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Heather Bliss’ research focuses on Indigenous language documentation, analysis, and revitalization. Since 2003, she has worked with the Siksiká and Kainai communities on documenting and analyzing the Blackfoot language, with a focus on morphosyntax and articulatory phonetics through oral stories. She serves as the Editor Curator for the Blackfoot Online Stories Archive, showcasing diverse narratives and fostering community engagement. Dr. Bliss conducts comparative research across the Algonquian languages, including Cree and Nishnaabemowin, while investigating the role of ultrasound imaging technology in phonetic documentation and its application in pronunciation instruction. In addition to her responsibilities at Simon Fraser University (SFU), Dr. Bliss is an Adjunct Professor at the University of British Columbia and the University of Calgary, and she is a board member of the Canadian Language Museum.
Department of Philosophy