The Master of Indigenous Land-Based Education program

This full-time, 30-credit-unit program is a blended model of on-the-land learning hosted by Indigenous communities combined with online courses, culminating in a community capstone project. Learn alongside a cohort over the course of 7 terms (full-time) through a combination of online learning and immersive, on-the-land experiences which take place in various communities. Courses are often scheduled to align with or be close to K-12 Saskatchewan school breaks.

On-the-land Courses

On‑the‑land courses are typically offered during the winter term (study tour usually 7 days) and the summer term (on-the land maximum 16 days). You can expect to request 2–7 working days off from your employer for each on‑the‑land course, depending on school breaks.

Online Courses

Online courses are instructed by a professor for fall and winter terms, with classes held in the evening.

There are three terms per academic year: September to December, January to April, and May to August. Students will be assessed a per term rate for a total of seven terms. Any additional terms needed to complete the program beyond the seven required terms will be assessed at the standard M.Ed rate. CGPS must be consulted in these instances.

Native American students: USask honours the Jay Treaty.

Student fees

In addition to tuition above, students also pay fees for programs like health and dental insurance, a bus pass, and other campus services. The amount you need to pay depends on if you are taking classes full time or part time, and if you are on campus or not. The table below assumes you are on campus full-time.

Tuition information is accurate for the current academic year and does not include student fees. For detailed tuition and fees information, visit the official tuition website.

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Master of Indigenous Land-Based Education (M.I.L.B.E.)

• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from a recognized college or university, or documented and approved equivalency
• Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English
  
• A cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (University of Saskatchewan grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e., 60 credit units)

Deadlines and important dates

Submit an online application

Before beginning your online application, be sure that you have carefully reviewed all program information and admission requirements on this page.

During the application, you'll be asked for:

• Personal information such as your name, address, etc.
• Contact information of your three referees
  
  • For your letters of recommendation, two of your referees must be academic contacts, and the third may be academic or professional
• Your complete academic history from all previous post-secondary institutions

The application takes about 30 minutes to complete. You may save your application and return to it later.

At the end of the application, you will need to pay a non-refundable application fee: $125 for domestic students and $145 for international students. Your application will not be processed until payment is received.

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Submit required documents

Once you've submitted your online application, you will have access to upload your required documents, and provide the contact information for your references. To do this, go to the "Supplemental Items & Documents" tab in your application.

• After you've applied