Diploma in Northern Peoples, Lands, and Resources

Program Overview

The Diploma in Northern Peoples, Lands, and Resources equips students with a comprehensive understanding of issues facing the North, including Labrador, Canada's provincial and territorial Norths, and the Circumpolar North. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in government, public sector, Northern community and Indigenous organizations, and industries operating in the North. The program also prepares students for leadership roles in Northern contexts and operations.

Program Outline

Outline:

The Diploma in Northern Peoples, Lands, and Resources provides a foundation in the understanding of issues relevant to the North, including Labrador, the provincial and territorial Norths in Canada, and the Circumpolar North.

Careers:

Graduates will be well-prepared for a wide range of employment opportunities, including within government and the public sector; with Northern community and Indigenous organizations; and in administrative, policy, and community relations positions within industries that operate in the North. The Diploma will also prepare students with existing careers in any sector to assume responsible leadership roles in Northern contexts and operations.