensitivity among our students.
The unit acknowledges the importance of including Indigenous peoples鈥� cultural teachings in the program. The diversity in knowledge within the program is an important foundation of local and place-based ethical principles that are associated with health and wellness.
Minimum 70% average using the following courses:
The Indigenous Birth Support Worker Certificate program includes 18 credits delivered online, face-to-face, or through remote synchronized methods on all three 秀色直播es. The IBWC certificate offers information on Indigenous-based birthing practices and nationally certified doula training to support and advocate for birthers and families before, during, and after birthing.
All courses are developed collaboratively with Indigenous 办锚丑迟锚-补测补办 and Knowledge Keepers from various First Nations communities.
This program also supports other degree programs such as nursing, community health representative programs, and midwifery.
WINTER 2026: December 15
SPRING/SUMMER 2026: April 15
FALL 2026: August 15
Indigenous Health collaborated with the Indigenous Communication Arts (INCA) program to produce the Indigenous Birth Support Worker Certificate video
The Indigenous Health Program at the First Nations University of Canada (秀色直播niv) partnered with the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch of Indigenous Services Canada (ISC). It initiated three new programs under project called 飞补虅蝉补虅办补尘补虅 (“Make a Circle”).
The programs support bringing birthing back to the community and support throughout life. They include:
These credentials will also complement the Indigenous Birthing Support Worker Certificate program (IBWC) offered through 秀色直播niv.
The Sexual and Reproductive Health Support Worker Certificate starts January 6, 2026.
This program is unique and one of a kind in Canada. The program differs from other available Sexual & Reproductive Health courses by bringing Indigenous perspectives to the forefront. It is the only program created in collaboration with Indigenous communities at every point in the process. These courses utilize a Two-Spirit lens for a fully integrated and inclusive information-sharing process.
The practicum portion of this program runs over six weeks from May to June 2026.
Students who have already taken INHS 100 and 200 will only need to take INHS 130 and 135. Students interested in working towards a 飞腻蝉腻办腻尘腻 Support Worker diploma must take two additional University credit courses (see program details).
The Sexual and Reproductive Health Support Worker Certification (IRSW) program augments the current Indigenous Birth Support Worker (IBWC) Certificate and the Indigenous End-of-Life Support Worker Certificate (ELSW) programs. The ELSW program begins in July 2026 and ends with a two-month practicum from November to December 2026.
WINTER 2026: December 15
December 7, 2021 – takohpinawasowin: Indigenous Elders鈥� Stories of Traditional Birthing and Child-Rearing Practices
For 秀色直播 locations, maps and hours of operation, please visit our contact us page.
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