Indigenous Governance Certificate Program

Curriculum

Students must successfully complete a minimum 12 credits, 4 of which must be taken in person; the remaining credits can be taken in person or on line. To maximize options for busy professionals balancing work and family obligations, most in-person courses are offered over 2-4...

Faculty

Professor S. James Anaya Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy Program, is an expert in International Human Rights and Indigenous peoples law, and currently serves as the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. He has advised numerous indigenous...

Overview

The world’s leading experts in Indigenous law and governance join together to offer a continuing education program in Indigenous Governance. The Certificate in Indigenous Governance is a 12 credit continuing education program designed to equip those working with and for tribal...

Apply

To apply, submit a Indigenous Governance Certificate Application (PDF), $25 application fee, current resume, 2-3 page personal statement, and official copies of university transcripts to the Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy Program. Applications will be reviewed on a...

"An outstanding course!"

a joint program of the | Indigenous Peoples Law & Policy Program | Native Nations Institute | Native Peoples Technical Assistance Office

Mission of the Course

The Certificate in Indigenous Governance is a flexible, practical, and cost-effective alternative to a university degree. The Certificate is designed to equip those working with and for Native nations with the tools necessary to build successful governments.

Who We Are

The Certificate faculty are the leading national and international experts in Native Nation Building, and include the founders of the Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development, as well as faculty from the University of Arizona’s Native Nations Institute and Indigenous Peoples Law & Policy Program.

January in Tucson

Spend January in Tucson and earn up to 7 credits toward the Certificate! The Certificate program is structured to encourage students to spend 1-3 weeks in Tucson in January. Seven courses are offered over the three week period, giving students an opportunity to network with the faculty, as well as with other students pursuing the Certificate.