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Indigenous Environmental Studies & Sciences Diploma (YKDFN Dechita Naowo)
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The Trent Advantage
Study in a unique program that blends Western sciences with Dene Traditional Knowledge while offering experiential learning opportunities grounded in Yellowknives Dene First Nations Culture.
The Indigenous Environmental Studies & Sciences Diploma program, developed in partnership with the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, incorporates Dene ways of knowing and being, including course work involving Dene land use protocols, Dene land stewardship practices, and traditional Dene land navigation skills. The Diploma is offered jointly by the Trent University School of the Environment and Chanie Wenjack School for Indigenous Studies, with links to Indigenous Environmental Studies/Sciences degree program.
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Admissions
Students apply directly to the Yellowknives Dene First Nation Dechįta Nàowo Post-Secondary Education Department with the recommendation for admission made to Trent University. ,To qualify, students must have successfully completed the equivalent of Ontario Grade 12 or qualify as a mature student. ,For more information, contact the Yellowknives Dene First Nation Dechįta Nàowo Post-Secondary Education Department at (867) – 873 - 9037
Tuition Estimate
Tuition figures for Indigenous Environmental Studies & Sciences Diploma (YKDFN Dechita Naowo) are currently unavailable.
* The tuition details and scholarships listed are for domestic students only. International applicants should contact the financial aid office directly for equivalent guidance.
Scholarships
If you’re a top scholar with an average of 80% or higher, you qualify to automatically receive an entrance scholarship to Trent. Scholars with 95% or higher? You earn free first-year tuition – no application required.
| Entrance Average | Maximum Scholarship Potential | Details |
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| 95%+ | $18,241 | $6,241 first year Full Tuition + $4,000 x 3 years |
| 90-94.9% | $12,000 | $3,000 x 4 years |
| 85-89.9% | $8,000 | $2,000 x 4 years |
| 80-84.9% | $6,000 | $1,500 x 4 years |
* Available to Domestic students only. Based on 2026/27 tuition for a general arts and science program
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