Indigenous Relations (MIR)
Work more effectively with Indigenous people by learning about Indigenous research, worldviews, traditional teachings, theories, and practices.
Overview
Bring your knowledge and skills to Indigenous communities on a local, national, and international scale.
Gain this desirable skill set as Indigenous communities continue to grow and expand. Learn to develop research proposals, and policies for social, political, environmental, and health with a thorough understanding of the Indigenous perspective.
Obtain a better understanding of the issues facing Canada's Indigenous population today and how to effectively build relationships with those communities.
Study historical and current relations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous societies. Learn about Indigenous culture through literature, human rights, politics, ecology, and governance.
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Key Features
Career Opportunities
Graduates can rest assured knowing there is a multitude of career options they can explore post-graduation. Some career options include, but are not limited to: Indigenous organizations, community development, administration, policy development, United Nations, research and development, education, training and management and health.
Many careers can be found in the public and private sector.
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Program DetailsFaculty Members
All applications must have a potential supervisor before applying to the MIR program. Individual faculty research interests may be found through the Faculty directory. All prospective students are encouraged to consult with individual professors to gauge their availability and interest in specific topics.
FACULTY
- Dr. Joey-Lynn Wabie
- Dr. Daniel Cote
- Dr. Taima Moeke-Pickering
- Dr. Susan Manitowabi
FACULTY SUPERVISORS
- Dr. Daniel Cote, Indigenous Relations
- Dr. Diana Coholic, Social Work
- Dr. Kevin Fitzmaurice
- Dr. Taima Moeke-Pickering, Indigenous Relations
- Dr. Stephen Ritchie, Human Kinetics
- Dr. Elizabeth Wenghofer, Rural and Northern Health
FACULTY CO-SUPERVISORS
- Dr. Lynne Gouliquer, Sociology
- Dr. Rosanna Langer, Law & Justice
- Dr. Brittany Luby, History
- Dr. Leigh MacEwan, School of Social Work
- Dr. Susan Manitowabi, Indigenous Relations
- Cheryle Partridge, Indigenous Relations
MIR COMMITTEE
- Dr. Daniel Cote, Coordinator
- Dr. Taima Moeke-Pickering
- Dr. Darrel Manitowabi
- Dr. Tammy Eger
- Dr. Susan Manitowabi
MIR ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE
- Dr. Daniel Cote, Coordinator
- Dr. Taima Moeke-Pickering
- Dr. Darrel Manitowabi

Diana Coholic
School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions
Daniel Côté
School of Indigenous Relations
Tammy Eger
Office of the Vice-President, Research
Lynne Gouliquer
Department of Sociology | School of Social Sciences
Susan Manitowabi
School of Indigenous Relations
Taima Moeke-Pickering
School of Indigenous Relations
Stephen Ritchie
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Joey-Lynn Wabie
School of Indigenous Relations