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Karine Bertrand is an Associate Professor at Queen’s University, specializing in Film and Media. Her research focuses on Quebec cinema, Indigenous films, and transnational cinemas, emphasizing the intercultural collaborations and oral practices within these fields. She leads the Archive/Counter-Archive project, financing her work with the Arnait Video Productions collective, which comprises Inuit women filmmakers. Bertrand's scholarly contributions include chapters in edited volumes and articles addressing the representation of Indigenous women in film and the politics of cinematic aesthetics. Some of her notable publications are chapters exploring the rock group U2 and Indigenous lands, as well as investigations into the testimonies of Indigenous women in the Canadian Journal of Film Studies. Passionate about the outdoors, she enjoys activities such as canoeing and hiking, which inspire her creativity in poetry and teaching. She is also dedicated to fostering connections with her students through film coursework.
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