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

Starting 2027-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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93

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oshawa, Canada

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies View 19 other PhDs in Area & Cultural Studies in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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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)

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Tuition Fees

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8090 CAD / year

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8090 CAD / year

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Living costs

Oshawa

Canada

1100 - 1700 CAD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Oshawa

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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