Two Indigenous women sit at the front of a classroom, one woman is speaking and holding a feather, while the other listens intently.

Advocating for Women’s Rights in the Indian Act

How two Trent community members fought discriminatory Indian Act legislation

June 11, 2024

A person is standing in front of a construction fence. The lower third says Bobbie-Ann McCulloch, Indigenous Community & Student Engagement Assistant.

Medicine Garden Coming Soon to Trent Durham

The new Medicine Garden, expected to open this fall, will serve as a place to gather as we remember, honour, and reflect on the lasting impact of residential and day schools

June 4, 2024

48th Annual Elders & Traditional Peoples Gathering - Feeding our Spirit: Language, Culture and Land-based Reclation - February 9-11, 2024

Feeding Our Spirit: 48th Annual Elders Gathering February 9-11

Keynote addresses, performances, and hands-on workshops in Peterborough and Durham open to all members of the community

February 6, 2024

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