Siomonn Pulla PhD
EDUCATION
Carleton University, Ottawa, ON
PhD, Sociology/Anthropology (2005)
Dissertation: Anthropological advocacy? Frank Speck and the mapping of Aboriginal territory in Eastern Canada, 1900–1951MA, Anthropology (2000)
Thesis: From advocacy to ethnology: Frank Speck and the development of early anthropological projects in Canada, 1912–1920
Trent University, Peterborough, ON
BA (Hons.), Anthropology and Indigenous Studies (1998
CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS
Broad and interdisciplinary areas of Indigenous rights and governance and their intersection with corporate–Indigenous relations, duty to consult, and sustainable economic and resource development initiatives
History of Indigenous–settler relations in the Commonwealth
Community-based and participatory Indigenous language revitalization
Applied, participatory, and Indigenist research methods
Connectivity and mobile learning paradigms in remote and rural communities
Métis diversity, political resurgence and representation in Canada
Re-visioning doctoral education pedagogies and program designs
ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT
Royal Roads University Victoria, BC
Program Head, Doctor of Social Sciences, April 2016–April 2020
Overseeing the management of various aspects of the Doctor of Social Sciences program, Canada’s first applied and blended research doctorate designed exclusively for working professionals. Working closely with the Vice Provost of the College of Interdisciplinary Studies and other university business units, and collaborating with program associates to design and deliver online and face-to-face doctoral programming that focuses on the interdisciplinary applications of the social sciences to complex, real-world problems of direct concern to organizations, communities, and society in general. Managing academic programming (duties included changes to curriculum, assessment practices, accuracy of course outlines, program revisions, response to grade appeals, review of grade distributions, response to allegations of academic misconduct, functions of student-supervisory committee, etc) and academic quality at the program level.
Associate Professor, 2013–present
Work involves developing and implementing online and face-to-face interdisciplinary graduate courses for the Doctorate of Social Sciences, Masters of Interdisciplinary Studies and Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies program; supervising graduate student research on a variety of topics related to political economy, Indigenous issues, cultural anthropology, and applied research; conducting original research and collaborating with research colleagues; chairing graduate-level defenses; providing service to the University as an active member of various University-wide committees; and provide service to the broader scholarly community through peer review, participating on research funding review committees, working as an external reviewer at the masters and doctoral level.
Carleton University, Ottawa, ON
Adjunct Research Professor, 2006–2013
Developed and implemented interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate courses in Canadian studies, Indigenous issues, cultural anthropology, and qualitative research methodologies; and supervised graduate and undergraduate theses on a variety of topics related to Indigenous issues and cultural anthropology.
NON-ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT
RAD Futures Inc., Sooke, BC.
Managing Partner, Research and Policy, 2017–2021
Leading complex research projects in support of Indigenous communities, industry clients, and the public sector. Research specialized in applied and collaborative anthropology, strategic policy work, and stakeholder engagement. Providing strategic-level contributions and practical hands-on management in support of complex Indigenous title and rights issues, corporate–Indigenous relations, environmental impact reviews, and traditional Indigenous land use and occupancy studies.
Conference Board of Canada, Ottawa, ON
Senior Research Associate, Centre for the North, 2011–2013
Helped manage a $1 million per year multiyear research portfolio, including development of specific terms of reference for multiple research projects, liaising with stakeholders and consultants, conducting research on multiple projects, providing research presentations to stakeholders, coaching team members on research issues and processes, peer-reviewing reports, and publishing peer-reviewed reports and briefings on Aboriginal and Northern issues. Provided strategic direction on the development of research projects and the advancement of a multiyear participatory action program to disseminate research results; chaired a bi-annual Executive Council on corporate–Indigenous relations.
Pulla Consulting, Ottawa, ON
Director of Research , 1998–2011
Conducted various consulting assignments for public, private, and nonprofit sector clients on a broad range of complex social and cultural issues relating to Aboriginal peoples, government policies, and private-sector interests. Planned and implemented an international academic conference in a remote location in northern Ontario over a 10-year period.
Public History, Inc., Ottawa, ON
Senior Research Associate, 2001–2006
Developed research and evaluation reports for federal government and private-sector clients on a broad range of complex issues relating to Indigenous peoples, federal government policies, and private-sector interests. Managed various small research teams of up to four people. Led management and “brown-bag” lunch sessions to provide background and training to junior staff regarding various research portfolios.
PUBLICATIONS
Books
Bouchard, M., Malette, S. and Pulla, S. (Eds) (2021). Eastern Métis: Chronicling and Reclaiming a Denied Past. New York: Rowman and Littlefield..
Pulla, S, & Schissel, B. (Eds). (2017) Applied Interdisciplinarity and the Scholar Practitioner: Narratives of Social Change. Palgrave McMillian.
Pulla, S. (2014). A Quiet Sanctuary: A Collection of Poems. High Vibration Publications.
Pulla, S. (2011). Raven’s Key: A Novel. High Vibration Publications.
Pulla, S. (2011). Tarantella: A Love Story. High Vibration Publications
Journal Articles
Pulla, Siomonn. 2020. Building a Holistic Framework to Support Informed Consent. British Columbia Forest Professional. Summer: 16-18.
Pulla, S. (2017). Mobile Learning and Indigenous Education in Canada: A Synthesis of New Ways of Learning. International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning (IJMBL), 9(2), 39-60. doi:10.4018/IJMBL.2017040103
Pulla, S. (2016). Critical reflections on (post)colonial geographies: Applied anthropology and the interdisciplinary mapping of Indigenous traditional claims in Canada during the early 20th century. Human Organization, 75(4).
Pulla, S. (2012). Resisting regulation: Conservation, control and controversy over Aboriginal land and resource rights in eastern Canada, 1880-1930. International Journal of Canadian Studies, 45–46, 467–494.
Pulla, S. (2011). "A redirection in neo-evolutionism?: A Proleptic examination of the Algonquin Family Hunting Territories debates.” Annals of Anthropological History.
Pulla, S. (2008).“Would you believe that Dr. Speck?”: Frank Speck and the Red Man’s Appeal for Justice, Ethnohistory, 55(2), 183–201.
Pulla, S. (2003). Frank Speck and the Moisie River incident: Anthropological advocacy and the question of Aboriginal fishing rights in Quebec Anthropologica, 45(1), 129– 145.
Book Chapters
Bouchard, M, Malette S. & Pulla, S. (2021). Introduction Eastern Métis: Chronicling and Reclaiming a Denied Past. New York: Rowman and Littlefield..
Pulla, S. (2021) Understanding the impacts of a transitional and mixed regional economy on the emergence of the Historic Métis of Mattawa. Eastern Métis: Chronicling and Reclaiming a Denied Past. New York: Rowman and Littlefield..
Pulla, S. (2020). Mobile learning and Indigenous education in Canada: A synthesis of new ways of learning. In Indigenous Studies: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice (pp. 175-199). IGI Global.
Pulla, S., & Schissel, B. (2016). The transition from discipline-based scholarship to interdisciplinarity: Implications for faculty. International Perspectives on Professional Practice Doctorates: Applying a Critical Friends Approach to Educational Doctorates and Beyond. V. Storey (Ed.). Palgrave McMillan.
Films
Pulla, S. (2018). Sagaytgawdi k’am: Gathering together to Honour our Ancestors. Ethnographic Documentary. Kitselas First Nation.
Pulla, S. (2017). A Trip to Spooxshute. Ethnographic documentary. Kitselas First Nation.
Encyclopedia Contributions
Pulla, S. (2007). "Aboriginal-French Relations” Canadian Encyclopedia
Professional Publications
Pulla, S, Hebert, V., Merrett, K. and Bhattacharya, R. (2018). External Program Evaluation Committee Final Report: Honours Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies. Seneca College.
Pulla, S. (2017). Kitselas First Nation: Culture and Heritage TRM Final Report. Kitselas First Nation.
Pulla, S. (2017). Kitselas First Nation Traditional Use Study: SB Prince Rupert Holding Corp. Mt. Hays Wind Farm Project. Kitselas First Nation.
Pulla, S. (2017). Kitselas First Nation Traditional Use Study: Dragonfly Hydropower Bowbyes and Dahl Hydroelectric Project. Kitselas First Nation.
Pulla, S. (2017). Kitselas First Nation Traditional Use Study: AltaGas Ltd. Ridley Island Propane Export Facility. Kitselas First Nation.
Pulla, S. (2016). Expert Report on the Historic Métis Community in the Mattawa Region. Gowlings WLG.
Pulla, S. (2016). Kitselas First Nation traditional food harvesting study: Nexen’s Aurora LNG Project. Kitselas First Nation.
Pulla, S. (2016). Social licensing in major resource development projects: Corporate– Indigenous relations, Aboriginal rights, and responsible resource development in Canada's North. SSHRC Knowledge Synthesis Final Report.
Pulla, S. (2015). Mobile learning and Indigenous education in Canada: A synthesis of new ways of learning. SSHRC Knowledge Synthesis Final Report.
Pulla, S. (2015). Kitselas First Nation traditional use study analysis: Pacific Northern Gas’s PNG Looping Project. Kitselas First Nation.
Pulla, S. (2015). Kitselas First Nation traditional use study analysis: Nexen’s Aurora LNG Project. Kitselas First Nation.
Pulla, S. (2015). Kitselas First Nation traditional use study analysis: BG Group’s Prince Rupert LNG Project. Kitselas First Nation.
Pulla, S. (2015). Kitselas First Nation traditional use study analysis: Spectra’s West Coast Connector Project. Kitselas First Nation.
Pulla, S. (2015). Kitselas First Nation traditional use study analysis: Shell’s LNG Canada Project. Kitselas First Nation.
Pulla, S. (2014). Kitselas First Nation traditional use study analysis: Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project. Kitselas First Nation.
Pulla, S. (2014). Kitselas First Nation traditional use study analysis: Petronas’s PNW LNG Project. Kitselas First Nation.
Pulla, S. (2014). Kitselas First Nation traditional use study analysis: The North Coast Territories—Lelu Island. Kitselas First Nation.
Pulla, S. (2014). Kitselas First Nation traditional use study analysis: Kitimat region. Kitselas First Nation.
Pulla, S. (2014). Building on our strengths: A case study analysis of Métis, First Nation and Inuit youth wellness initiatives in Canada’s North. Conference Board of Canada, Centre for the North.
Pulla, S. (2014). An assessment of Kitselas First Nation’s interest in the islands and waters of the North Coast Region. Kitselas First Nation.
Pulla, S. (2013). A critical review of the British Columbia Attorney General’s Strength of Claim Analysis—Kitselas First Nation: Review of anthropological and historical sources relating to the use and occupancy of lands. Kitselas First Nation.
Pulla, S. (2013) An assessment of Kitselas First Nation’s traditional territories: Lakelse Lake and Lakelse River Areas. Kitselas First Nation.
Pulla, S. (2012). Framing sustainable housing options for Canada’s North. Conference Board of Canada, Centre for the North.
Pulla, S. (2011). Striking a balance: Impacts of major resource projects in the North. Conference Board of Canada, Centre for the North.
Pulla, S., Nelson, R., & Thibideau, P. (2010) Community connections: An evaluation of Aboriginal student retention and community involvement at Algonquin College. Algonquin College.
Pulla, S. (2010). Ethnohistorical study of Pabineau First Nation’s traditional use and occupancy of the Upsalquitch and Caribou Lakes regions in Restigouche and Northumberland Counties, New Brunswick. Pabineau First Nation.
Pulla, S. & Mi’Gmawei Mawiomei Secretariat (2008–2009). Speaking about our Land/Nm’tginen Mi’kmaq heritage website. Mi’Gmawei Mawiomei Secretariat.
Pulla, S. (2008–2009). Individual Assessment Program Reporting. Indian Residential Schools Resolution Canada.
Pulla S. (2008–2009). Alternative dispute resolution reporting. Indian Residential Schools Resolution Canada.
Pulla, S. (2008). Common experience payment reporting. Indian Residential Schools Resolution Canada.
Pulla S. (2007–2008). Evaluation Report of National Congress of Italian Canadians’ Hepatitis C Prevention Program. Congress of Italian Canadians.
Pulla, S. (2007). Ta’n telitip’taqa’gw: Mi’gmaq Territoriality in Gaspe’gewa’gi. Mi’Gmawei Mawiomei Secretariat.
Pulla, S. (2007). Evaluation Report of National Congress of Italian Canadians’ Hepatitis C Prevention Program.
Pulla, S. (2005). Evaluation report of the National Congress of Italian Canadians’ Social Cohesion Project. National Congress of Italian Canadians.
Pulla, S. (2002-2006.) 12 professional research reports for Public History Inc. on a variety of subjects relating to Indigenous title and rights in Canada.
Pulla, S. (1999). Evaluation of the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch National Survey. Kishk Anaquot Health Research.
Pulla, S. (1997) Handbook for new Canadians: Accessing social services and programming. Peterborough Race Relations Committee.
Conferences and Presentations
Pulla, S. (2019). Understanding the impacts of a transitional and mixed regional economy on the emergence of the Historic Métis of Mattawa. PANEL: Reclaiming a Denied Past: Métis Emergence and Re-emergence in Central and Eastern Canada. Canadian Anthropology Society and American Anthropological Association, Vancouver, B.C.
Pulla, S. (2019). Beyond Compliance? Emerging Trends in Indigenous Engagement and Consultation in Canada’s Resource Sector. British Columbia Forest Practices Board, Victoria, B.C.
Pulla, S. (2018). Social Licensing in Major Resource Development Projects: Corporate–Indigenous Relations, Indigenous Rights, and Responsible Resource Development in Canada. Council on Corporate-Indigenous Relations, Confrence Board of Canada, North Vancouver, British Columbia.
Pulla, S. (2017). Expert testimony, Quebec Provincial Court. Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec.
Pulla, S. (2016). Indigenous land rights and Kinder Morgan pipeline. Kirk Lapointe, Roundhouse Radio, December 7, 2016, Vancouver British Columbia.
Pulla, S. (2016). Mobile learning and Indigenous education in Canada: A synthesis of new ways of learning. Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada, Strategic Knowledge Division, November 18, 2016, Ottawa Ontario
Pulla, S. and K. McLeod. (2016). Moving beyond a site-specific Métis identity: A networked approach to understanding “historic Métis communities” in Nova Scotia. Solidarit(i)és: CASCA/SANA Annual Conference. Halifax, Dalhousie University.
Pulla, S. (2016). Social licensing in major resource development projects: Corporate– Indigenous relations, Aboriginal rights, and responsible resource development in Canada's North. SSRCH Visioning the Future Conference. Calgary, AB.
Pulla, S. (2015). Mobile learning and Indigenous education in Canada: A synthesis of new ways of learning. SSRCH Visioning the Future Conference. Ottawa, ON.
Pulla, S. (2015). What is the potential of mobile learning technologies (MLTs) and their applications to support the needs of Indigenous learners in Canada? 14th Annual International Mobile Learning Conference. Venice, Italy.
Pulla, S., & B. Schissel. (2015). The transition from discipline-based scholarship to interdisciplinarity: Implications for faculty. United Kingdom Council of Graduate Education 2nd International Conference on Developments in Doctoral Education and Training. Oxford University, England.
Pulla, S. (2014). A paradigm for applied research: Seven reflections. Applying Work Experience, Research and Consulting to Teaching and Supervision. Royal Roads University, BC.
Pulla, S. (2014). Kitselas Treaty table meeting to discuss Strength of Claim Analysis. Terrace, BC.
Pulla, S. (2014). Strategic level meeting to discuss Strength of Claim Analysis with provincial and federal government representatives as part of consultation and accommodation process. Victoria, BC.
Pulla, S. (2014). Kitselas Treaty Table meeting to discuss Strength of Claim Analysis. Terrace, BC.
Pulla, S. (2013). Framing sustainable housing options for Canada’s North. New North Housing Symposium: Supporting a Market Housing Industry in Northern Saskatchewan. Prince Albert, SK.
Pulla S. (2012).Applied research and the value of think tanks. McGill University Career Services Symposium. Montreal, QC.
Pulla, S. (2012). Strategic research synthesis. Centre for the North roundtable meeting. Iqaluit, NT.
Pulla, S. (2012). Strategic research synthesis. Centre for the North Roundtable Meeting. Iqaluit, NT.
Pulla, S. (2012). Meeting with Chief Edward (Steven) Miller to discuss on-reserve housing issues. Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation, ON.
Pulla, S. (2012.) Career Services Symposium. Applied research and the value of think tanks. McGill University, QC.
Pulla, S. (2011). Facilitated Council on Corporate Aboriginal Relations. Entrepreneurship and Corporate–Aboriginal Partnerships. Rama First Nation, ON.
Pulla, S. (2011). Meeting with Prince Albert Grand Council Grand Chief to discuss Centre for the North research. Prince Albert, SK.
Pulla, S. (2011). Facilitated Council on Corporate Aboriginal Relations. Implementation and corporate–Aboriginal partnerships. Osoyoos First Nation, BC.
Pulla S. (2010). Understanding Aboriginal and title rights: Applied anthropology and research methods. Native Studies 403 Field School, Department of Native Studies. University of Alberta, AB.
Pulla, S. (2010). Presentation of final evaluation report. Algonquin College, ON.
Pulla, S. (2008). Community consultation meeting for Gaspe’gawa’gi Mi’kmaq Cultureand Heritage Website Project. Listiguj, QC.
Pulla, S. (2008). “National Community Briefing: Type 2 Diabetes and High-Risk Ethnic Youth in Canada.” Daylong workshop hosted by the Canadian Ethnocultural Council. Toronto, ON.
Pulla, S. (2008). Thinking outside the grid: Land claims, Frank Speck and the mapping of Aboriginal geographic knowledge in Canada during the early 20th century. American Ethnohistory Society Annual Meeting, Anthropological Practice and the Indian Land Question in EarlyTwentieth Century Canada. Eugene, Oregon.
Pulla, S. (2007). Beyond “Nomad-isms”: Developing a culturally relevant representation of Mi’kmaq governance and traditional land use practices. Mi’Gmawei Mawiomi Secretariat, QC.
Pulla, S. (2005). Anthropological Advocacy? Frank Speck and the mapping of Aboriginal territoriality in eastern Canada, 1900-1950. Annual Canadian Indigenous and Natives Association Conference: Enweying: The Way We Speak Together, Trent University, Peterborough Ontario.
Pulla, S. (2005). Biennial Conference of the National Congress of Italian Canadians (NCIC). Montreal, QC.
Pulla, S. (2004). Public lecture at Public History Inc. regarding Aboriginal claims research and anthropological archives. Ottawa, ON.
Pulla, S. (2003-2006). Various client briefings for Public History Inc. on ethnohistorical research findings.
ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Graduate Courses Taught
Doctor of Social Sciences 720: The Epistemology of the Applied Social Sciences. Royal Roads University.
Doctor of Social Sciences 730: Applied Qualitative Research Methods, Royal Roads University.
Doctor of Social Sciences 710: Social Science Theory and the Globalized World, Royal Roads University.
Doctor of Social Sciences 717: Directed Study.
Masters of Interdisciplinary Studies 500: Theory in Interdisciplinary Studies, Royal Roads University
Masters of Interdisciplinary Studies 510: Social Science Research Methods, Royal Roads University
Canadian Studies 5102: Graduate Seminar in Indigenous Politics and Resurgence in Canada, Carleton University.
Undergraduate Courses Taught
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies 310: Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies, Royal Roads University.
Anthropology 2610A: Studies in Anthropology and Indigenous Peoples in North America, Carleton University.
Indigenous Studies 2010: Indigenous Peoples and Encounters with Colonial National Building Projects in Canada, Carleton University.
Anthropology 3800A: Studies in Applied and Participatory Anthropology, Carleton University.
Canadian Studies 2010: Introduction to Aboriginal–Canadian Relations, 1763–1982, Carleton University
Anthropology 3600A: Studies in Anthropology and Indigenous Peoples, Carleton University.
Anthropology 3610A: Studies in Indigenous Peoples of North America: Current Issues in Anthropological Research, Carleton University.
Academic Supervision In Progress
Shana Thomas. A Hul’qumi’num Perspective on Truth and Reconciliation. College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Royal Roads University.
Jennifer ·Douglas. Analyzing Student and Instructor Readiness for Online Learning in Higher Education. Doctor of Social Sciences. College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Royal Roads University.
Kk Pinkowski,. Well Deserved: Exploring the Concept of Balance in the Context of the Private Practice of Law. Doctor of Social Sciences. College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Royal Roads University.
Laura Baird,. The Cedar Basket Knowledge Project. Doctor of Social Sciences. College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Royal Roads University.
Lori Davis-Hill. Language as Medicine: One word at a time. Doctor of Social Sciences. College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Royal Roads University.
Cyprian Ojum. Assessment of Current Oil Pipeline Disasters and Mitigation Strategies in Nigeria. Doctor of Social Sciences. College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Royal Roads University.
Emma Barnes. Work Camps and Indigenous Communities: Addressing Violence and Safety Concerns. Master of Art in Environment and Management. Royal Roads University.
Academic Supervision Completed
Courtney Defriend,. Doctor of Social Sciences (2023). “You Belong to Everyone”: Urban First Nations Access to Health Services. College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Royal Roads University.
Patricia Reichert. (2022) Doctor of Social Sciences. Taking Action to Re-Localise the Global Food System: If Not Now, When? College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Royal Roads University
Luke DeMarsh. (2021) Doctor of Social Sciences. Understanding historical Mi’gmaq treaty and aboriginal rights and relations for the 21st century : an “along the grain” approach. College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Royal Roads University.
Taylor, K. (2021) Doctor of Social Sciences. Building intercultural competence : bridging Western and Indigenous education through narrative. College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Royal Roads University.
Marie Malhiciz (2020). Doctor of Social Sciences. .Picking up Our Medicine Bundles in a Modern Day Context: Community Mobilization and Sustainable Mental Health Self Determination using Indigenous theory and methodology. College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Royal Roads University
Beth Keats. (2020) Masters of Interdisciplinary Studies. Exploration of Indigenous Knowledge in Community-Based Monitoring Initiatives: Challenges and Recommendations. College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Royal Roads University
Vazquez, D. (2019) Doctor of Social Sciences . In search of a Theory for an age-welcoming society: reconstructing Canadian millennials' expectations on their aging journey College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Royal Roads University.
Manmohan, Ricardo (2018). Doctor of Social Sciences. Exploring a Third Space for Indigenous Leadership: Honouring traditional Nuučaanul leadership attributes in the mainstream world. College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Royal Roads University.
Guinan, D. (2017). Doctor of Social Sciences. The social environment and indigenous student success in a Canadian post-secondary institution. College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Royal Roads University.
Bignell, Byron. (2017). Masters of Interdisciplinary Studies. NGO Program Efficacy and Outcomes in Eastern Nepal. College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Royal Roads University.
Melashenko, J. (2015). Masters of Interdisciplinary Studies. The impact of a tech team technology support on new technology adoption by Calgary Girls’ School students and teachers. College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Royal Roads University.
Archie, D. (2015). Masters of Interdisciplinary Studies. Transition plan to establish that new Inuvialuit institutional and organizational structure and continue Inuvialuit Final Agreement (IFA) implementation responsibilities. College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Royal Roads University.
Cobb, M. (2010). MA. Meaningful consultation: Nation-to-nation or domination and assimilation? Graduate Studies, Institute of Political Science, Carleton University.
Horn, K. (2012). MA. Re configuring assimilation: Understanding the First Nations Property Ownership Act in historical context. School of Canadian Studies, Carleton University.
MacLeod, K. (2012) MA. Displaced mix-blood: An ethnographic exploration of Métis identities in Nova Scotia. Department of Anthropology, Carleton University.
Poole, J. (2012). MA. Stable relationships: Human–horse engagement and the construction of identity in rural Quebec. Department of Anthropology, Carleton University.
Smith, M. (2011). BA (honours research paper). Comprehensive land claims and duty to consult in Canada. Department of Anthropology, Carleton University.
SELECTED AWARDS AND GRANTS
Co-Investigator (CI) (2022) SSHRC Insight. Staging our voices: Pathways to strengthening Indigenous languages through theatre.
CI (2021) SSHRC Partnership Development. Championing Hul'q'umi'num' Language and Culture through Theatre
CI (2020) SSHRC Connection. Language Heroes on Stage: An Indigenous Theatre Festival
CI (2020) SSHRC Partnership Engage. Exploring and documenting Acadien-Métis Souriquois ancestral connections in Nova Scotia.
CI (2019) SSHRC Insight. Métis-acadiens? Enquête au sujet des arguments juridiques des familles de Kouchibouguac contre Sa Majesté La Rein
Principal Investigator (PI) (2017) SSHRC Insight Development. Social licensing in Major Resource Development Projects: Corporate–Indigenous Relations, Indigenous Rights, and Responsible Resource Development in Canada.
CI (2017) Defense Research and Development Canada. Building Indigenous Community Resilience: Effective Plan Implementation, Monitoring and Updating
CI (2016) SSHRC Insight Development. Coast Salish Theatre as a tool for First Nation language revitalization: Using drama to support Hul'q'umi'num' language learning
CI (2016) SSHR Insight. Hul'q'umi'num' Stories: the prosodics and pragmatics of performance
CI (2016) SSHRC Partnership Development. Document Discourse to Support Hul’q’umi’num’ Language Revitalization.
PI (2015) SSHRC Knowledge Synthesis. Mobile Learning and Indigenous Education in Canada
PI (2015) SHRC Knowledge Synthesis. How does the “social licensing” stage of major resource development projects honour Indigenous rights, experiences and aspirations towards development, and provide an opportunity for positive engagement between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians
PI (2015) Telus Community Grant. Indigenous learners in Canada through the use of mobile learning technologies and applications
CI (2015) SSHRC Partnership Development. Hul'q'umi'num' heroes: Reclaiming Indigenous language through theatre.