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 Indigenous Studies FacultyPROF. PAULA SHERMAN Program Director, Indigenous Studies Ph.D. Program PROF. LYNNE DAVIS (click for research profile)
Lynne Davis taught at Trent in the Native Management and Economic Development Program from 1986-1991, and then joined the department full-time in July 2000 after teaching part-time from 1996-2000. She has an Honours B.A. from Queen’s University, a Masters Degree from the University of Alberta in Interdisciplinary Studies (Community Development) and an M.A. from Sussex University in Social Psychology. Her Ph.D. is from the University of Toronto. PROF. MARK DOCKSTATOR (click for research profile) Mark Dockstator received his B.Sc. in Chemistry from the University of Waterloo; L.L.B. from York University and M.L. from the University of Saskatchewan, and then transferred to York University where he completed his D.Jur. in 1994. He has a background in business and economic development, and has research interests in Aboriginal self-government, Traditional Knowledge, law, and constitutional development. PROF. CHRIS FURGAL (click for research profile) Chris Furgal completed a B. Sc. from UWO, and M.Sc. and Ph.D. from U of Waterloo. He works in the Indigenous environmental studies program and is appointed in both Indigenous Studies and Environmental Studies at Trent. Chris’ research interests are in Indigenous health, environmental health, planning and resource development, risk management and communication, and Arctic Indigenous issues. DAN LONGBOAT, (Mohawk) Dan Longboat is Mohawk from the Six Nations of the Grand River. He is Director of the Indigenous Environmental Program at Trent. Dan is known for his Traditional Haudenosaunee knowledge and has taught Mohawk culture at Trent in addition to his work in Indigenous environmental studies. He was the first Director of Studies of the Ph.D. program. Dan is completing his Ph.D. in Environmental Studies at York University. EDNA MANITOWABI (Professor Emeritus) Edna Manitowabi is Odawa/Ojibway from Wikwemikong, Manitoulin Island; head woman for the Eastern Doorway of the Three Fires Midewewin Lodge. She is well-known nationally as a Traditional teacher, ceremonialist, drum keeper and grandmother. She has been instrumental in the re-introduction of Traditional teachings and ceremonies in the local area, and is an active researcher of Traditional medicines. Edna is the founder of the annual Aboriginal women’s symposium at Trent. It was through her vision that Indigenous Studies and Trent started Nozhem Theatre, our Indigenous performance space that is developing an international reputation in Indigenous theatre and dance performance. PROF. DON McCASKILL (click for research profile) Don McCaskill has been teaching in the Indigenous Studies Department since its inception. During this time, Don has played an instrumental role in developing numerous programs and events offered to Indigenous Studies students. He grew up in Manitoba and received his B.A. from the University of Winnipeg, M.A. from Carleton University and Ph.D. from York University. Don is the Director of the Trent in Thailand program, and has research interests in Aboriginal education, urbanization, justice and corrections, community development, self-government, and international development. PROF. NEAL G. McLEOD (click for research profile) Neal G. McLeod taught for ten years at the First Nations University of Canada before joining the Department in 2006. He received a B.A. and M.A. from the University of Saskatchewan, and Ph.D. from the University of Regina. He is from the James Smith Cree First Nation in Saskatchewan. His research interests include: Cree culture and history, oral history, Indigenous narratives and literature, Indigenous art, Indigenous philosophy and religion, Indigenous political history and the history of Indigenous people of western Canada. In addition to being an academic, Neal is also a painter and poet. PROF. DAVID NEWHOUSE (click for research profile) David Newhouse is Onondaga from the Six Nations of the Grand River community near Brantford, Ontario. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Indigenous Studies and the Business Administration Program at Trent. Professor Newhouse has an undergraduate degree in Computer Science and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Western Ontario. “My interest is in examining the ideas that are forming the basis of collective, i.e. societal or institutional action within contemporary Aboriginal society. I want to try and counter the idea that we laid in front of the bulldozer of western civilization and waited for it to flatten us. The historical and contemporary record indicates that we have always understood the world around us, knew what was happening and tried to affect the world to make it more hospitable and amicable to us. For the most part, our agency as living thinking human beings has been erased. I want to show how we used our imaginations to live in the world we found ourselves in.” SHIRLEY IDA WILLIAMS (Prof. Emeritus) Shirley Williams (née Pheasant) is a member of the Bird Clan of the Ojibway and Odawa First Nations of Canada. Her Aboriginal name is Migizi ow Kwe meaning Eagle Woman. She was born and raised at Wikwemikong, Manitoulin Island and attended St. Joseph’s Residential School in Spanish, Ontario. After completing her Indigenous Studies Diploma, she received her B.A. in Indigenous Studies at Trent University and her Native Language Instructors Program Diploma from Lakehead University in Thunder Bay. Shirley has received her Masters Degree from York University in Environmental Studies. She was the first Indigenous person in Canada to achieve the rank of full professor based on her Traditional knowledge. She has dedicated her career to researching and teaching Anishnaabe language and culture. Additional research interests are in the areas of Aboriginal residential schools, Aboriginal women’s studies, Traditional knowledge, Aboriginal identity development.
Indigenous Studies StaffDoug Williams (Kitiga Migizi, Pike Dodem) Doug is the Director of Studies for the Ph.D. program and oversees the cultural component of the program. A member of the Mississaugas of Curve Lake First Nation, Doug was one of the first graduates of Indigenous Studies at Trent in 1972. He is very much interested in the ongoing study of Indigenous Knowledge in the academy and how that knowledge is applied at the community level. He is also concerned with the loss of language. Doug is a Pipe carrier, a Sweat Lodge keeper and a ceremony leader. He considers himself a trapper, a hunter, a fisher and a warrior. He contributes to the teaching of the core course in Indigenous Knowledge (INDS 600), oversees the practicum field placement and the Bimaadiziwin/Atonhetseri:io options of the program, and also teaches a course on the history of southern Ontario from an Indigenous perspective.
Brenda Maracle O’Toole (Mohawk) Brenda is a graduate of the Department of Indigenous Studies and is the administrative assistant for the Ph.D. program. She undertakes a multitude of administrative responsibilities related to the program, including organizing meetings of the Ph.D. Council and social gatherings related to the program. She also provides administrative support to the work of the Aboriginal Education Council. Chris Welter Chris co-ordinates the administrative services for the Indigenous Studies Department including financial, scheduling, calendar copy, Indigenous Studies information and other services for faculty and students. The Academic Co-ordinator assists students with information regarding Indigenous Studies programs and courses, academic guidelines and regulations. Chris is also actively involved in student recruitment. Barbara Rivett (Ojibwe/Odawa, Mkwa Dodem) Barb started working with Indigenous Studies in 1992. Her office is the hub of the department and her door is always open. Tracking down information can be hard sometimes, so it’s best to start with Barb and go from there. Joeann Argue (MkwaDodem) Joeann sees her role as one which will aid students in the transition to, and through, university life. She encourages students to drop by, whether it be for a specific reason or just to say hi. Vern Douglas (Biidaaban) The Cultural Advisor, Vern Douglas (Biidaaban), facilitates awareness and understanding of contemporary and Traditional Aboriginal issues within the university community. Guidance and counselling on Aboriginal cultural matters are available for all students, faculty and staff. Guest lectures are available on request. Vern organizes various cultural events, Traditional activities, guest speakers and workshops throughout the year, including Trent’s well-known annual Elders and Traditional Peoples Gathering. The Cultural Advisor works with all students throughout Trent University, not only those enrolled in Indigenous Studies.
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