The Bachelor of Indigenous Environmental Science and Practice at the University of Guelph offers you a unique opportunity to engage with environmental challenges through the lens of Indigenous methodologies and worldviews. This undergraduate degree is designed for students passionate about fostering a more respectful and responsive relationship between humanity and the natural world. You will explore critical environmental issues, drawing on Indigenous knowledge systems and scientific principles to develop innovative solutions for a sustainable future. This program prepares you to make a meaningful impact by grounding your environmental work in diverse ways of knowing and being.
You will study this program full-time on campus over four years, immersing yourself in a curriculum that blends foundational science with Indigenous teachings. Your learning journey will include core subjects like General Chemistry, Discovering Biodiversity, Ecology, and Statistics, alongside vital Indigenous content such as Indigenous Knowledge for Environmental Science and Practice, Land-Based Teachings, and Indigenous Environmental Science: Methodologies in Practice. In your final year, you will undertake an Indigenous Environmental Science Project and a Reflective Capstone, allowing you to synthesize your learning. You will graduate with the skills and perspectives to pursue careers in environmental stewardship, policy, research, and community engagement.