The Certificate in Traditional Environmental Knowledge (TEK) is a multidisciplinary program allowing individuals to pursue their interests in TEK through a concentrated program of courses on First Nations and Environmental subjects. This program ladders well into a major in First Nations Studies, Anthropology, Biology, History, Education, English, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Geography, Nursing and Community Health, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work and Women's Studies as well as leading into majors in Physics and Chemistry.
The Aboriginal Community and Social Development program is focused on the planning, development, evaluation and administration of social/health care services within the Aboriginal community. This program includes business and community development studies with an emphasis on integrating cultural, social and health issues relevant to Aboriginal people in Canada. Cultural teachings and smudging are integrated daily throughout each academic semester in social activities, individual program courses, and Traditional Teacher/Elder visits.
Courses in the Development Studies Stream have been selected to provide students with a broad, interdisciplinary education focusing on the conditions and problems of less-developed countries comprising the so-called "Third World" and such parts of more developed nations referred to as the "Fourth World", the history and theory of economic development around the world, and the geographic and environmental consequences of "development." The recommended courses in this stream include examinations of specific aspects of third world development in all of the disciplines involved in the program.
Bachelor of Arts Program in Indigenous Studies
Bachelor of Arts or Science Program in Indigenous Environmental Science
Diploma in Foundations of Indigenous Learning
Specialization in Niigaaniiwin – The Art of Leading
Option in Indigenous Reconciliation & Resurgence
The Indigenous Environmental Studies Program at Trent University is an innovative and multidisciplinary program. It brings together principles of both Indigenous knowledge and western science. Instruction integrating these approaches will provide students with the necessary knowledge, skills and critical thinking abilities to begin to address the complex environmental problems facing both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities around the world today.
Northern Environmental Studies provides a multidisciplinary exploration of contemporary environmental issues and human-environment relationships, with particular emphasis on northern systems. Drawing upon the natural and social sciences, humanities and the arts, a variety of environmental issues of northern concern are critically examined, including resource depletion, wilderness fragmentation, loss of biodiversity, pollution and global climate change.
This innovative joint program with Red River College will provide an opportunity for individuals to earn both a Diploma in Indigenous Studies Administration from Red River College, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Indigenous Studies from The University of Winnipeg. The joint program draws on the distinctive advantages of both institutions: multi-dimensional perspective on Aboriginal governance using traditional and existing models; leadership, administration, management; research; policy analysis; conflict resolution.
The honours program in Indigenous Studies is most appropriate for students who especially enjoy the serious student of the field and believe that they may want to pursue a graduate degree in Indigenous Studies or a related field such as Indigenous Governance, Law, Business, Social Work, etc. honours courses are designed to allow for more intensive student participation and are primarily delivered through small seminars. Honours courses are also open to any qualified students who want a more personal and interactive education.
This program is designed to be multi-disciplinary. As well as taking introductory courses in four disciplines (Native Studies, Political Studies, Economics, and Business) students are required to take courses in four theme areas: Political Governance, Aboriginal Business and Economics, Traditional Knowledge, and Business. At the same time, students have enough flexibility in elective courses to tailor a program to fit their own needs and interests. This program can be taught on campus, or in a community setting.
The Aboriginal Self-Government Administration program trains students in the Aboriginal self-government process. The program teaches the fundamental aspects of the self-government process. Students will learn to gather and compile information using modern information technology, conduct research, prepare documentation, present materials, and analyze programs and proposals as they relate to self-governance.
