Student Research Showcased at Trent Northern Studies Colloquium
Annual event highlights undergraduate and graduate research work about the North
The eighth annual student-run Northern Studies Colloquium was recently hosted by the Northern and Polar Studies program at Trent, featuring thesis research undertaken by undergraduate and graduate students from a variety of disciplines, as well as a panel discussion at the Canadian Canoe Museum. With over 20 presentations and posters, students exhibited their research and knowledge on topics ranging from the migratory performance of shorebirds through southwestern James Bay, to food security in Inuit communities.
The evening panel discussion titled, “The Role of Northern Research in Reconciliation,” was moderated by Dr. Chris Furgal, Trent Indigenous Environmental Studies professor. Panelists included Dr. Kaitlin Breton-Honeyman, Nunavivk Marine Region Wildlife Board, Dr. James Schaefer, Trent Biology Professor, Dr. Suzanne Stewart, Waakabiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health and Bill Albany, Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation.
“It’s exciting that Trent encourages students to be involved in Northern research,” said second-year Environmental Studies and Sustainable Agriculture student Nicole Boere. “The North is a precious Canadian environment and homeland that offers so much to learn in its ability to be adaptive and resilient. It’s inspiring to be in spaces that are full of knowledgeable people with diverse backgrounds, working to learn and teach us more about the North.”