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Indigenous Lands Governance

University of Saskatchewan

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Deadlines

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  • Winter 2027 international application

    Winter 2027 entry · International applicants for this exact diploma.

    Official deadline
Other deadline details
June 30High school course completion for fall-term entryRecurring annual · Every year
  • June 30
  • Verbatim: "To begin studies in the fall term, all courses must have been completed by June 30."
  • USask does not publish a central dated deadline table, application and document deadlines are shown per program via a requirements lookup
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April 30University-level course completion for fall-term entry to direct-entry programsRecurring annual · Every year
  • April 30
  • Verbatim: "To begin studies in direct-entry programs in the fall term, university-level courses must be completed by April 30."
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By the deadline given in your offer letterInternational tuition deposit on accepting an offerRecurring annual · Every year
  • By the deadline given in your offer letter
  • Verbatim: "most international students are required to pay a non-refundable tuition deposit of $1,000 CAD when accepting their offer of admission."
  • Applies to Agriculture and Bioresources, Arts and Science, Education, Engineering, Kinesiology, Nursing and Edwards School of Business
  • other programs may also require one
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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • Grade 12 or equivalent
  • Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30, or university-level equivalent
  • English proficiency
  • Regular high-school entry with fewer than 18 transferable credit units requires a 70% average on five subjects.
  • A published Indigenous-specific high-school seat category has a 65% minimum, the stated prerequisites and identity verification.
  • Transfer entry requires at least 18 transferable credit units and a 60% average. A qualifying Kanawayihetaytan Askiy or IPRM certificate with a 60% weighted average provides a separate route.
  • Special mature admission uses a separate assessment and requires age 21 or older by the first day of classes.
  • An admitted math deficiency must be cleared before second year.
USask 2027–28 Admission Requirements
Application steps

Entry terms · Fall 2027 / Winter 2027 / Spring 2027 / Summer 2027 / Winter 2028

USask Kanawayihetaytan Askiy admission and fees
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
    USask 2027–28 Admission RequirementsUSask 2027–28 Admission Requirements
  2. Step 2Apply through USask admissions
    • Create your application and select this program.
    USask admissionsUSask admissions
  3. Step 3School and postsecondary academic records
    • Check your application's supplemental-item list. Saskatchewan students share ministry transcripts directly through MyCreds. Other school applicants upload current marks, then arrange final official records from the issuer. Postsecondary applicants upload recent records and arrange final official transcripts directly or through MyCreds; professional programs have separate instructions.
    Saskatchewan undergraduate application and transcript instructionsSaskatchewan undergraduate application and transcript instructions
  4. Step 4Official AP or IB results, if applicable
    • IB applicants upload predicted results, then request official final results from the IB organization. After AP exams, arrange direct submission from the College Board.
    Saskatchewan IB and AP document requirementsSaskatchewan IB and AP document requirements
  5. Step 5English proficiency evidence, when requested
    • If a standardized test is required, arrange for results to come directly from the testing centre.
    Saskatchewan English proficiency document instructionsSaskatchewan English proficiency document instructions
  6. Step 6Most programs: minimum $120 application fee
    • The non-refundable fee is in CAD. Check your program page for its exact fee.
    Saskatchewan undergraduate application feesSaskatchewan undergraduate application fees
  7. Step 7Choose the exact Kanawayihetaytan Askiy diploma in the undergraduate application.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    USask 2027–28 Admission RequirementsUSask 2027–28 Admission Requirements
  8. Step 8Submit the $120 application fee and the documents for the applicable route.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    USask 2027–28 Admission RequirementsUSask 2027–28 Admission Requirements
Applicant pathways

High-school and prior-study entry

  • Regular high-school entry with fewer than 18 transferable credit units requires a 70% average on five subjects.
  • A published Indigenous-specific high-school seat category has a 65% minimum, the stated prerequisites and identity verification.
  • Transfer entry requires at least 18 transferable credit units and a 60% average. A qualifying Kanawayihetaytan Askiy or IPRM certificate with a 60% weighted average provides a separate route.
  • Special mature admission uses a separate assessment and requires age 21 or older by the first day of classes.
USask 2027–28 Admission RequirementsUSask 2026–27 Academic Catalogue · Diploma in Indigenous Lands Governance

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements
  • 60 credit units total, or 39 credit units for students who enter with the Kanawayihetaytan Askiy Certificate.
ReferencesUSask 2026–27 Academic Catalogue · Diploma in Indigenous Lands Governance

Program facts

Academic minimum70% minimum
USask 2027–28 Admission Requirements

Courses

Core requirements and alternatives follow the 2026–27 diploma calendar. The programme does not publish an exact term sequence here.

Required core courses8 listed
USask 2026–27 Academic Catalogue · Diploma in Indigenous Lands Governance
Choose one · EVSC 110 or ASKI 1012 listed

Complete one course from this pair.

USask 2026–27 Academic Catalogue · Diploma in Indigenous Lands Governance
Choose one · ASKI 105 or AGRC 1132 listed

Complete one course from this pair.

USask 2026–27 Academic Catalogue · Diploma in Indigenous Lands Governance
Choose one · ASKI 104 or COMM 1012 listed

Complete one course from this pair.

USask 2026–27 Academic Catalogue · Diploma in Indigenous Lands Governance
Choose one · POLS 323 or POLS 3242 listed

Complete one course from this pair.

USask 2026–27 Academic Catalogue · Diploma in Indigenous Lands Governance
Elective choices
  • 33 core credit units, 6 credit units in governance and ethics, 12 restricted elective credit units and 9 open elective credit units.
  • Restricted electives can come from more than one of the subgroups listed in the diploma calendar.
Study locations
Teaching location and format
Combination of in-person and online courses. The programme family supports full- or part-time study.USask 2026–27 Academic Catalogue · Diploma in Indigenous Lands Governance

Careers

Career examples

  • Land manager

Costs

Diploma in Indigenous Lands Governance

Published cost estimate

2026–27 · Tuition estimate per three credit units · CAD

Canadian students example · Choose your category

Tuition only$876.9
Books and supplies$1,500–$2,500
Residence
Not estimated
Meal plan
Not estimated
Estimated subtotalNot available

USask’s estimate per three credit units. Course choices can affect total cost.

Housing and meals are outside this estimate.

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