Dr. Makere Stewart Harawira

Professor

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Biography

Makere Stewart-Harawira is a Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta, where she leads research on climate change, freshwater governance, and Indigenous knowledge systems. Her work focuses on the ethical implications of climate change policies, emphasizing multi-species justice and the interconnectedness of ecological systems. With a strong commitment to integrating Indigenous perspectives into sustainability discussions, she engages in collaborative research networks addressing the urgent issues of water governance and climate change. Stewart-Harawira's academic contributions include numerous publications on these topics, as well as leadership roles in educational programs aimed at Indigenous youth in environmental education. She supervises doctoral students and teaches graduate courses related to climate change impacts and Indigenous knowledge. Stewart-Harawira is recognized for her interdisciplinary approach, which seeks to create solutions for the complex challenges facing marginalized communities in the context of environmental crises.

Research Interests

Courses

Graduate Climate Change Impacts, Implications & Nature Response Global Transformations, Indigenous Knowledge Crisis Sustainability Contemporary Issues Education: Perspectives Policy Practice Foundations Education: Perspectives Canadian Issues Critical Indigenous Pedagogies Transformative Strategies Education Indigenous Research Methodologies Revitalizing Indigenous languages Philosophy Moral Education Society Education History Native Education North America Contemporary Issues Nations Education Canada

Requirements for University of Alberta

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:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management