As an educator, my self-location informs my teaching pedagogy and style of mentorship and supervision. At the heart of my teaching practice is a deep respect for Indigenous worldview and critical decolonial thinking and praxis. I situate my teaching in intersecting fields of Indigenous research, educational leadership, Indigenous studies and Indigenous social work. I currently teach in the Master's Indigenous Relations and Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work programs at Laurentian University. I am open to working with graduate students in mutual areas of interest.
Courses
Undergraduate and Graduate Courses
Past and current undergraduate and graduate level courses taught at Western University and Laurentian University.
Curriculum Development
Maatookiiying gaa-miinigoowiziying is an Anishinaabe saying meaning “Sharing our Gifts.” The project’s overarching goal was to create Indigenous-led teaching resources centered around 3-4 learning outcomes grounded in Indigenous voices and knowledge.
Indigenous Teaching and Learning Series
This online series supports university instructors to increase their understanding of the colonial roots of the academy, the movement to transform universities to be more inclusive of Indigenous peoples, and decolonizing their pedagogies.
Guide for Working with Indigenous Students
Co-lead with Dr. Chantelle Richmond at Western University, this Guide was created to support faculty, staff, and administrators in better understanding the realities and needs of Indigenous learners in university settings.
Mentorship
Student Supervision Opportunities
I am open to supervising graduate students in mutual areas of interest including supervision of students in the Masters Indigenous Relations program and co-supervision in the PhD program in the School of Rural and Northern Health at Laurentian University.