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At the interface of Indigenous anti-colonial studies and the sociology of science, I have a strong interest in research conducted by and for Indigenous Peoples, particularly when it seeks to break with the objective and psycho-affective effects of colonial domination. My work aims to capture the originality of contributions made by Indigenous researchers and to support initiatives aimed at achieving greater self-determination in this field. In my thesis, I focused on 'Inuit knowledge'—particularly how this knowledge is produced, named, and valued within research projects conducted by Nunavimmiut (Inuit of Nunavik) and by Inuit research organizations in Nunavik. I am currently conducting various collaborative research projects with the Inuit of Nunavik in hopes of establishing new forms of research governance in the region. I am also a member of the Tri-Council Reference Group on Appropriate Review for Indigenous Research. Before joining the University of Ottawa, I was a Visiting Scholar in Anthropology at Cornell University and served as an Indigenous Curriculum Specialist at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Social Sciences. I am currently looking for graduate students who are interested in working on topics such as Indigenous research, decolonialism, Indigenous governance, research ethics, sociology of science and knowledge, anti-colonial research methods, 'just transition', and social epistemic justice.
University of Ottawa • Ottawa, ON, Canada
Engaged in teaching and research addressing Indigenous studies, focusing on anti-colonial methodologies.
Cornell University • Ithaca, NY, USA
Conducted research on Indigenous knowledge systems and their application in academic contexts.
University of Ottawa, Faculty of Social Sciences • Ottawa, ON, Canada
Developed and implemented Indigenous-focused curricula and supported Indigenous academic initiatives.
Department of History