Dr. Cydd Pajunen

Biography

Cydd Siniikwe Pajunen is a philosopher specializing in Anishinaabe Philosophy and Academic Justice. They are currently a PhD candidate whose research focuses on the legacy of Indigenous knowledge within academic institutions, specifically philosophy departments. Cydd employs intersectional feminist thought and metaphilosophy to navigate cultural and settler philosophies, while emphasizing the importance of Indigenous perspectives. Their doctoral dissertation includes critical inquiries into the oppressive dynamics faced by Indigenous scholars and explores potential methodologies for inclusion of Indigenous knowledge in philosophical discourse. Cydd has received the Queen's University Pre-Doctoral Fellowship aimed at Indigenous PhD candidates, through which they developed and taught a course titled 'Anishinaabe Philosophy: Thinking Critically About Current Events'. Their publications include significant contributions to edited volumes on Indigenous resistance and decolonization, and they have presented at conferences, including the Native Studies Graduate Student Association. Cydd identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, reflecting their commitment to inclusivity in both their teaching and research.

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