Education for Change - Indigenous Education (IE) Lakehead University

Overview

The Education for Change - Indigenous Education (IE) at Lakehead University provides a transformative academic experience rooted in the historical and political foundations of Indigenous cultures. This Master of Education degree allows students to engage deeply with the complexities of colonization while revitalising traditional worldviews.

The Faculty of Education maintains small class sizes to ensure meaningful interaction between students and expert faculty members. This environment supports a rigorous exploration of educational research and practice, tailored to meet the specific professional goals of those working within or alongside Indigenous communities.

Students can choose from three distinct completion routes: a thesis, a portfolio, or a course-based path.

Why Education for Change - Indigenous Education (IE) at Lakehead University?

Lakehead University is home to prestigious research entities, including two Canada Research Chairs and the Centre for Place and Sustainability Studies. These facilities provide a rich intellectual backdrop for students investigating the intersections of land-based learning and Indigenous well-being.

The institution is also the base for the Canadian Journal of Environmental Education and the Multi-Data Convergence Laboratory. Such resources offer students unique access to contemporary scholarly debates and innovative research methodologies that are essential for driving systemic change in educational settings.

The programme is designed to be responsive to the needs of working professionals, offering courses during the autumn, winter, and spring terms. With options for online delivery and intensive weekend sessions, the university ensures that high-level postgraduate study remains accessible to a diverse student body.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 8310 per semester
• National fee: CAD 2971 per semester

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum is grounded in sociocultural and political foundations, focusing on Indigenous research protocols and practices. Modules may include:

• Indigenous Education
• Environmental and Sustainability Education
• Social Justice Education
• Gender and Women's Studies
• Gerontology
• Educational Sociology
• Philosophy
• Psychology
• Law
• Policy
• Leadership
• Measurement
• Assessment
• Mathematics
• Science
• Language Arts
• Social Studies
• Climate Change Pedagogy
• Ecopedagogy
• Environmental Justice Education
• Food Education
• Humane Education
• Outdoor Education
• Place-based Education
• Anti-racist Education
• Inclusive Education
• Queer Pedagogy

Careers with Education for Change - Indigenous Education (IE)

Graduates are prepared for leadership roles within educational institutions, community organisations, and government agencies. The programme equips students with the skills necessary to influence policy and practice regarding decolonisation and Indigenous rights in various sectors.

The focus on Indigenous knowledges and well-being opens opportunities in curriculum development, community advocacy, and cultural consultancy. Alumni often pursue careers that involve revitalising traditional languages and fostering mutually flourishing relationships between humanity and the natural world.