Indigenous nations have a very long history of environmental stewardship practices and kinship relationships with the natural world that deeply consider the well-being of future generations.

This program is meant to create a forum for both experienced and newly emerging Indigenous environmental leaders to learn together and support one another. Indigenous environmental leadership builds on your existing knowledge of Indigenous environmental stewardship. 

Standard Admission

• Graduated from a recognized secondary school or comparable senior high school. 
• Identify as Indigenous from the lands we now call Canada. A small number of students who do not identify as Indigenous People from the lands we now call Canada may be admitted if they can demonstrate that they work for an indigenous nation, community, or organization.

Flexible Admission

Applicants who do not meet the Standard Admission Requirements will be considered for flexible admission and assessed as follows. Applicants can be assessed for admission on the basis of their skills, knowledge, and background developed outside traditional learning structures or through a combination of academic and non-academic experience.

This would normally include evidence of:

• At least two years of relevant environmental experience either in paid or in volunteer activities. 

If applicable, completion of the ECO Canada BEAHR program will be considered in support of your application.

• International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or Pearson Test of English (Academic)