Trent was the first university in Canada, and only the second in North America, to establish an academic department dedicated to the study of Indigenous peoples and Indigenous knowledge. The University remains committed to increasing Indigenous voices and presence across all levels of work, study, and research.
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Indigenous Course Requirement
Learn more about Trent University’s Indigenous Course Requirement, introduced to ensure undergraduate students build a foundational understanding of the history, traditions, cultures, and knowledge of Indigenous peoples.
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Indigenous Studies
Trent offers a range of Indigenous Studies courses, programs, diplomas and specializations.
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Graduate Programs in Indigenous Studies
Learn about Trent’s Indigenous Studies graduate degrees.
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Trent School of Education – Indig B.Ed.
Find out more about Trent’s Indigenous B.Ed.
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Indigenous Faculty & Research
Meet Trent’s Indigenous Studies faculty members and read about their research.
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Leading Research on Indigenous Aging
Find out more about Trent’s research focused on Indigenous Aging.
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Indigenous Research Ethics
Learn more about ethical research with Indigenous peoples, including community engagement, research protocols, and resources that support respectful and responsible research practices.
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Indigenous Environmental Studies & Sciences
Indigenous Environmental Studies & Sciences at Trent University is an innovative and multidisciplinary program offered jointly by Trent School of the Environment and the Chanie Wenjack School for Indigenous Studies.
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School of Nursing Indigenous Program
A two-year program for Indigenous students who have the equivalent of Grade 12 or who qualify as mature students looking to bridge to into nursing. All courses from this diploma program receive university credit and students who complete the diploma and meet the minimum requirements are eligible for B.Sc.N. degree.
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Trent Teaching Commons
Read about Indigenizing teaching and learning.