The Master of Indigenous Language Education (MILEd) from the University of Regina is designed for fluent Indigenous language speakers seeking to become leaders and effective educators in language revitalization. In this postgraduate program, you will gain the essential skills, knowledge, and competencies required to support the growing demand for Indigenous language learning. You will explore diverse Indigenous knowledge systems and their integration into educational settings, preparing you to advocate for language revitalization, land-based education, and impactful social policy development.
This Masters degree is studied full-time on campus over two years, offering a dynamic learning experience. You will engage with critical topics through courses such as Research Methods with Indigenous Peoples, Theories and Research in Second Language Acquisition, Land-based Education and Language Pedagogy, and Approaches to Indigenous Language Revitalization. Through readings, discussions, and direct interaction with Elders and Indigenous knowledge keepers, you will develop practical resource materials and deepen your fluency. You will graduate prepared for roles in Indigenous communities, schools, and organizations, driving forward the vital work of Indigenous language education.