Indigenous Health Administration and Leadership

This program is formerly known as the Aboriginal Health and Community Administration Program.

Strength and resiliency, culture and tradition

Rooted in the core values of resiliency, culture and Indigenous perspectives, the UBC Certificate in Indigenous Health Administration and Leadership is designed to build and enhance your knowledge of community health administration. Learn to design, lead, and deliver holistic health and wellness programming with confidence in Indigenous organizations and communities.

This program is proudly delivered in partnership by the UBC Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health and UBC Extended Learning.

Promote the health and wellness of Indigenous peoples

The program curriculum is centered on Indigenous approaches and traditional teachings, and is taught primarily by Indigenous instructors. You’re in a culturally safe and supportive learning environment that offers opportunities to build connections and lifelong relationships with your peers and instructors. The flexibility of the program format recognizes the importance of work/life balance, and allows you to juggle the program along with your work and family commitments.

• Format: Courses are either weekly virtual classes or 3-day in person residencies (held at UBC Vancouver campus).
• Duration: One year, part-time
• Cost: $6,400
• Next program start date: March 28, 2025
• Early application deadline: November 27, 2024
• Final application deadline: February 19, 2025

Learn more about this program.

There is an early admission application deadline this year to give applicants additional time to secure funding for the program. The vast majority of learners (90%) are able to secure funding for the program from their Nation or other Indigenous organizations. There are some limited funds to support those unable to secure funding from other sources, so apply early to be considered for these funds.

Key dates:

• By November 27, submit your application.
• By December 20, you will receive a response on the status of your application.
• If accepted, apply for funding for the program with your Nation and other funding sources.
• By January 31, 2025, confirm your funding situation with the IHALP team at ihalp.exl@ubc.ca and we can explore other options, if needed.

IHALP enables students to gauge their interest in advanced courses like the Master of Health Administration (MHA) and plan in an informed way for their future.

StrongerBC future skills grant

This program is eligible for StrongerBC future skills grant, which is open to most BC residents aged 19 years or older – and covers up to $3,500 for eligible programs at public post-secondary institutions. 

This program is not yet open for registration. More information to come.

Read more about eligibility and registration process. 

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IHALP grad Magie-Mae Adams answers questions about her experiences in the program.