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Mary McPherson is currently pursuing her PhD in Law at Queen’s University. Her research explores liberal politics, recognition critiques, and current changes in Canadian legislation and common law affecting Aboriginal peoples, alongside the role of Indigenous philosophical revitalization in legislative and judicial changes. Mary earned her LLM from Queen’s University, where her thesis focused on the incommensurability of Indigenous common law traditions. She received her JD from the University of Ottawa and an HBFA from Lakehead University. Mary has taught Indigenous historical and contemporary issues at the Royal Military College of Canada and has worked in areas of research and consultations with the Ontario Native Women’s Association. Growing up in northwestern Ontario, she continues to maintain her practice as an award-winning artist, with work displayed in both solo and collaborative exhibitions. Mary is a proud Anishinaabe member of the Couchiching Nation and dedicates her time to inspiring her community. She is a recipient of the Eric W. Cross Fellowship in Law (2024), the Teyonkwayenawá:kon Graduate Scholarship (2023), and the Queen's Graduate Award (2023).
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