Laurier Grads are Successful
Sample Jobs within the First Year After Graduation
- cultural coordinator
- Indigenous court worker
- support counsellor
Sample Further Education Programs within the First Year After Graduation
- Master’s degree: Social Justice and Community Engagement, Social Work.
- College program: Community and Social Services Management, Paralegal, Public Relations.
- Bachelor’s degree: Education.
- JD: Law.
Develop Your Knowledge and Skills
At Laurier, develop these competencies through both curricular and co-curricular opportunities to help you achieve your goals for the future.
Functional Knowledge
- Gain a deep understanding of Indigenous perspectives and worldviews, as well as the history, cultures and experiences of Indigenous peoples in Canada and around the world.
- Understand the complex issues of Indigenous identity and government policy implications including land, labour, economy and autonomy.
- Critically examine the principles of anthropology and archaeology in the context of Indigenous issues.
- Demonstrate Indigenous cultural knowledge about ecology, pedagogy and gender.
- Develop an appreciation for the vibrancy of Haudenosaunee culture from a Haudenosaunee perspective.
- Gain research design skills using Indigenous research theories and methods.
- Discover how information is sourced, valued and used in creating new knowledge.
Collaboration & Teamwork
- Work effectively as part of a team by identifying your role and contributing, leading, teaching, motivating and/or encouraging others for team success.
- Oversee, lead and/or contribute to a project including determining goals, planning details, making decisions and completing tasks.
- Demonstrate professional behaviour and an understanding of individual perspectives and diversity.
Communication
- Develop intercultural communication skills and awareness.
- Research, analyze, synthesize and clearly communicate findings in oral and written formats.
- Probe for information by asking questions and listening, and engage in constructive conversations.
- Prepare interesting and informative reports and presentations for diverse audiences using current technology.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Identify and access a wide range of relevant information and resources.
- Utilize critical thinking skills and demonstrate an understanding of contemporary challenges, issues and trends.
- Set priorities, meet deadlines and manage time, data and resources.
- Make well-reasoned decisions, think creatively, identify and consider all sides of an issue.
- Analyze and evaluate data to discuss, support and/or question ideas, opinions, reports, theories and proposals.