Applied Indigenous Knowledge
This specialization is a first-of-its-kind in Canada. Here at Trent, students work closely with Indigenous elders to engage in land-based learning that shows students how to care for the land, each other, and how to work cooperatively with other cultures.
Courses & Requirements
Students who have fulfilled the requirements for a single- or joint-major degree in Indigenous Studies may graduate with a Specialization in Applied Indigenous Knowledge if they have successfully completed the following 4.5 credits:
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2.5 INDG credits consisting of INDG 2100Y, 2601Y, and 3508H
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0.5 INDG credit from INDG 3634H or 4500H – 1.0 INDG credit from INDG 2250Y or 2800Y
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0.5 INDG credit from INDG 3745H, 3851H, or 4180H
Degrees Offered:
- B.A.
- B.A. (Honours)
Locations:
- Peterborough
Resume Boosters:
- Build career connections by getting involved with annual events that take place on campus like the Elders Gathering, Indigenous Fringe Festival, Pine Tree Talks, CINSA, and the Indigenous Women’s Symposium
- Develop your own Indigenous language skills as you study Nishnaabemowin or Mohawk
- Engage in hands-on research projects with agencies and organizations that make a difference in local communities
- Become an expert in the art of Indigenous performance as you participate in productions hosted in Nozhem: First Peoples Performance Space, the only publicly-funded space of its kind in Canada
Career Paths:
Career Opportunities
- Treaty Negotiator
- Medical Professional
- Social Worker
- Performer
- Filmmaker
- Economic Development Officer
- Indigenous Linguist
Popular Courses:
- Critical Incidents in Indigenous Life
- Haudensaunee Culture & Traditions
- Indigenous People City As Home
- Indigenous Curriculum Design
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:
- ENG4U with an estimated required average 70-75%
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