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Round Table on Indigenous Students’ experiences in Post-Secondary education

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.

Round Table on Integrating Indigenous Knowledge into the Academy with Elders and Educators at Trent University

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.

Se’t A’newey Kina’matino’Kuom – Bailey Hansen

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.

 

Mi’kmaw Language Program – Curtis Michael

Curtis Michael discusses how technology and the internet help make the Mi’kmaw Language Program so accessible to community members in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia.

Curtis Michael discusses how technology and the internet help make the Mi’kmaw Language Program so accessible to community members in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia.

Qaggiavuut Nunavut Performing Arts

Qaggiavuut is a Nunavut based non-profit organization that delivers performing arts training and produces Inuit performing arts aimed at decolonizing and teaching Inuit traditional values.

Qaggiavuut is a non-profit organization that aims to strengthen and advocate for Nunavut’s performing artists through professional arts training. They offer a variety of training programs, produce professional performances, and collaborate with other organizations to deliver programs. They are focused on creating arts partnerships, arts education, creating Inuit performing arts work, and developing an Inuit performing arts pedagogy. The objectives of their programs are to decolonize and teach Inuit traditional values through performing arts. Since April 2016 they have delivered programming to support more than 300 Inuit performing artists and 5000 Nunavut children and youth.

Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey Jenita’simk – Janean Marshall

Student Services Consultant, Janean Marshall, discusses her work bringing yoga and mindfulness into schools through the Jenita’simk program.

Student Services Consultant, Janean Marshall, discusses her work bringing yoga and mindfulness into schools through the Jenita’simk program.

After School Program and Gold River Eagle Feather Youth Group – Sheila Porter

Program Co-ordinator, Sheila Porter, discusses her work with the Acadia First Nation After School Program and the Gold River Eagle Feather Youth Group.

Program Co-ordinator, Sheila Porter, discusses her work with the Acadia First Nation After School Program and the Gold River Eagle Feather Youth Group.

Festival Mammit Innu Nikamu à Unamen Shipu

Ce programme vise à rassembler des groupes de musiciens lors d’un festival qui a lieu au début du mois de mars dans la communauté de Unamen Shipu. Ce rassemblement vise notamment la préservation de la langue innue par la transmission de la musique. This story is not available in English. Please select another language option.

Ce programme vise à rassembler des groupes de musiciens lors d’un festival qui a lieu au début du mois de mars dans la communauté de Unamen Shipu. Ce rassemblement vise notamment la préservation de la langue innue par la transmission de la musique.

This story is not available in English. Please select another language option.

Innu Studies – Jared Nuna

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.

Sheshatshiu Innu School – Vice Principal Kenny Rich

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.