Transcript Document
PRESENTED BY: I
nternational
C
entre for
N
orthern
G
overnance &
D
evelopment
Overview of the Master of Northern Governance and Development (MNGD) program
www.usask.ca/icngd
Introductions
Dr. Bonita Beatty
Co-Director of Grad Studies (ICNGD)
Mark Korthuis
MNGD Graduate (Pilot Cohort)
Jim Searson
MNGD Student (Pilot Cohort)
Nathan Ray
MNGD Student (Pilot Cohort) Presented by: Dr. Bonita Beatty
www.usask.ca/icngd
Presentation Outline
1. Background 2. MNGD Development 3. Program Experience 4. Professionalized Cohort Model 5. Distance Education 6. Northern Indigenous Perspective 7. Internationalization 8. Research Internships 9. In Summary 10. Questions Presented by: Dr. Bonita Beatty
www.usask.ca/icngd
Background
• 2008: Northern partners identify need for expanded program options, specific to northern & Indigenous issues • 2008 ’ 09: Preliminary discussions take place between northern stakeholders and International Centre for Northern Governance and Development • First official stakeholder meeting held on January 26, 2009 • Included: First Nations, industry, academics, government, international representatives of Arctic and Northern studies • Master of Northern Governance and Development (MNGD) program begins to take shape Presented by: Dr. Bonita Beatty
www.usask.ca/icngd
MNGD Development
Master of Northern Governance and Development must…
o be responsive to First Nations and northern needs o collaborate with industry o offer distance delivery o be interdisciplinary in scope o internationalize – e.g. include field school o incorporate applied research o be project-based o include student supports – e.g. scholarships, tutors Presented by: Dr. Bonita Beatty
www.usask.ca/icngd
Program Experience
What makes the MNGD unique?
• Collaboration with industry • Opportunity to conduct field research and apply results • Specialized training Presented by: Mark Korthuis, MNGD Graduate
www.usask.ca/icngd
Professionalized Cohort Model
The Student Advantage
• • • Peer-to-peer learning Regional perspectives Peer support
The Community Advantage
• Tightly knit network of highly trained Northerners spread across industry, government, First Nations, academia Presented by: Mark Korthuis, MNGD Graduate
www.usask.ca/icngd
Distance Education
• Blended delivery method: videoconference, online, in-person • Option to study from anywhere in NAD • Tutor support to help students stay on track Presented by: Jim Searson, MNGD Student
www.usask.ca/icngd
Northern Indigenous Perspective
Chief Tammy Cook-Searson and 104 year old Elder Jane E. Roberts
Pimachesowin
Building upon northern knowledge and way of life Examine professional practices AND culture Build perspectives in at program inception Ongoing consultation International comparison Russian in Southend, Reindeer Lake, SK Crab Fishing in Norway Presented by: Jim Searson, MNGD Student
www.usask.ca/icngd
Internationalization
Why is it important? Share wise practices Circumpolar Region Expanded perspectives Collaboration
www.usask.ca/icngd
Presented by: Nathan Ray, MNGD Student
Research Internships
• Industry investment and co-operation • Academic and community advisors help shape and oversee projects • Applied research that can be taken back to NAD regions • Explore an area of personal or professional interest Presented by: Nathan Ray, MNGD Student
www.usask.ca/icngd
In Summary
Key Components of the MNGD Program:
Designed to produce next generation of northern leaders Maintaining flexibility in program design and delivery Creating a professional network of highly trained Northerners Staying responsive: working with First Nations, government, industry and other northern employers Building in student supports to guarantee success Presented by: Dr. Bonita Beatty
www.usask.ca/icngd
Treaty Foundations
Questions?
Contact the International Centre for Northern Governance and Development (ICNGD) to learn more about the MNGD program:
URL:
ICNGD
University of Saskatchewan www.usask.ca/icngd Email: [email protected]
Tel.: (306) 966-1238
www.usask.ca/icngd