Carter Forester’s (Gzowski College) interest in Indigenous Studies began at home, where his family’s experience fostering an Indigenous child introduced him to the importance of cultural understanding and reconciliation. 

Now as a fourth-year Indigenous Studies student at Trent, he is working towards a career in the field, gaining firsthand work experience through a variety of co-op placements; including roles with the Oshawa Public Library as an Indigenous History Researcher, an Indigenous Programming Interpreter with Lang Pioneer Village Museum, and most currently, an Indigenous Heritage Interpreter at Scugog Shores Museum Village. 

Watch the video to see behind-the-scenes of Carter's placement at Lang Pioneer Village Museum, a role in which he helped visitors connect more deeply with the Indigenous history of the region by bringing to life stories and knowledge gifted by Curve Lake and Hiawatha First Nations. 

Learn more about Trent University's Indigenous & Canadian Studies area of study.