UBC students can take land-based credit courses through our partnership with the Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning.
As an accredited post-secondary program, Dechinta offers land-based, Indigenous-led education and research opportunities rooted in Northern Indigenous communities. Dechinta’s courses are led by northern leaders, experts, elders and professors to engage northern and southern youth in a transformative curricula based on the cutting-edge needs of Canada’s North.
Courses
As a UBC student, you can take available Dechinta courses or pursue a Certificate in Land and Community Based Research. You’ll be immersed in hands-on, land-based activities with Indigenous communities, serving as a unique opportunity to learn outside of the classroom.
To find any available courses and learn how to apply, visit the Dechinta website.
We recognize that each student has different circumstances. All applicants will be considered by UBC and Dechinta. Students are encouraged to discuss with their academic advisor at UBC and connect with Dechinta to discuss their application.
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- Students must have permission from their home faculty
- Students typically have at least a 70% average in your most recent academic term calculated over 9 credits of completed coursework
- Student should be in good academic standing (good academic standing is defined as not having a failed year, or being on academic probation
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Step 1: Plan Ahead
- Discuss how your Dechinta courses will fit into your degree program with your faculty advisor. If you or your advisor have questions, reach out to cis.advising@ubc.ca.
Step 2: Application Process
- Apply to the Dechinta Program directly: https://www.dechinta.ca/apply2025.
- Note that applications to Dechinta from current UBC students will be reviewed by Dechinta and UBC.
- Dechinta will be in touch with you regarding the outcome of your application.
Step 3: Concurrent Registration
If you are accepted into the Dechinta program and if your Dechinta courses will require you to miss scheduled course time at UBC:
- Seek approval from all your course instructors by completing the Course Conflict Registration Form (https://lfs-ps.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2020/07/course_conflict_registration_form_UBC.pdf) .
- One form will need to be completed for each course.
- Please send your completed Course Conflict Registration forms to Arts Indigenous Student Advising: arts.indigenous@ubc.ca.
Step 4: Registration
- Once approval is granted, CIS will add your Dechinta courses to your course schedule. CIS will let you know when the courses have been added.
Step 5: Stay in Touch
- If you have any questions reach out to CIS (cis.advising@ubc.ca) or your faculty advisor.