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Lisa Howell is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa. Her research focuses on Indigenous histories, perspectives, and contemporary issues within educational research. With over seven years of part-time professorship before her current role, Professor Howell has significant experience as a classroom teacher at the Western Quebec School Board, where she taught for 13 years. Her work engages with the narratives shaped by settler-colonial societies and emphasizes the importance of unlearning these prevalent narratives. Howell has contributed to significant research with Drs. Cindy Blackstock and Nicholas Ng-A-Fook, focusing on Indigenous education campaigns in elementary schools, which led to the establishment of the Spirit Bear Virtual School. She is presently engaged in a collaborative project with Dr. Dwayne Donald exploring the impact of Indigenous-content mandated courses in Canadian post-secondary contexts. Howell is actively involved in various Indigenous education advisory groups and is recognized for her community-led research initiatives. She is passionate about justice in education and the development of culturally responsive pedagogies that enhance student well-being. Professor Howell has been honored with the Indspire Partner Indigenous Education Award and the Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Teaching, showcasing her commitment to educational equity and advocacy.
Department of History