Bachelor of Indigenous Justice

Honours Program

Status: In Development

The Bachelor of Indigenous Justice (BIJ) program at FNTI prepares learners to become leaders, advocates, and changemakers in the justice sector. Grounded in Indigenous knowledge systems, teachings, and cultural practices, the program equips graduates with the skills to:

  • Navigate the justice sector through Indigenous worldviews.

  • Apply traditional knowledge and cultural competencies in practice.

  • Lead innovative social change in justice sectors across Turtle Island.

  • Think critically and communicate effectively about Indigenous justice theory and practice.

  • Promote equity, inclusion, and the advancement of Indigenous human rights.

After four years, graduates are prepared to work with Indigenous victims, offenders, and communities in areas such as corrections, youth justice,
social and community work, victim services, policy analysis, and research. The BIJ program also provides a strong foundation for further studies.

Learning Experience

  • Delivered in a hybrid model: online learning supported with wraparound supports, integrated experiential learning (IEL) and select land-based
    and in-person learning opportunities.

  • Annual summer (August) residencies starting in year 2, along with on-going community-based experiences.

  • Instruction led by Indigenous academics, knowledge holders, and practitioners.

  • Curriculum privileges Indigenous academics, perspectives, worldviews, cases and issues.

  • Cohort-based learning (18-24 learners per year).

A Perspective Shift
The BIJ program is framed through Indigenous concepts of justice as healing, guided by philosophies such as the Two-Row Wampum. It emphasizes restoring balance and strengthening relationships with self, family, community, Nation, and all of Creation.

At FNTI, learners gain more than a degree—they join a community dedicated to Nation building, social change, and the resurgence of Indigenous ways
of knowing and being.