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| Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies

The Bookmark and UPEI’s Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies (IKERAS) will host a book launch for Anishinaabe author Tanya Talaga’s new book, The Knowing, on Thursday, November 7, at 7 pm, in the UPEI Performing Arts Centre amphitheatre (Room 121S). 

| Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies

UPEI's Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies marked several milestones when it recently hosted its first-ever Indigenous traditional knowledge sharing and learning day, Mawi-lukutimk, which means “gathering and working together." 

| Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies, Office of Study Abroad and International Collaboration

Ten UPEI students learned about the distinctions and commonalities among Indigenous peoples worldwide by comparing their language and knowledge with that of the Māori people during the Maymester course, “Global Indigenous Language and Cultural Ways of Knowing,” which took place at UPEI and in New Zealand from May 6 to June 13.

| Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies

Dr. Angelina Weenie, from Sweetgrass Nation, Saskatchewan, has been appointed dean of the UPEI Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies (IKERAS) for a five-year term effective July 1, 2024.

| Mawi’omi Centre, Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies

The Mawi’omi Indigenous Student Centre at UPEI is hosting a series of events leading up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation which is September 30, 2023.

| Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies

The UPEI Cairo Campus has introduced a new course, Indigenous Teachings, that aims to expand students' knowledge about a crucial part of Canadian history relating to Indigenous and non-Indigenous relations to present day. David Varis, UPEI assistant professor in the Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research and Applied Studies (IKERAS) was the first to teach the course to students at the UPEI Cairo Campus. He recently returned from the campus in Egypt where he taught the in-person portion of the course to 25 students.

| Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies

A special ceremony and presentation was hosted by the Native Council of PEI (NCPEI) to recognize the University of Prince Edward Island for its commitment and outstanding contributions to the ongoing work toward reconciliation with Indigenous communities. The event took place on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 10:00 am in Schurman Market Square at Don and Marion McDougall Hall.

| Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies

In a message of allyship, President Keefe encourages the campus community to listen, learn, and act.

| Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies

Starting September 7, 2022, all members of the Indigenous community on Prince Edward Island will have the opportunity to learn the Mi’kmaw language at no cost.

| Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies

This month, UPEI is proud to commemorate National Indigenous History Month in recognition of the rich history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada. Canada has officially celebrated National Indigenous History Month for the month of June since 2009.


Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies - media coverage

  • From CBC PEI Compass: "UPEI's first Indigenous Studies grads cross the stage"
     
graduates accepting degrees at UPEI Convocation2024

 

CBC PEI Island Morning’s full coverage of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30, 2022)

CBC Listen Atlantic Voice regarding Lennox Island: (May 2022)


Indigenous Student Scholarships, Awards, and Funding 

For assistance with the Indigenous Student L'nui'suti Bursary, IKE 2010 application, contact ikeras@upei.ca.

Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge Education Research and Applied Studies
236 Kelley Memorial Building
902-620-5311
ikeras@upei.ca 

IKERAS PhD Student Bursary

Awarded to an Indigenous individual living on Prince Edward Island, registered as an existing, returning, or new PhD student at UPEI. Bursaries of $2,000 will be awarded to each recipient, per term.

IKERAS PhD Student Bursary information

Other external scholarships, awards, and funding: