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Trent Partners with Community to Support New Space to Highlight Indigenous History

Peterborough Public Library becomes first public library to be recognized as a Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Legacy Space

June 1, 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

Top 10 Stories from 2022 - Features the Highlights & Accomplishments

2022 Trent Top 10

Highlights and accomplishments from another defining year at Trent

December 21, 2022

Tom Jackson to Bring New Seasonal Show to Trent University’s Peterborough Campus

Stories, Songs and Santa Causes Holiday Concert is a fundraiser for Trent’s First Peoples House of Learning

November 25, 2022

Celebrating Métis Heritage on Campus and Beyond 

Trent Centre for Teaching and Learning’s Mitch Huguenin reflects on Louis Riel Day and the resurgence of Métis culture and language in Canada 

November 16, 2022

Iconic Indigenous Artist Tomson Highway to Deliver Trent University’s 2022 W.L. Morton Community Lecture

Free public lecture a key event as the renowned Trent School for the Study of Canada celebrates 50th anniversary

October 7, 2022

Trent Indigenous Studies Department co-founder Harvey McCue ‘66 shares how to we can update our national symbols to reflect our shared cultures

Symbols Matter When It Comes to Harmonizing Diverse Cultures and History in Canada

Trent Indigenous Studies Department co-founder Harvey McCue ‘66 shares how we can update our national symbols to reflect our shared cultures

October 3, 2022

Trent University Honours National Truth and Reconciliation Day

Opportunities for gathering, reflecting and learning in person and virtually offered at both campuses on Friday, September 30

September 26, 2022

Trent University Native Association president Fiona McKenna (she/they) lays a flower on the Treaty Rock at the unveiling of the installation on the inaugural National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2021

Treaty Rock Installation wins Peterborough Historical Society 2021 Heritage Award

Trent University and local Michi Saagiig communities recognized for preserving local heritage and history

August 26, 2022

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Sharing the Stories of Indigenous-Led COVID Vaccine Clinics

Trent student researchers interviewed esteemed local Indigenous leaders about their success in helping implement 35 vaccination clinics specifically for Indigenous Peoples in the Peterborough/Nogojiwanong area

August 4, 2022