Wizipan Leadership and Sustainability Certificate (Undergraduate)
Care of Community, Care of Environment, Care of Culture and Care of Self
The Wizipan Leadership and Sustainability Certificate is based on the Lakota term Wachante Hecha Wizipan, meaning "the heart of everything that is." The certificate program uses Indigenous knowledge systems, language, culture and kinship to land as its primary learning tools to explore the connection between Indigenous land-based knowledge and sustainability. The program provides students with a foundation in Indigenous cultures and perspectives while exploring sustainability through environmental, community, health, cultural and language. Students leave the program equipped with the knowledge and skill sets needed to understand the potential of their leadership roles within their communities. Students are encouraged to evaluate and understand the relationship of care of self (trauma, mental, physical, spiritual health), care of community (kinship and family), care of environment (land, food and sustenance), and care of culture (language, narrative, ceremony).
- Are intrigued by exploring sustainable solutions for local, regional and global environments.
- Express strong interest in the role of different leadership styles.
- Enjoy investigating interdisciplinary issues.
- Appreciate a wholistic view of food systems, conservation and community health.
- Value intercultural communication skills.
- Natural resource management
- Local food systems
- Health and wellness
- Indigenous policy and leadership
