Empowering a Nation Through Education

Coming Fall 2026!

Natosapi Heritage Studies

Culture & Heritage Resource Management Certificate

This 1-year Culture & Heritage Resource Management Certificate (CHRMC) combines Archaeology and Museum Studies to prepare you for diverse careers.

1
Year certificate

Combining Archaeology and Museum Studies.

10
Courses

Five Archaeology, four Museum & Indigenous Heritage Studies, and one elective.

5
Archaeology courses

Archaeology (SA) courses on the Plains, Siksika and resource management.

4
Museum & heritage courses

Museum & Indigenous Heritage Studies (MIHS).

After the Certificate

Career Paths

Graduates can work as junior helpers in archaeology, museums, and education. With further education, students could become an archaeologist, curator, or specialize in education, policy, curriculum development, advocacy, or work with Indigenous communities.

  • Archaeology
  • Museums
  • Education
  • Work with Indigenous communities

Course Overview

The CHRMC program includes 10 courses. Course examples include:

5

Archaeology (SA) Courses

  • Introduction to ArcheologySA 200
  • Plains ArcheologySA 203, SA 306
  • Siksika ArcheologySA 301
  • Cultural Resource Management ArcheologySA 304
4

Museum & Indigenous Heritage Studies (MIHS)

  • Indigenous CuratorshipMIHS 225
  • Introduction to ArchivesMIHA
  • Introduction to Museum & Indigenous Heritage StudiesMIHS 250
  • Indigenous MuseologyMIHS 250
1

Elective or SK Course

1 Elective course or a Siksika Knowledge (SK) course.

Culture & Heritage Resource Management Certificate

Suggested Program Sequence

Year 1
Fall 2025
Year 2
Fall 2026
SA 200 - Introduction to Archaeology SA 301 - Siksika Archaeology
SA 203 - Plains Archaeology SA 304 - Cultural Resource Management Archaeology
MIHS 225 - Indigenous Curatorship SA 306 - Canadian Plains Archaeology
Year 1
Winter 2026
MIHA 235 - Introduction to Archives
MIHS 250 - Introduction to Museum & Indigenous Heritage Studies
MIHS 250 - Indigenous Museology
Prerequisite English 30-1 or Academic Writing 303 and SK 200

Program Requirements

Applicants need:

  • English 30-1
  • Academic Writing 303
  • SK 200

Tuition, Fees & Application

Contact the OSCC Registrar for information on tuition, fees, important dates, and how to apply.

Program Contact

For more details, reach out to Carrissa Auger at

carrissa.auger@oldsuncollege.ca

Interested in the CHRMC?

Contact Natosapi Old Sun Community College for program details and support with your application.