Overview
The first Indigenous Studies Ph.D. program in Canada, this program at Trent University ensures that the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of Indigenous Knowledges are articulated, discussed, documented, recognized and respected within the overall program field of Indigenous Knowledges: Peoples, Lands, Cultures.
Features
- Indigenous Peoples, particularly Elders and Knowledge Holders, are central to the program and curriculum.
- The program features three innovative components including a full year, land-based Indigenous Knowledge course; a three-month practicum field placement with an Indigenous community or organization; and the Bimaadiziwin/Atonhetseri:io – an exceptional opportunity to apprentice with an Elder or Knowledge Holder in the second year.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Learn from faculty members (including Elders and Knowledge Holders) who have connections to Indigenous communities across the country and around the world.
- Conduct scholarly research, develop innovative theoretical approaches and methodologies and use associated research tools that are appropriate in an Indigenous research context.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies View 21 other PhDs in Area & Cultural Studies in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Masters degree or equivalent in Indigenous Studies or other disciplinary-based graduate program (if Indigenous Studies courses were taken at an undergraduate level or student is Indigenous)
- Completion of an M.A. thesis is preferred (students with an MRP or M.A. project will be considered on a case-by-case basis, provided they have had engagement with theory and methodology for Indigenous Studies and can submit an additional example of writing at an advanced graduate level (such as a published article)
- Students will normally be expected to have attained an A- (80%, GPA 3.7)
Tuition Fee
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International
8090 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8090 CAD per year during 48 months. -
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8090 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8090 CAD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Oshawa
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Scholarships Information
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