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.
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.
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
