SOBE’s Aboriginal Connections

1. Certificates

The following two certificates are housed in Economics. For further information, contact the Economics chairperson.

Certificate in First Nation Applied Economics

This program will provide key foundational skills and knowledge to assist in the development of a First Nations economic infrastructure. The knowledge and skills acquired through the program will produce human capital which will support long term benefits in the development of residential and commercial enterprises on First Nation lands. After an introduction to basic microeconomic and macroeconomic principles, students will be exposed to First Nations’ issues as they relate to market failure and poverty. Stress will be placed on acquiring the skills and knowledge that are required to enable the reduction of transaction costs related to conducting business on First Nation lands, which will in turn promote and facilitate investment activity. Specific focus will be on residential and commercial development on First Nation lands. The program also provides a basic understanding of impact analysis and skills in writing and presenting reports for investment proposals.

Courses for this certificate are offered through either Open Learning or Continuing education.
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Certificate in First Nation Tax Administration

This certificate program helps First Nations build legal and administrative systems that will reduce business costs on First Nation lands and support competitive market development. The program also helps First Nations implement the new powers and develop the skill set for First Nation tax administration using the First Nations Fiscal and Statistical Management Act.

Courses for this certificate are offered through either Open Learning or Continuing education.
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2. Ch'nook Scholars Program

The Ch’nook Scholars Program works with Aboriginal students engaged in full-time business education. This work is focused on two themes: achievement and contribution.

ACHIEVEMENT by each Scholar in developing the skills needed for career success, and
CONTRIBUTION by all Scholars to the broader community.

The Scholars program offers a set of activities to help students in each of these areas.
Examples of activities focused on personal achievement: goal-setting, mentoring, international travel, and work-study opportunities.
Examples of activities focused on contribution: helping with the high school Cousins Project, and helping with the community project, Project 2025.

The Scholars program also provides financial support in the form of a $2000 bursary, plus assistance with applications for a broad range of scholarships and bursaries. The Ch’nook Scholar bursary is in two parts: $1000 on admission to the program and $1000 based on successful accomplishment of personal Achievement & Contribution goals.

For more information: www.ch-nook.ubc.ca/scholars.html

or contact Lisa Lake, SOBE academic advisor, SoBEAdvisor@tru.ca, 250-852-6266