Dr. Jennifer Henderson

Biography

Jennifer Henderson is a Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at Carleton University. She holds a B.A. from McGill University, an M.A., and a Ph.D. from York University. Her research interests encompass Canadian literary and cultural studies, settler colonialism, neoliberalism, feminism, gender studies, and critical media and policy studies. Henderson examines the intersections of literature and liberal governance in settler colonial contexts, focusing on themes such as settler feminism and the historical lineage of women's narratives. Her current work includes addressing childhood trauma through the lens of historical reckonings related to residential schools, and the effects of neoliberal policies on Indigenous populations. She has co-edited several significant collections, including 'Reconciling Canada: Critical Perspectives on Culture and Redress' and has contributed to numerous journals and conferences on topics related to resilience, identity, and cultural justice in Canadian literature.

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