The Native Studies Department uses historical materialist methodology to examine past and current issues relating to the struggle for Indigenous independence from the occupation and imposition of imperialist nation-states, such as Canada and the United States.
International applicants must demonstrate academic strength in a high school program of college/university preparatory courses with subject distribution, other minimum requirements, and academic standing comparable to that required of Canadian applicants. Criteria such as academic achievement and rank in class will also be considered in admission decisions.