BAH.IESS - Indigenous Environmental Studies - BA Honours

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Indigenous Environmental Studies & Sciences at Trent University is an innovative and multidisciplinary program offered jointly by the School of the Environment and the Chanie Wenjack School for Indigenous Studies. It brings together principles of both Indigenous knowledge and Western science. Instruction integrating these approaches will provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills, including both critical and integrative thinking abilities, to begin to address the complex environmental problems facing Indigenous communities, governments, business, industry, research, and society in general. The foundation upon which the program is based recognizes both the strengths and limitations of any single perspective, and seeks to develop interactive and integrative thinking to address environmental, health, and social issues. Learning and problem-solving are focused on benefiting both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.

INFORMATION & ADDITIONAL NOTES

• There is no option to pursue a joint-major in Indigenous Environmental Studies & Sciences and Indigenous Studies or a joint-major in Indigenous Environmental Studies & Sciences and Environmental & Resource Science/Studies.

• Students who have earned the Diploma in the Indigenous Environmental Studies & Sciences may apply for admission to the BA or BSc degrees. Credits earned in the Diploma program are transferable to the BA and BSc degrees.

• Indigenous students seeking admission to this or other University programs should contact the Aboriginal enrolment advisor in the First Peoples House of Learning to inquire about getting special assistance with the admission process.

• There may be a small additional fee for field trips in certain courses.

• The Accelerated Master’s program in Environmental & Life Sciences allows students to obtain a research-based MSc within a shorter timeframe. See https://www.trentu.ca/els/experience/msc-program/accelerated-masters-program for details.