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Emma Elliott is an Associate Professor in the Department of Learning Sciences and Human Development at the University of Washington. As a member of the Cowichan Tribes, her research focuses on the interdisciplinary intersections of culture, learning, and human development, particularly through land-based Indigenous methodologies. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, a Master of Social Work, and a Master of Education from the University of Washington. Dr. Elliott's scholarship rigorously engages with youth, families, and communities to design integrated educational and behavioral health interventions that address social issues through relational, community-led practice. Her current projects include collaborative work with the Cowichan Tribes to strengthen the physical, mental, intellectual, and cultural health of the community. Additionally, she examines the legal dimensions of Indigenous wellbeing, focusing on the relationships between federal Indian law, jurisdictional harm, and the mental health of Indigenous youth. Dr. Elliott's emerging work combines land-based education with relational sovereignty and legal analysis to understand the structural conditions affecting the possibilities for healing and the thriving of Indigenous communities.
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