Trent Durham community watching as the Tipi raising.

Trent University Durham GTA Raises Tipi at the Start of the New School Year

Students and staff come together as a community to raise on-campus tipi

September 14, 2023

Graphic Reads: "National Indigenous Peoples Day. #NIPD 2023. June 21". Graphic includes images of an eagle representing First Nations, a narwhal representing Inuit, and a violin representing Métis. These illustrations are placed around the date "June 21" and surrounded by multicoloured smoke that represents Indigenous traditions, spirituality, inclusion and diversity.

A Celebration of Indigenous Culture and Knowledge

National Indigenous Peoples Day an opportunity to deepen our connection to the land, Spirit World, and each other

June 21, 2023

Trent faculty and Indigenous Elders standing outside smiling at the camera. On the left, a person holds the eagle staff, and to their left is the Eagle Feather. In the centre of the photo is the Water Bearer. Many of the people in the photo are wearing Traditional Regalia.

Uniting in Ceremony: Indigenous Traditions Enrich Trent’s Convocation Celebrations

Students and faculty in Peterborough and Durham will be led by Eagle Staff and Water Carriers

June 5, 2023

bobbie-anne smiles at the camera. she is standing with trees and grass in the background

Full-time Indigenous Support Staff at Trent Durham

The First Peoples House of Learning has a new role building Indigenous supports and community in Durham

June 5, 2023

angeni lovelady smiles at the camera. they are wearing a plaid shirt with a beaded keychain around their neck.

Get to Know the Two-Spirit Program Coordinator at Trent

A Trent alum, Angeni Lovelady mentors students through unique role in the First Peoples House of Learning

June 1, 2023

Image of a student in a lab, with a professor.

The Young Women Carry Knowledge: Inspiring Indigenous Girls to Pursue Science and Technology

Four-day workshop aimed to empower young women to be the future of science and technology

May 12, 2023

Health Assessments Could Benefit from Indigenous Medicine Wheel Teachings

Research team at Trent looking into integrating Indigenous teachings and Western knowledge to develop inclusive assessment tool

April 5, 2023

a photo of Kelli Marshall and students dancing

Resistance and Reclamation: Discovering Identity Through Powwow Dancing

Kelli Marshall, Indigenous Enrolment Advisor at FPHL, leads Powwow dance class at Trent to create space for Indigenous peoples at university

March 30, 2023

Graphic with a background with tipis on the snowy ground, night sky with Aurora Borealis. The graphic reads: “Returning to Ourselves. Reclaiming Indigenous Identities and Weaving New Connections. Elders & traditional peoples gathering. March 10-12, 2023. Through keynote addresses, panel discussions, workshops, and ceremony, 2023 Elders and traditional peoples gathering will focus on renewing connections to community, to culture and to traditions for all indigenous peoples on Turtle Island. All are welcome to join us in person or virtually. Visit trentu.ca/eldersgathering for program details and to register. Trentu.ca/eldersgathering. Supported by Bell let’s talk, the government of Ontario. Hosted by Trent University Chanie Wenjack school for Indigenous Studies and First peoples house of learning.

47th Annual Elders & Traditional Peoples Gathering at Trent University Returns to In-Person Celebrations  

Returning to Ourselves: Reclaiming Indigenous Identities and Weaving New Connections, March 10-12, features a host of hands-on learning workshops and presentations

March 1, 2023

A group of people sitting in the tipi talking. Another person is creating a fire

Ishkodehwin Peer Mentorship Program

Building community through supports, mentorship and cultural engagement

February 27, 2023