Dr. Christine Webster

Biography

Christine Webster is an Assistant Professor at the University of Victoria, specializing in Leadership Studies and Indigenous knowledge systems. A member of the Ahousaht Nation, Christine is a Nuu-chah-nulth scholar whose research emphasizes the integration of Indigenous knowledge within the realms of leadership education. Her work critically addresses the complexities of navigating Indigenous and Western worldviews, exploring the intersections between Indigenous and Western leadership theories. Christine's focus on educational pathways highlights the importance of decolonization and reconciliation within educational frameworks. She investigates the application of Indigenizing and decolonizing methodologies, prioritizing culturally-rooted approaches that foster community-driven knowledge creation and dissemination. Christine's endeavors aim to enhance the development of inclusive, ethical, and culturally sensitive research practices that center Indigenous perspectives, promoting cross-cultural understanding and mutual respect. Through her work, she seeks to contribute to the ongoing development of research methodologies that respect and incorporate Indigenous ways of knowing.

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