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In this program – the first of its kind anywhere in North America – you’ll study a unique mix of Indigenous knowledges and teachings and Western sciences, learning from Indigenous and non-Indigenous faculty, elders, guest speakers and other scholars.

The natural world is intrinsic to human life, but people’s experience with the environment varies widely and this impacts their values and how they learn to interact with the natural world. IESS at Trent brings together the principles of both Indigenous Knowledge and Western science to explore complex topics such as climate change, community sustainability, and Indigenous health and environment through a cross-cultural, transdisciplinary approach. This degree also offers an additional layer of exploration: co-op work terms. In the Indigenous Environmental Studies/Science Co-op stream, you will participate in three paid placements that will have you engaging in real-world leading environmental workplaces to help you chart the course of your career and consciousness of the natural world. You’ll learn to generate solutions to complex local, regional, national, and international issues facing Indigenous and all peoples and communities around the world.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Indigenous or non-Indigenous Government Policy Specialist
• Environmental Educator
• Natural Resource Manager or Researcher
• Indigenous Corporate Liaison Officer
• Environmental Lawyer; Consultant; Teacher
• Consultant
• Teacher
• Indigenous/ Private Sector Liaison
• Park Warden
• Environmental Activist