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Karina Vernon is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC). Her research focuses on African Canadian Literature, Canadian Literature, and Critical Race Studies, exploring themes of Diasporic, Postcolonial, and Transnational Literature. She emphasizes the importance of Black-Indigenous relationality in her work and actively engages with archives to uncover and disseminate underrepresented voices within literature. Vernon’s academic background includes an Honors Bachelor of Arts and a Master’s degree from Simon Fraser University, followed by a PhD from the University of Victoria. In addition to her teaching responsibilities at the graduate and undergraduate levels, she serves as the Chair of the Department of English, contributing to the administration and development of the academic program at UTSC.
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