Dr. Kathryn Labelle

Professor

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Biography

Kathryn Labelle is a Full Professor at the University of Saskatchewan, where she specializes in Indigenous history with a focus on Wendat studies, settler colonialism, and Indigenous North America. Her research examines the intergenerational effects of early colonial encounters on matricentric societies and the dynamics of Indigenous governance and community-building. Labelle's award-winning publications include 'Dispersed, Destroyed: History Seventeenth Century Wendat People' and 'Daughters Aataentsic: Life Stories. Seven Generations'. She is also involved in collaborative projects that highlight Indigenous women's perspectives and historical narratives. Labelle's teaching integrates her research interests, offering courses on Indigenous-Settler Relations, ancient North America, and the histories of Indigenous women. Her approach prioritizes community-guided methodologies and aims to contribute to decolonization efforts within historical scholarship.

Research Interests

Courses

HIST 125: 'Turtle Island' History of North America's Ancient Civilizations HIST 432: Turtle Island Stories: Erasure and Empowerment HIST 151: Pre-Confederation Canada HIST 398: History of North American Diasporas HIST 214: History Film: Native-Newcomer Relations HIST 366: (Her)stories HIST 266: Historical Issues in Indigenous-Settler Relations in North America

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
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  • Letters of recommendation
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Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.