Dr. Marie Pierre Bousquet

Biography

Marie-Pierre Bousquet is a professor at the University of Montreal and the director of the Indigenous Studies program. She focuses on contemporary anthropological research concerning Algonquin peoples, particularly those within Quebec. Her work addresses transformations within Algonquin societies since the 19th century due to factors like Christianization and the Indian Act. She explores themes including generational relationships, knowledge transmission, and the socio-political impacts of Indigenous issues, such as residential schooling and Indigenous women's roles. With two decades of experience working with Anicinabek communities, Bousquet directs her research towards issues impacting the living experiences of Indigenous people today, blending historical perspectives with contemporary analysis. Her collaborations with the Miaji group involve local Anicinabek communities in research and cultural projects to help reconstruct their narratives and histories. Through conferences and workshops, she aims to advance discussions on colonialism, Indigenous rights, and reconciliatory practices within academic and public spheres.

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