Master of Public Policy and Administration - Indigenous Policy and Administration

Carleton University

For six decades, the School of Public Policy and Administration has been the leading centre for Canadian scholarship and graduate education in policy and administration-examining what governments do, why, and how they could do it better. The Master of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) is a professionally relevant academic degree. It provides a comprehensive and rigorous preparation for careers that will engage with the public sector, recognizing that those careers may span the public, private, and non-profit sectors. The environment of Indigenous policy and administration is changing. Leaders and managers must explore new opportunities for nation-building and social justice. To realize this promise, professionals working in the field of First Nation, Metis and Inuit governance or administration must understand their history, law, economics and politics, and become adept at bridging multiple worldviews.Our graduate programs in Indigenous Policy and Administration can be completed as a Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Policy and Administration or as a concentration within the Master of Public Policy and Administration.Both programs are grounded in a profound commitment to Indigenous self-determination, respecting the diversity of perspectives found among Indigenous cultures. Through them, you will become proficient at producing evidence for making enlightened public policy decisions and developing strategies for mobilizing the people and resources needed to effectively implement change. Through direct connections with a range of Indigenous communities, you will build a deep awareness of the legacies of Canada-Indigenous relations, and learn to incorporate community-based, Indigenous knowledge in your work.