Dr. Gordon Martell

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Gordon Martell is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Administration at the University of Saskatchewan. With a rich focus on Indigenous education, he explores themes of educational leadership, governance, and community development. Gordon has engaged in various leadership roles in band-controlled and provincial education systems, providing guidance to communities on the development of education systems in reserve nations. His academic pursuits include innovative research on Indigenous educational leadership and organizational policy development. He has published numerous works on topics related to educational equity and self-determination, emphasizing reconciliation in education. Gordon's teaching includes graduate courses on K-12 school leadership, Indigenous instructional leadership, and community development. He has supervised several EdD theses centered on Indigenous students and educational leadership, showcasing his commitment to advancing educational practices that support Indigenous communities. Active in numerous community and educational committees, he focuses on fostering inclusive and effective learning environments for all students.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Saskatchewan • Saskatoon, SK

Teaching and researching in the field of Educational Administration with a focus on Indigenous education.

Awards

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Saskatchewan League Educational Administrators, Directors Superintendents Merit Award

2024-01-01
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Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal

2023-01-01
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Thomas B. Greenfield Dissertation Award, Canadian Association Study of Educational Administration

2017-01-01
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Distinguished Community Service Award, City Saskatoon

2015-01-01
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Honourary Lifetime Membership, Canadian Education Association

2010-01-01
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Alumni Award, Aboriginal Initiatives, University of Saskatchewan

2008-01-01

Courses

EADM 898 - Role K-12 School Leadership Advancing Reconciliation Indigenous Newcomer Communities EADM 898 - Methodologies Curation Stewardship Traditional Indigenous Knowledges EADM 892 - Indigenous Instructional Leadership: Place, Language, Kinship & Knowledge Systems EADM 820 - Administrative Roles School Systems EADM 836 - Leading Community Development EADM 834 - Case Studies in Leadership EADM 811 - History Development Organizational Theory EADM 990 - International Student Seminar EADM 819 - Leadership Governance Nation Education EADM 816 - Instructional Leadership Enhancement

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

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:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.