Posted on October 2, 2019 by Gabriel Maracle
A round table involving five Indigenous students was held at Trent University to discuss their experiences within post-secondary education. The students offered insights into the challenges getting to university and working within the post-secondary system for Indigenous youth. Some of the themes that emerged from the discussion included, the difficulties deciding on a discipline, the […]
A round table involving five Indigenous students was held at Trent University to discuss their experiences within post-secondary education. The students offered insights into the challenges getting to university and working within the post-secondary system for Indigenous youth. Some of the themes that emerged from the discussion included, the difficulties deciding on a discipline, the challenges in being admitted to post-secondary studies, the significance of a mentor and support within the university setting, and the importance of learning about culture and strengthening identity during their post-secondary educational experience. The members of the round table were:
- Bobby Henry, Haudenosaunee
- Papatsi Kotierk, Inuit
- Thomas Morningstar, Anishinaabeg
- Amy Shawanda , Anishiaabeg
- Coty Zachariah, Haudenosaunee
- Gabriel Maracle, Haudenosaunee (Moderator)
Special thanks to Aye Min Latt, Videographer.
Posted on by Gabriel Maracle
This video is of a round table involving Indigenous Elders and educators held at Trent University on November 23, 2018. The topic of the round table was integrating Indigenous Knowledge into the academy. The panellists recognized substantial positive changes have been made at Trent such as the new mandatory half credit in Indigenous Studies for […]
This video is of a round table involving Indigenous Elders and educators held at Trent University on November 23, 2018. The topic of the round table was integrating Indigenous Knowledge into the academy. The panellists recognized substantial positive changes have been made at Trent such as the new mandatory half credit in Indigenous Studies for all students and the continued incorporation of Indigenous Knowledge in the Indigenous Studies PhD program. There was also recognition that more work needs to be done. Issues raised included incorporating more IK into the university as a whole which includes more land based learning, using Indigenous names for places and buildings, and more financial support for bringing in Indigenous elders to teach at the university. The members of the round table were:• Doug Williams (Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg), Elder, Director of Studies Indigenous Studies PhD program, Trent University
- Doug Williams (Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg), Elder, Director of Studies Indigenous Studies PhD program, Trent University
- Barbra Wall (Potawatomi), Faculty department of Indigenous Studies, Trent University
- Dawn Lavell-Harvard, (Odawa), Director of First Peoples House of Learning, Trent University
- Coty Zachariah, (Haudenosaunee), Moderator of round table, Trent University
Student Special thanks to Aye Min Latt, Videographer.
Posted on October 1, 2019 by Lisa Jodoin
Bailey Hansen, a teacher at Se’t A’newey Kina’matino’Kuom in Miawpukek First Nation, describes how she augments grades 10 – 12 science, math, and physics with Indigenous materials, cultures, and ways of knowing. She also talks about the Coastal Explorers field school and the opportunities it affords to incorporate traditional knowledge and practices when interacting with […]
Bailey Hansen, a teacher at Se’t A’newey Kina’matino’Kuom in Miawpukek First Nation, describes how she augments grades 10 – 12 science, math, and physics with Indigenous materials, cultures, and ways of knowing. She also talks about the Coastal Explorers field school and the opportunities it affords to incorporate traditional knowledge and practices when interacting with marine and coastal ecosystem environments. In addition, she talks about her work with adult learners.
Posted on by Lisa Jodoin
Jared Nuna, a student at Sheshatshiu Innu School, discusses the Innu Studies course and the importance of learning traditional knowledge and culture in school.
Jared Nuna, a student at Sheshatshiu Innu School, discusses the Innu Studies course and the importance of learning traditional knowledge and culture in school.
Posted on July 22, 2019 by Lisa Jodoin
Kenny Rich, the Vice Principal at Sheshatshiu Innu School in Labrador, discusses the importance of Indigenous programming at the school.
Kenny Rich, the Vice Principal at Sheshatshiu Innu School in Labrador, discusses the importance of Indigenous programming at the school.
