What can I do with a major in Native Studies?

 

Native Studies majors have a variety of options available to them after graduation. Many of our students pursue further education with either graduate school (i.e. Masters/Doctorate) or professional school (i.e. Teaching/Law). Please note that many or most of the careers listed below require additional degrees, diplomas, certificates or specialized training.

Affirmative Action Coordinator Biographer Communications Community Development Correctional Officer Counselling Cultural Affairs Elder Care Worker Forestry Services Foundations Government Ministries Human Resources Human Resources Development Can. Human Rights Watch Indian and Northern Affairs Canada

Journalist Lawyer  Museums Paralegal Political and Judicial Research Probation / Parole Officer Public Relations Researcher Short Story Writer Social Worker Teacher Victim Services Vocational Counsellor Writer / Editor Youth Advocate

If you have further questions about how to expand your career search, make an appointment with oen of our career counsellors, or attend one of the career planning seminars offered several times a year on campus.  These seminars are free of charge. Please contact Student Affairs at (705) 474-3450 Ext. 4362.

Sources used in developing these lists include:

Job Futures (HRDC)  http://jobfutures.ca/

Yerema, Richard., (2004)  The Career Directory.  Mediacorp Canada Inc.  Toronto.