The Trent University Native Association is the undergraduate club that represents native students and culture at Trent University.

Our 2009-2010 Association Executive

President Stonehorse Moore, Oneida
Vice-President Nicole Kohoko, Anishnaabe-kwe
Secretary Cindy Lazore, Mohawk
Social Co-comissioners: Kelly Thompson and Leanne Echum
TCSA Indigenous Student Commissioner Dakota Brant, Mohawk

Dakota Brant TCSA Indigenous Student Commissioner

Shé:kon skén:nen ne wa’tkwanonhwerátonh sewakwé:kon. Welcome to all students to the TUNA family.

My name is Dakota Brant and I am 21 years old, Mohawk Turtle Clan from Six Nations of the Grand River Territory; I am in my fourth year BA with Honours in the Indigenous Studies Program.

I am proud to say we have a strong Executive this year that has taken the time to do goal setting (see TUNA home page)and funding searches over the summer break so that we are now able to serve you and make this school year the best experience we can for the native and Indigenous Studies student body.

It is in our goal planning to create sub-committees in the Association covering Education, Entertainment, Culture, and even the Powwow; that will be comprised of membership, not exclusive to Executive or Circle members by any means. In creating this new method of organization YOU are able to have your voice heard and get involved to the extent that all of our membership deserves. My job as an experienced member of this association is to facilitate and oversee the vision that TUNA has created for itself in the long term, the true authority and voice of TUNA belongs with you. So let this year be the year you get the best experience that TUNA can provide for you in terms of an association for Native Students where they may meet other students of inherent commonalities, feel at home, and above make the transition to Academia as smooth and exciting as possible.

Make connections, find your voice, meet new people, and above all, have fun! I look forward to meeting all of you and to the great year we have ahead of us. Nyá:wen ki wáhi ne tyóhtkon skén:nen

Nicole Kohoko, Vice-President 2009 2010
Aanii/ Boozhoo
Nicole ndi-zhinikaaz makwa ndoodem

Hello my name is Nicole and I am bear clan.

I have been actively involved with TUNA since I started my undergraduate degree last fall. I helped plan the TUNA pow wow, and took on the honor of female head dancer for the day. I also regularly attended monthly meetings.

I am majoring in Indigenous Studies, with possibly a minor in Canadian Studies.

I am in my 19th year, and am proud to be an Algonquin from the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation. Also, I am a Jingle Dress dancer, and enjoy singing and learning new traditional songs.

I have been involved and helped organize many events, such as Relay for Life, Sears Drama Festival, and the Unity Run in 2005.

I like to think that I am an outgoing, personable, fun, and responsible young woman, do not be afraid to approach me and ask me questions!