Office of Indigenous Initiatives - COMMUNITY NEWS

PhD. Candidate Emilee Bews Chosen on Fora's Rise on Boards as Youth Director

�鶹Լ�� — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 14:58:07 +0000

Emilee Bews, Indigenous Scholar and PhD. Candidate has been chosen to be part of Fora:Network for Change's Young Director program!

The Young Director program places youth aged 18-25 facing gender-based discrimination as voting Directors on non-profit boards across Canada. Youth Directors play significant roles in achieving community building, advocacy, and activism, while training governance and decision-making skills alongside mentors in coaching and directorship.

Vendor Callout- Indigenous Awareness Weeks 2024 x �鶹Լ�� Farmer's Market

�鶹Լ�� — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 18:19:46 +0000

Do you have a personal business, or goods to sell? The Office of Indigenous Initiatives is seeking 2-3 Indigenous vendors to participate at the �鶹Լ�� Farmer's Market during Indigenous Awareness Weeks in September.

The dates are as follows: September 19th, September 26th. All regular vendor costs that are associated with the Farmer's Market will be covered by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives!

Employment Opportunity: Native Women's Shelter of Montreal

�鶹Լ�� — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 20:50:02 +0000

The Native Women's Shelter of Montreal is seeking a full-time Clinical Coordinator.

Working under the Executive Director, the Clinical Coordinator is expected to: assign clients, coordinate weekly case management meetings, provide guidance to staff, develop a wellness plan, manage emergencies as necessary, and other related duties assigned by the Executive Director.

Employment Opportunity: Akwesàhsne Mohawk Board of Education

�鶹Լ�� — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 20:36:18 +0000

The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) is seeking a Teacher holding an Ontario Teaching Certificate in either the Primary, Junior, NYS-Certification N-6 or Intermediate Qualifications.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the key values of "Integrity, Equity, and Accountability".

All interested must submit a letter of interest, resume, and copies of certificates/diplomas by July 12, 2024 to Lynn Roundpoint (Lynn.roundpoint [at] ambe.ca).

34 Cree teachers in Quebec graduate from community-based university programs

�鶹Լ�� — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:57:42 +0000

34 students from across Eeyou Istchee graduated from �鶹Լ�� on May 30. It's the first program that allows northern Quebec Cree to learn from home to become teachers in their own community. (Submitted by Alice Gilpin)

View the full article on CBC here!

In Conversation with Jenni Makahnouk: The �鶹Լ�� Reporter

�鶹Լ�� — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 14:15:37 +0000

This article highlights Jenni Makahnouk, the first Indigenous female Valedictorian at �鶹Լ��.

Read here to learn about Jenni's undergraduate highlights, challenges, successes, and advice for incoming or continuing students.

Minnie Grey amongst Upcoming Honorary Doctorates 2024

�鶹Լ�� — Wed, 29 May 2024 15:20:31 +0000

Born in Kangirsuk, on the western shore of Ungava Bay, Minnie Grey has spent nearly 40 years advocating for the health and well-being of Inuit and the Inuit ways of life in various polar regions.

On Tuesday June 4th 2024 at 3pm, Minnie Grey will be presented with an Honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) at the School of Continuing Studies at �鶹Լ��.

Read more about this years' Honorary Doctorates in the �鶹Լ�� Reporter.

Employment Opportunity: Program Manager at Indigenous Health Professionals' Program

�鶹Լ�� — Thu, 23 May 2024 20:45:27 +0000

Position Summary: Administer and oversee activities related to the IHP Program. Initiate and organize activities aligned with the mandate of the IHP Program, such as community engagement, supporting Indigenous health education, administration, financial management, team building, communications, student affairs, evaluation of initiatives and managing physical resources.

Some Responsibilities Include:

Course Lecturer Requested- Indigenous Studies Program

�鶹Լ�� — Tue, 21 May 2024 17:37:23 +0000

The Indigenous Studies Program (ISP) is seeking a Faculty Lecturer to teach four lecture/seminar courses a year, mentor Indigenous students, and contribute to the development of the ISP's outreach initiatives and events.

The successful candidate will develop and offer an Indigenous land-based or language-based course as part of their teaching load. Conditional on the strength of the academic candidate, preference will be given to candidates with experience in Indigenous languages of local Indigenous communities.

�鶹Լ�� Reporter: Science fair fun in Kahnawà:ke

�鶹Լ�� — Fri, 17 May 2024 18:44:03 +0000

Every year in Kahnawà:ke, a Kanien:keha’ka community on Montreal’s South Shore, students present their projects at a science fair organized by the Kahnawà:ke Education Center (KEC).

For more than 15 years, KEC Science Curriculum Consultant Kathy Walsh has supported students at schools across the community as they prepare projects in the weeks leading up to the annual fair. This year, she and KEC Science Projects Liaison Mya Bordeau enlisted the assistance of �鶹Լ��’s Office of Science Outreach to bring �鶹Լ�� students into the classroom as mentors.

New Policy Clarifies Indigeneity Expectations for Work Applications

�鶹Լ�� — Fri, 17 May 2024 17:22:00 +0000

�鶹Լ�� has a new policy to support the validation of claims to Indigenous citizenship/membership made by individuals applying for designated opportunities related to employment. �鶹Լ��’s approach in developing the policy was grounded in its commitments towards truth and reconciliation outlined in its 52 Calls to Action.

New Program at MILA AI Lab: Indigenous Pathfinders in AI

�鶹Լ�� — Thu, 16 May 2024 15:23:17 +0000

Indigenous Pathfinders in AI is an enriching summer program designed to offer participants a unique opportunity to explore the world of AI. Through a series of workshops, activities and collaborative projects, participants delve deeper into the subject through an experience that emphasizes Indigenous approaches, perspectives and communities.

Running from late May to mid-August, it offers a flexible mix of in-person and virtual experiences, designed to fit a wide variety of schedules.

Outbound Explore �鶹Լ��’s STEM outreach trip to Chisasibi

�鶹Լ�� — Tue, 07 May 2024 15:20:33 +0000

Branches – �鶹Լ��’s Community Outreach Program – along with representatives from several STEM faculties, spent a week delivering workshops in Chisasibi, Quebec.

Outbound Explore brings the �鶹Լ�� experience to communities outside Montreal, providing students with access to workshops facilitated by different �鶹Լ�� faculties. The hands-on workshops give students insight into applied sciences, educational resources, and resources offered to Indigenous students at �鶹Լ��.

In conversation with Billy-Ray Belcourt, �鶹Լ��’s 2024 Mellon ISCEI Writer in Residence

�鶹Լ�� — Tue, 07 May 2024 15:17:17 +0000

�鶹Լ��’s 2024 Indigenous Studies and Community Engagement Initiative (ISCEI) Writer in Residence is Billy-Ray Belcourt, PhD, from the Driftpile Cree Nation in northern Alberta. His five books encompass poetry, memoir, and fiction, and explore topics such as decolonial love, grief, intimacy, and queer sexuality.

For the full article with the �鶹Լ�� Reporter, click here.

Graduate students in Education and Science earn Rathlyn Fellowships

�鶹Լ�� — Tue, 07 May 2024 15:15:19 +0000

Karen Martin and Dane Malenfant have been named Rathlyn Fellowship recipients for the 2023-24 year. This fellowship of $12,500 is awarded yearly by the Indigenous Studies Program to support Indigenous graduate students in their pursuit of excellence in research.

For the full article with The �鶹Լ�� Reporter, click here.

Employment Opportunity: Office of Indigenous Initiatives

�鶹Լ�� — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 19:37:21 +0000

Position Information: Administrative Officer, Office of Indigenous Initiatives at �鶹Լ��

Brief List of Duties:

Emma Stevens: Blackbird at �鶹Լ��

�鶹Լ�� — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 15:48:03 +0000

As part of the Office of Indigenous Initiatives' Winter Speaker Series 2024, Mi'kmaq singer-songwriter Emma Stevens performed at the Schulich School of Music. Missed the performance? View the YouTube coverage here.

Deloitte Canada's Bloom Indigenous Student Scholarship program now open!

�鶹Լ�� — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 16:21:09 +0000

Deloitte Canada's Bloom Indigenous Student Scholarship program now open!

Applications are open to students from across Canada who identify as members of an Indigenous community, with applications closing on Friday, January 19, 2024. Selected students will be awarded a one-time $5,000 scholarship and the opportunity to complete a paid work term at one of our Canadian offices within the year.

Click the link here to learn more information for interested applicants.

The �鶹Լ�� Reporter: "Indigenous communities unite for fall Scarf Ceremony"

�鶹Լ�� — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 23:17:24 +0000

From Stephanie Wereley, Internal Communications Officer, Communications and External Relations:

"First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students were the guests of honour at �鶹Լ��’s latest Scarf Ceremony, which celebrates the University’s Indigenous graduates.

�鶹Լ�� Reporter: IMPRESS team wins Principal’s Award

�鶹Լ�� — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:32:07 +0000

From Neale McDevitt, editor at the �鶹Լ�� Reporter:

IMPRESS 2024: Host Callout

�鶹Լ�� — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 16:17:29 +0000

The Indigenous Mentorship and Paid Research Experience for Summer Students (IMPRESS) program is seeking project hosts for the 2024 cohort of undergraduate participants.

The program awards undergraduate students $5,000 for their participation, alongside social events, professional development workshops and cultural activities within a 15-hour weekly commitment.

Host applications are open now, and are due by December 8th, 2023. View the PDF (below) for more details!

Dr. Cindy Blackstock Honoured with World Children's Prize 2023

�鶹Լ�� — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 16:05:12 +0000

Earlier this month, Dr. Cindy Blackstock was the 2023 recipient of the World Children's Prize, voted by millions of children internationally.

Read the full story on the �鶹Լ�� Reporter here.

New Rathlyn Fellowship Available for Indigenous M.A. and PhD Students

�鶹Լ�� — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 19:20:14 +0000

Thanks to the generosity of Roger Warren, two fellowships for $12,500 are being offered to Indigenous students pursuing a MA or Doctoral thesis at �鶹Լ��, focusing in some aspect on the study of Indigenous Canada.

For more information, please visit the Indigenous Studies Program website.

View the fellowship application pdf here.

�鶹Լ�� Reporter: Pow Wow in pictures

�鶹Լ�� — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:08:38 +0000

On Friday, September 22nd 2023, �鶹Լ��'s First Peoples house hosted the 22nd annual PowWow in collaboration with the Office of Indigenous Initiatives.

View coverage of this years' PowWow here, by Neale McDevitt, Editor at the �鶹Լ�� Reporter.

�鶹Լ�� Reporter: IAW roundtable to tackle healthcare issues facing Indigenous people

�鶹Լ�� — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:03:59 +0000

On Monday, Sept. 25, from 4 to 6 p.m, the Office of Indigenous Initiatives hosted a roundtable discussion with Josée Lavallée, Sarah Konwahahawi Rourke, and Amy Shawanda on systemic violence in healthcare as part of Indigenous Awareness Weeks 2023.

View Neale McDevitt's coverage of the event in the �鶹Լ�� Reporter here.

Principal Saini presents Isaiah Cree with Legacy Game trophy stick as �鶹Լ�� defeats Queen's

�鶹Լ�� — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 14:56:40 +0000

View Earl Zukerman's coverage here of the Second Annual Legacy Game, which took place on September 30th 2023 between �鶹Լ�� Redbirds and Queen's Gaels.

The �鶹Լ�� Reporter: "Indigenous Awareness Weeks Celebrates First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Excellence"

�鶹Լ�� — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 18:59:28 +0000

Read coverage and an introduction to Indigenous Awareness Weeks 2023 from Neale McDevitt at the �鶹Լ�� Reporter.

For the full article, see here: https://reporter.mcgill.ca/iaw2023/

Employment Opportunity for �鶹Լ�� Students

�鶹Լ�� — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 19:55:00 +0000

The Department of Psychology is seeking a Student Research Assistant to support a collaborative project with the First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC) on “Respecting and asserting First Nations Data Sovereignty Research Data Management”. This project is a collaborative effort between FNIGC, six academic institutions, including �鶹Լ��, and multiple Inuit and First Nations governments and organizations.

Employment Opportunity at La Maison Miyoskamin

�鶹Լ�� — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 13:30:39 +0000

La Maison Miyoskamin is hiring a full-time Director position for their upcoming opening in 2023.

Miyoskamin is a Cree word meaning “spring” or “ground-breaking”, which reflects the truly meaningful impact. Maison Miyoskamin will take a holistic approach to health and well-being by pairing affordable housing with the Saralikitaaq Centre, childcare services, trauma counseling, legal services, and more. When doors open in summer 2023, the new program will house, support and empower 23 Indigenous women and their children.

Employment Opportunities at the Native Women's Shelter of Montreal

�鶹Լ�� — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 14:52:52 +0000

The Native Women's Shelter of Montreal is seeking applicants for the following positions:

Cultural Support Worker
Maintenance Worker
Empowerment Worker
Administrative Coordinator
Saralikitaaq Team Coordinator

The positions will be open until they are filled. For more information, please see each job posting PDF below, or by contacting Stephanie at admassistant.nwsm [at] gmail.com.

Employment Opportunity at Center for Indigenous Peoples’ Nutrition and Environment- �鶹Լ��

�鶹Լ�� — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 14:49:02 +0000

The Center for Indigenous Peoples’ Nutrition and Environment (CINE) at �鶹Լ�� is seeking a Research Program Coordinator for a one-year term under Professor Treena Wasonti:io Delormier.

Some of the responsibilities include:

Organization of research project activities
Acts as resource person in matters of administrative processes
Ensures that graduate students and casuals are onboarded.

�鶹Լ�� Reporter: Honouring National Indigenous Peoples Day

�鶹Լ�� — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 13:07:59 +0000

"Honouring National Indigenous Peoples Day: �鶹Լ�� community gathers under the Hiawatha Wampum Belt Flag"

Read the coverage here of �鶹Լ��'s sixth annual Hiawatha Wampum Belt Flag raising on Wednesday, June 21st, 2023.

By Fergus Grieve, Internal Communications Officer, Communications and External Relations

The �鶹Լ�� Reporter: Tears of joy and relief shed at Scarf Ceremony

�鶹Լ�� — Wed, 31 May 2023 19:18:17 +0000

On May 25, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students graduating from �鶹Լ�� this spring were celebrated at a virtual Scarf Ceremony, attended by family, friends and senior members of the �鶹Լ�� community.

Read the full story in the �鶹Լ�� Reporter by Fergus Grieve here.

Internship Opportunity at the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks

�鶹Լ�� — Tue, 30 May 2023 15:35:26 +0000

The Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks within the Aquatic Toxicology Unit is seeking an Indigenous Intern for a 1-year term, working with a variety of fish and invertebrate species in a laboratory setting to culture organisms, and assist with acute toxicity testing.

The �鶹Լ�� Reporter: �鶹Լ�� Welcomes 15 new Indigenous Faculty and Staff in April 2023

�鶹Լ�� — Thu, 25 May 2023 13:59:15 +0000

On April 4th 2023, Associate Provost (Indigenous Initiatives) Celeste Pedri-Spade and Associate Provost Angela Campbell (Equity and Academic Policies) had the pleasure of welcoming 15 new Indigenous faculty and staff members to �鶹Լ��. The new �鶹Լ��ians include First Nations, Métis and Inuk people from across Canada. This follows �鶹Լ��'s 52 Calls to Action, which call on the University to appoint 35 Indigenous tenure-track or tenured professors by 2032.

Employment Opportunity at Tahatikonhsontóntie’ Québec Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research

�鶹Լ�� — Tue, 23 May 2023 15:37:42 +0000

The Tahatikonhsontóntie’ Québec Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research (QcNEIHR) is currently seeking applications for a Full-Time Research Network Coordinator, based remotely in Kahnawake, Quebec.

Research Network Coordinator Primary Duties:

Employment Opportunity at the Native Women's Shelter of Montreal

�鶹Լ�� — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 20:05:40 +0000

The Native Women's Shelter of Montreal is seeking a Clinical Coordinator to work with its team in downtown Montreal. Read the job description on the Native Women's Shelter of Montreal website.

Position duties and responsibilities are as follows:

Tungasuvvingat Inuit Launches Inuit Cultural Sensitivity Training

�鶹Լ�� — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 13:33:55 +0000

Tungasuvvingat Inuit, an Inuit-specific urban services provider based in Ottawa, is pleased to invite you to participate in free Inuit Cultural Sensitivity Training taking place online throughout the months of April, May and June. The training is catered to service providers who work with Inuit children, youth and families in Ontario and Southern Canada.

ISCEI Announces 2023 Writer-in-Residence Appointment

�鶹Լ�� — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 15:02:47 +0000

In January 2023, the Indigenous Studies and Community Engagement Initiative (ISCEI) announced the appointment the 2023 ISCEI Writer-in-Residence, Greg Horn.

Greg Horn - 2023 Writer-in-Residence

Greg Horn is a Kanien’kehá:ka of Kahnawake and has been a journalist for 25 years. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from Concordia University. He is also a graduate of the adult immersion program Kanien’kéha Ratiwennahní:rats.

ISCEI Announces 2023 Artist-in-Residence Appointment

�鶹Լ�� — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 21:31:07 +0000

In January 2023, the Indigenous Studies and Community Engagement Initiative (ISCEI) announced the appointment the 2023 ISCEI Artist-in-Residence, Tiffany Shaw.

Tiffany Shaw – 2023 Artist-in-Residence

Branches is Now Accepting Applications for the IMPRESS Program

�鶹Լ�� — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 14:26:55 +0000

The application process for the IMPRESS program has officially launched and will run until March 10^th.

INDG 450: Land-Based Education

�鶹Լ�� — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 18:00:14 +0000

Indigenous Studies is once again running our summer field course, INDG 450, from July 8th until August 5th. This course focuses on Rotinonhsonni land-based pedagogies, Ohén:ton Karihwátehkwen (words before all else) as well as stories to engage in various topics of Indigenous Studies. Land-based practices, guest speakers, trips around the city and in community, will be used to engage student in the learning process.

Indigenous Studies Program Presents 6 Students Awards

�鶹Լ�� — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 21:27:50 +0000

The Indigenous Studies Program has presented 6 students with awards in the past year

Graduate Awards

Indigenous Knowledge Holder Series 2019

�鶹Լ�� — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 22:22:56 +0000

We are honoured to announce that Skawennati will serve as our Indigenous Knowledge Holder for 2019. Kahnawake-born artist Skawennati makes work that addresses history, the future, and change from her perspective both as an urban Mohawk and a cyber punk avatar. She is co-director of Aboriginal Territories in Cyberspace at Concordia University. Skawennati's work imagining Indigenous futures and ensuring the existence of Indigenous people in cyberspace.

ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᐊᕐᓇᐃᑦ ᐃᓱᒪᓂᕕ ᐊᒻᒪ ᓴᓇᙳᐊᒐᑦ - Inuit Women in The Arts

�鶹Լ�� — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 20:27:54 +0000

On September 25th, as part of Indigenous Awareness Weeks 2018, the Indigenous Studies Program hosted four incredible Inuit women in involved in the arts: Heather Igloliorte (ᓯᕈ ᐃᒡᓗᓕᐅᖅᑎ), Niap Saunders (ᓂᐊᑉ ᓴᓐᑐᔅ), Nina Segalowitz (ᓂᓇ ᓯᒐᓗᕕᑦᔅ), and Beatrice Deer (ᐱᐊᑐᐊᔅ ᑎᐅ). After presentations by each of the panelists, a warm and earnest discussion was had with the audience. A recording of the event was made and can be accessed here, there are also pictures of the event available through our Facebook page.

Original Meaning Isn't Everything

�鶹Լ�� — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 20:02:04 +0000

This weekend, Christa Scholtz (Chair, Indigenous Studies Program & Associate Professor of Political Science) wrote a letter to the editor of the Montreal Gazette:

"Original Meaning Isn't Everything"

Re: �鶹Լ�� Redmen should keep their name (Martin Patriquin, Oct 18)

Martin Patriquin suggests �鶹Լ�� should keep the name of the men's varsity team, the Redmen. He writes that a decision to do otherwise would be "cowardice", an unprincipled abdication to political correctness. I disagree.

Indigenous Awareness Weeks 2018

�鶹Լ�� — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 19:15:04 +0000

Indigenous Awareness Week has been expanded this year to Indigenous Awareness Weeks, now spanning the last two weeks of September.

“I saw how much good work had been done with IAW, and, as the events started rolling in and we started building partnerships with the different faculties and departments at �鶹Լ��, I realized how difficult it was going to be to cram everything into one week,” Janelle Kasperski (Equity Educational Advisor in Indigenous Education) told the �鶹Լ�� Reporter.

First Landbased Education Field Course at �鶹Լ��

�鶹Լ�� — Mon, 14 May 2018 15:48:29 +0000

We are very excited to announce that Gabrielle Iakotennikonhrare Doreen, our faculty lecturer, will be leading �鶹Լ�� first ever landbased education field course this summer.

otipêyimsiw-iskwêwak kihci-kîsikohk (Métis in Space) Live Show at �鶹Լ��!

�鶹Լ�� — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 19:55:54 +0000

Molly Swain and Chelsea Vowel landed their spaceship at �鶹Լ�� for a live show of their podcast Métis in Space in February. They are self-described as "unapologetically Indigenous, unabashedly female & unblinkingly nerdy". Their podcast reviews a sci-fi movie or television episode featuring Indigenous people, tropes and themes from a decolonial perspective.

Indigenous Studies in the News!

�鶹Լ�� — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 15:11:35 +0000

This week the Indigenous studies program made the news in the �鶹Լ�� Daily and the Eastern Door!

Indigenous Knowledge Holder Series 2018

�鶹Լ�� — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 20:17:04 +0000

The Indigenous Knowledge Holder Series this year was a major success! Ryan McMahon, CEO of Makoons Media and builder of Indian & Cowboy, spent the week at �鶹Լ�� contributing to our community. The Indigenous Knowledge Holder Series is the Indigenous Studies Program's flagship series.

Indigenous Knowledge Holder Series 2018

�鶹Լ�� — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 20:43:10 +0000

For the Indigenous Knowledge Holder Series, the Indigenous Studies Program invites an Indigenous Knowledge Holder to spend a week at the university to share their scholarship, work, and advocacy. Indigenous Knowledge Holders – whether they be wampum belt holders, storytellers, artists, activists, hereditary leaders, or academics– encompass generations of knowledge embedded within the cultural and epistemological worldview of Indigenous communities that span generations, to enrich the �鶹Լ�� Community.

"The Creator's Game": Published by Professor Allan Downey, Indigenous studies chair

�鶹Լ�� — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 14:56:34 +0000

On February 1^st, Professor Allan Downey, chair of the Indigenous studies program, released his first full-length monograph: The Creator’s Game: Lacrosse, Identity, and Indigenous Nationhood. The text examines how lacrosse, a game that historically has been a central element of many Indigenous cultures for centuries, has come to play an important role in the shifting politics of Indigenous efforts to assert self-determination.

Indigenous Studies Program to feature new academic staff

�鶹Լ�� — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 20:52:52 +0000

It is with great excitement that the Indigenous Studies Program welcomes Dr. Heidi Senungetuk and Ms. Gabrielle Doreen to the Program.

Dr. Senungetuk (Inupiaq) joins �鶹Լ�� as a Post-Doctoral Researcher in Indigenous Studies after earning a PhD in Ethnomusicology from Wesleyan University. Her research has focused on Inupiaq music and dance in urban spaces in Alaska and she will be exploring northern Indigenous performative arts in Arctic regions under the supervision of Dr. Allan Downey during her time at �鶹Լ��.