Chanie Wenjack School for Indigenous Studies
| Chanie Wenjack School for Indigenous Studies | |
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| Type | School or university |
Chanie Wenjack School for Indigenous Studies is an academic department at Trent University in Peterborough.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- March 2019: Shirley Williams serves as a professor emeritus at this school. The school celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2019.[2]
- February 2020: The school co-hosted the Canadian Indigenous/Native Studies Association 2020 conference. The 2020 event marked the twentieth anniversary of the school's PhD program in Indigenous Studies.[3]
- February 2022: The school co-hosted the 46th annual Elders and Traditional Peoples Gathering in 2022. The department provided closing words and prayers at the conclusion of the three-day virtual event.[4]
- February 2022: The school offers Indigenous Bachelor of Education and Indigenous Environmental Studies programs for students transferring from Fleming College. In February 2022, new agreements were signed to allow Indigenous students to complete degrees at the school within two years of college graduation. The school is chaired by David Newhouse, who aims to increase the number of Indigenous role models through these programs.[5]
- April 2022: The school co-hosted the 46th Annual Elders & Traditional Peoples Gathering in Peterborough.[6]
- May 2022: The school is led by David Newhouse, who has served as its director and long-time chair. It provides academic, cultural, and emotional support to Indigenous students at Trent University.[7]
- October 2025: Faculty and staff from the school lead instruction and land-based learning for a new dual credit program with the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board. The school connects high school students with professors, Elders, and knowledge holders.[8]
- January 2026: The school employs Jack Hoggarth, who facilitated ceremonies at Petroglyphs Provincial Park.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Petroglyphs park season ends under access issue", Anishinabek News, 15 January 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Importance of celebrating Anishnaabemowin focal point of new book and film launched at Trent University", Anishinabek News, 30 March 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Imagining and creating Indigenous futures", Anishinabek News, 1 February 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "46th Annual Elders & Traditional Peoples Gathering at Trent University focuses on reconciliation through Restor(y)ing Our Truth", Anishinabek News, 10 February 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Fleming and Trent partner to expand pathways for Indigenous learners", Anishinabek News, 18 February 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Strong Anishinaabekwe offer thoughts during Women In Leadership Panel", Anishinabek News, 6 April 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Prestigious national teaching award for director of the Chanie Wenjack School for Indigenous Studies at Trent University", Anishinabek News, 12 May 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Trent University & Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board create new Indigenous Studies dual credit program", Anishinabek News, 23 October 2025 (archived copy; original article).