At Trent University, we are committed to weaving Indigenous ways of knowing, doing, connecting, and being into our community’s foundation. This commitment includes fostering meaningful relationships and deepening understanding between settlers and Indigenous communities.
The resources below offer guidance on treaties, land acknowledgements, and cultural protocols, supporting faculty, staff, and students in respectfully engaging with Indigenous peoples.
We encourage you to walk a path of reconciliation—both on Trent’s treaty and traditional territory and in the places you call home.
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Indigenous Protocols Guidebook
Learn about local Indigenous protocols and practices through this introductory guide for the Trent community.
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Treaty & Lands Acknowledgement
Read Trent’s Treaty and Land Acknowledgement and learn about our relationship with the Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg and the land on which Trent sits.
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Participating in Ceremonies
Find guidance on participating respectfully in Indigenous ceremonies at Trent.