“原住民研究”是一个计划，您可以在其中体验社区并探索土著文化以及了解和生活的方式。VIU的土著研究计划专为土著和非土著学生设计，旨在从土著角度了解土著人民的历史，文化和生活。这项基于社区的土著研究计划于1993年成立，是与当地原住民社区的独特合作，它为土著学生提供了接受高等教育的文化氛围。长者是教授和指导原住民课程设置的基础教师。VIU的原住民研究文学士学位为主要或次要课程。学士学位和未成年人原住民研究是温哥华岛大学与温哥华岛和不列颠哥伦比亚省沿海原住民大学合作的产物。他们的目的是在尊重土著人民文化的同时
First Nations Studies is a program where you can experience community and explore Indigenous cultures and ways of knowing and being. VIU's Aboriginal Studies program is designed for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students to learn about the history, culture and lives of First Peoples from an Indigenous perspective. This community-based Indigenous Studies program, founded in 1993 as a unique collaboration with local First Nations communities, creates a culturally responsive context for Indigenous students to participate in post-secondary education. Elders are fundamental faculty members who teach and guide Aboriginal studies curriculum development. VIU's BA in First Nations Studies is offered as a major or minor. The B.A. Major and Minor in First Nations Studies are products of a collaboration between Vancouver Island University and the First Nations of Vancouver Island and Coastal British Columbia. Their purpose is to provide comprehensive, high-quality education respectful of the cultures of Aboriginal peoples, while meeting their diverse needs.