Professor Dr. Karine Vanthuyne

Biography

Karine Vanthuyne is a Full Professor in the Department of Sociological and Anthropological Studies at the University of Ottawa. Her research is situated at the intersection of legal, medical, and political anthropology with a specific focus on Indigenous studies, memory, identity, and advocacy for Indigenous peoples’ rights. She has conducted extensive research in Guatemala, engaging with Chuj communities within genocide court cases and collaborating with human rights organizations. In Canada, her work has investigated the experiences of Eeyouch in Eeyou Istchee, Quebec, particularly in the context of forced residential schooling and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Her current teaching and supervision roles emphasize meaningful Indigenization of university curricula while employing participatory and decolonial research methodologies. Dr. Vanthuyne is actively involved in various research teams and initiatives aimed at fostering Indigenous self-determination and addressing socio-political and cultural issues associated with colonial histories. Her teaching encompasses courses on Indigenous peoples, anthropology, and research methods, preparing students to engage critically with these pivotal topics.

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