Indigenous Studies (Co-op Available)
Expand what you know about Indigenous Peoples in Canada and around the world, in this leading degree program – the first of its kind in Canada. Trent’s sector-leading Indigenous Studies B.A. incorporates both Indigenous Traditional Knowledge and Euro-centric Knowledge Systems to immerse students in a multicultural and multidisciplinary exploration of historical and contemporary challenges shaping relations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. Whether you are interested in politics, law, culture, or the land, the Chanie Wenjack School’s wide variety of Indigenous course options mean you can focus your studies on topics that interest you most. The diversity of Trent’s community of Indigenous and non-Indigenous faculty, Elders, and other scholars provides a cross-cultural learning experience and helps students develop the skills and understanding needed for a variety of careers and graduate studies.
Degrees Offered:
- B.A.
- B.A. (Honours)
- B.A. Co-op (Peterborough Only)
Locations:
- Peterborough
Specializations:
Resume Boosters:
- Gain 12 months of paid work experience through the four-year co-op stream, offering student placement opportunities with local businesses, government agencies, community organizations, or Indigenous groups
- Take your studies abroad, learning about Indigenous peoples in locations like China, Thailand, New Zealand, or Mexico
- Build career connections by getting involved with annual events that take place on campus like the Traditional Peoples & Elders Gathering, Indigenous Fringe Festival, Pine Tree Talks, and the Indigenous Women’s Symposium
- Develop new language skills as you learn to speak and write in Nishnaabemowin
- Become an expert in the art of Indigenous performance, participating in productions hosted at Trent’s Nozhem: First Peoples Performance Space, the only publicly funded theatre of its kind in Canada
Career Paths:
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College Teacher
This unit group includes instructors who teach applied arts, academic, technical and vocational subjects to students at community colleges, CEGEPs, agricultural colleges, technical and vocational institutes, language schools and other college level schools. This unit group also includes trainers who are employed by private training establishments, companies, community agencies and governments to deliver internal training or development courses. College teachers who are heads of departments are included in this group.
Career Opportunities
- Lawyer
- Teacher
- Medical Professional
- Social Work
- Treaties Negotiator
- Historian
- Public Servant
- Project Manager
- Economic Development Officer
- Coach
- Indigenous Linguist
- Traditional Knowledge Holder
- Elder
- Politician
- Journalist
- Author
- Performer
- Film Maker
Popular Courses:
- Foundations of Reconciliation
- Foundations of Modern Indigenous Life
- Introduction to Nishnaabemowin
- Indigenous Peoples and News Media
- Foundations of Indigenous Environmental Studies
- The Origins of Theatre: Performance in Indigenous and Cultural Studies
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Requirements:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
Program Requirements:
- A minimum 70% overall final average
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
Co-op Requirements:
- A minimum 80% overall final average
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
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