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Coyote Brings Food From the Upper World- TRU

Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is a postsecondary institution in Kamloops, B.C. that offers research opportunities, programs and certificates designed specifically to support and engage Indigenous communities. TRU offers a variety of programs develop and delivered with Indigenous people. Coyote Brings Food From the Upper World is one example of how TRU demonstrates ongoing commitment to […]

Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is a postsecondary institution in Kamloops, B.C. that offers research opportunities, programs and certificates designed specifically to support and engage Indigenous communities. TRU offers a variety of programs develop and delivered with Indigenous people. Coyote Brings Food From the Upper World is one example of how TRU demonstrates ongoing commitment to Indigenous education through meaningful and responsive programming development and delivery.

Sitting beside Airini is Sereana Naepi from Knowledge Makers, an Indigenous student research network at TRU. 

Knowledge Makers – TRU

TRU offers a variety of programs develop and delivered with Indigenous people. Knowledge Makers is one way TRU demonstrates ongoing commitment to Indigenous education through meaningful and responsive programming development and delivery.

TRU offers a variety of programs develop and delivered with Indigenous people. Knowledge Makers is one way TRU demonstrates ongoing commitment to Indigenous education through meaningful and responsive programming development and delivery.

Turtle Island Childcare Centre – Debbie Ingram – Coordinator – St. John’s, Newfoundland

Debbie Ingram, Coordinator at Turtle Island Childcare Centre (now called First Light Childcare Centre), discusses the ways in which the program offers a sense of community, culture, and identity to off-reserve children and families in St. John’s.

Debbie Ingram, Coordinator at Turtle Island Childcare Centre (now called First Light Childcare Centre), discusses the ways in which the program offers a sense of community, culture, and identity to off-reserve children and families in St. John’s.

Interview with Dan Longboat

Professor Dan Longboat is the Director of Trent University’s Indigenous Environmental Studies and Sciences Program. The program is the first of its kind in North America to blend Indigenous Knowledge and western science through courses such as Indigenous Environmental Studies, Indigenous Food Systems and Sustainable Indigenous Communities, . Graduates carry their knowledge into fields such […]

Professor Dan Longboat is the Director of Trent University’s Indigenous Environmental Studies and Sciences Program. The program is the first of its kind in North America to blend Indigenous Knowledge and western science through courses such as Indigenous Environmental Studies, Indigenous Food Systems and Sustainable Indigenous Communities, . Graduates carry their knowledge into fields such as law, public policy, environmental protection and governance among many more.

Interview with Liz Osawamik

Elizabeth Osawamick is a language teacher at North Shore School and Trent University in South Central Ontario and teaches both in the classroom and on the land courses. She is dedicated to language revitalization for all ages in a way that is fun and interactive.

Elizabeth Osawamick is a language teacher at North Shore School and Trent University in South Central Ontario and teaches both in the classroom and on the land courses. She is dedicated to language revitalization for all ages in a way that is fun and interactive.

Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre, Peterborough, ON

Nadia McLaren runs programs at the Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre serving urban Indigenous peoples of all ages. Programs for individuals and families are interwoven with language and culture. She speaks of the importance of cultural re-connection in urban settings and the real meanings of the words « success » and « respect ».

Nadia McLaren runs programs at the Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre serving urban Indigenous peoples of all ages. Programs for individuals and families are interwoven with language and culture. She speaks of the importance of cultural re-connection in urban settings and the real meanings of the words « success » and « respect ».

Interview with Prof. Nicole Bell, Trent University

Nicole Bell is currently an Associate Professor at the School of Education. Her research areas include: Indigenous culture-based education, infusion of Indigenous knowledge into public schooling and teacher education, decolonization and healing, and Indigenous research theory and methodology. Nicole is Anishnaabe (Bear Clan) from Kitigan Zibi First Nation in Quebec. She is the mother of […]

Nicole Bell is currently an Associate Professor at the School of Education. Her research areas include: Indigenous culture-based education, infusion of Indigenous knowledge into public schooling and teacher education, decolonization and healing, and Indigenous research theory and methodology. Nicole is Anishnaabe (Bear Clan) from Kitigan Zibi First Nation in Quebec. She is the mother of five boys and is passionate about Indigenous education, motivated by her educational experiences personally and as a mother.

Interview with Beedahbin Peltier

Beedahbin Peltier is a faculty member with Fleming College and also designs and teaches language and cultural programs for families through the Durham School Board. He is also the originator of many land-based and cultural education initiatives through the Trent Aboriginal Cultural Knowledge and Science Program (TRACKS) for youth.

Beedahbin Peltier is a faculty member with Fleming College and also designs and teaches language and cultural programs for families through the Durham School Board. He is also the originator of many land-based and cultural education initiatives through the Trent Aboriginal Cultural Knowledge and Science Program (TRACKS) for youth.

Geesohns Manitowabi – Anishinaabe Life Teachings

Geesohns works at Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre. Teaching and giving guidance to Anishiaabe teachings ways of life. Directing and assisting in the communities to healing in Anishinaabe ways of living.

Geesohns works at Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre. Teaching and giving guidance to Anishiaabe teachings ways of life. Directing and assisting in the communities to healing in Anishinaabe ways of living.