Dr. Heidi Weigand

Associate Professor

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Biography

Heidi Weigand is an Associate Professor at Dalhousie University in the Faculty of Management. Her research interests are centered around collaborations that reinforce healthy, sustainable communities, with particular attention to mental health advocacy and Indigenous-led initiatives. Weigand's work often involves navigating the complexities of working within Indigenous nations, employing the Two-Eyed Seeing approach to honor both Western and Indigenous knowledge systems. She has engaged in numerous projects focusing on issues such as resource protection for Indigenous communities and the promotion of mental health within these contexts. Weigand participates actively in academic discourse through her publications, which explore themes of leadership, community engagement, and the intersection of academia with social issues. She has received significant funding for her research from prestigious sources such as the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Her teaching includes courses on management skills development and collaborative capacity building, equipping students with the necessary tools to lead effectively in diverse environments.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Dalhousie University • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Teaching courses in management and conducting research focused on Indigenous community engagement and mental health.

Awards

#2023

Outstanding Reviewer

#2023

SSHRC Explore Grants

#2022

Mitacs Indigenous Pathways

Courses

Management Skills Development Building Collaborative Capacity Leading Change