Working together to build sustainable communities within the framework of right relations

Being relative new to Trent University, as Director of First Peoples House of Learning- also a relatively new entity itself- I’m still learning about Trent University’s multitude of cultures on a daily basis. Before coming to Trent, I knew about Trent University’s reputation as an internationally recognized leader in Indigenous Education.  I’m highly committed to participating in the Trent University Special Advisory Committee on Positioning to reaffirm and carry forward Trent’s strength as an institution firmly committed to Indigenous education stewardship. A particular goal of working with my colleagues on this committee is to work together to build sustainable communities within the framework of right relations. My commitment is to work to align our university identity, both imagined and practical, with daily practices in Indigenous education leadership that are knowledgeable, respectful, responsible, reciprocal and relevant for the young learners of today and tomorrow.

Emerance Baker, Director, First Peoples House of Learning