Indigenous Environmental Studies
Telephone: (705) 748-1011 ext. 1466
E-mail: lesimpson@trentu.ca
Fax: (705) 748-1416
Web: www.trentu.ca/ers
Director of the Program
L. Simpson (Anishinaabe Kwe), B.Sc. (Guelph), M.Sc. (Mount Allison), Ph.D. (Manitoba)
The Indigenous Environmental Studies program provides an interdisciplinary and creative approach to environmental issues affecting Aboriginal communities. The program blends Indigenous and western environmental perspectives and is offered jointly by Environmental & Resource Science/Studies and Native Studies. It is available as a Specialization in either the B.A. or B.Sc. programs or as a Diploma. The Diploma is mainly intended for students of Aboriginal ancestry.
Diploma In Indigenous Environmental Studies
- The Diploma is a two-year program open to students of Aboriginal ancestry who have the equivalent of Ontario Grade 12 or qualify as mature students.
- The Diploma will be awarded upon successful completion of the program. With it will be included a Trent University transcript identifying all courses undertaken and grades received.
- Students who have earned the Diploma may apply for admission to the B.A. program in Native Studies or the B.A. or B.Sc. program in Environmental & Resource Science/Studies. Credits earned in the Diploma program are transferable to the B.A. and B.Sc. degrees.
- Application to the program should be made to the Office of the Registrar.
- Inquiries should be directed to Leanne Simpson, Director.
Courses
In the first Summer pre-session, students are required to successfully complete one non-credit course: Communications 91 (see Native Studies). During either the first or second year, students are required to successfully complete a field course, Environmental & Resource Science - Native Studies 215H . The following 6.5 credits are required to complete the program:
- Environmental & Resource Science 100, Environmental & Resource Studies 215H, Environmental & Resource Studies - Canadian Studies 250, Environmental & Resource Studies - Native Studies 260, Native Studies 100, 150H and 151H
- 1 additional credit from Native Studies or Environmental & Resource Science/Studies
Specialization In Indigenous Environmental Studies
The Specialization in Indigenous Environmental Studies is available to students in the Bachelor of Arts program in Environmental & Resource Studies and/or Native Studies and in the Bachelor of Science program in Environmental & Resource Science. The Emphasis is designed to provide students with a theoretical and practical framework for working on environmental and natural resources issues involving Aboriginal Peoples.
The transcripts of students graduating with a General or Honours degree who have successfully completed the requirements of the Specialization will contain the notation "with a Specialization in Indigenous Environmental Studies."
Students earn the Specialization in Indigenous Environmental Studies by successfully completing the following 7.5 credits:
- Environmental & Resource Science 100, Native Studies 100, Environmental & Resource Science - Native Studies 215H or Environmental & Resource Science 221H, Environmental & Resource Studies - Canadian Studies 250, Environmental & Resource Studies - Native Studies 260 and 363
- 1 additional credit in Environmental & Resource Science/Studies
- 1 additional credit in Native Studies
Please consult the academic timetable to determine which of the courses listed will be offered in 2004-2005.
Native Studies - Environmental & Resource Science 215H - Environmental assessment techniques for Aboriginal communities
This course will provide students with appropriate western scientific theory and basic scientific skills to address environmental and natural resource issues frequently encountered on Indigenous lands. It will be offered as a two week intensive course at the Oliver Ecological Centre. Not open to students in a B.Sc. program.
Native Studies - Environmental & Resource Studies 260 - Introduction to Indigenous Environmental Studies
This course explores Indigenous worldviews, environmental philosophies and values through exposure to the perspectives of Indigenous Elders, community people, political leaders, academics, activists and scholars. Students will also be introduced to Indigenous knowledge as it pertains to the environment. Prerequisite: Native Studies 100 or Native Studies 200.
Native Studies - Environmental & Resource Studies 363 - Issues in Indigenous Environmental Studies
This course explores contemporary environmental issues and solutions as defined by Aboriginal Peoples at the community, nation and international levels. Topics may vary from year to year based on student interest and current issues facing Aboriginal Peoples. Prerequisite : Environmental & Resource Studies - Native Studies 260. |
