Developing and delivering a culturally relevant international work-integrated learning exchange for Indigenous students

Key points:

• Decolonization and Indigenization are increasingly important topics in post-secondary education. This paper evaluates an international Indigenous work-integrated learning (WIL) exchange between University of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada and three Australian Universities.
• Researchers conducted interviews with participants and found the program aligned with the core themes of a culturally-relevant experience.
• The research outlines important implications for WIL practitioners and educators for the future of Indigenous WIL.

What aspects and programming can be re-evaluated to ensure a culturally relevant WIL experience for Indigenous students? (PDF)