Trent University – Indigenous Environmental Studies B.A. / B.Sc. / Diploma

http://www.trentu.ca/ies/

Peterborough, ON
705-748-1011 ext 7426
ies@trentu.ca

Dan Longboat, Program Director
(705) 748-1011
dlongboat@trentu.ca

The IES program provides students with the opportunity to learn how to work with Indigenous Environmental Knowledge in addition to gaining the scientific literacy necessary to apply the tools and technologies of environmental sciences to environmental issues and problems impacting Indigenous Peoples, communities and the environment.

With the unique nature of Indigenous Environmental Studies, program growth has been rapid. Starting as an Emphasis in 1999, it became a Specialization in 2002. Course offerings include:

Environmental Assessment Techniques for Aboriginal Communities
• Introduction to Indigenous Environmental Studies
• Introduction to Environmental Science Techniques for Indigenous Communities
• Issues in Indigenous Environmental Studies
• Indigenous Peoples Health and the Environment
• Sustainable Indigenous Communities
• Indigenous Environmental Research

Retrieved from Trent University website on 4/17/2010.