Dr. Brittany Luby

Associate Professor

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Biography

Brittany Luby is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of Guelph, specializing in Indigenous Peoples studies. She was awarded the Governor General’s History Award for Scholarly Research in 2020. Her research is recognized for its innovative structure and responsiveness to Indigenous research methodologies. Luby actively integrates Indigenous methods into her teaching, engaging students in experiential learning projects. Her traditional academic work is complemented by her experience collaborating with Indigenous Nations to produce historical reports for Treaty Rights court use. Luby is committed to sharing Indigenous issues with diverse audiences, leading to creative outputs including art installations and children's books. Her books include 'Dammed: Politics Loss Survival in Anishinaabe Territory' and 'Mii maanda ezhi-gkendmaanh / Know'. Luby has contributed to various scholarly articles and is an advocate for Indigenous education and oral history, focusing on environmental history and industrialization in Canadian boreal forests.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

University of Guelph • Guelph, ON

Teaching and researching Indigenous Peoples studies, focusing on environmental history and oral history.

Assistant Professor

2016-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Laurentian University • Sudbury, ON

Conducted research and taught courses related to Indigenous history.

Lecturer

2013-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Laurentian University • Sudbury, ON

Taught undergraduate courses and engaged in research.

Instructor

2010-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Native Education College • Vancouver, BC

Instructed courses on Indigenous studies.

Awards

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Governor General's Literary Awards Nominee

2021-01-01
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Research Excellence Award

2021-01-01
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CHA Scholarly Book Prize

2021-01-01
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Clio Prize

2021-01-01
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Indigenous History Group Prize

2021-01-01
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Honorable Mention, Labriola Center American Indian National Book Award

2020-01-01
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Student Choice Teaching Award Nominee

2015-01-01
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Certificate of Appreciation

2014-01-01

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).