Dr. Naomi Norquay

Associate Professor

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Biography

Naomi Norquay is an Associate Professor Emerita and Senior Scholar in the Faculty of Education at York University. She has a PhD from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto, a Master's degree from York University, and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Guelph. Her academic work focuses on narratives and historical research within educational contexts, particularly involving the intersection of education, biography, and community history. Norquay has contributed to significant research projects, including the Greenwood Cemetery Indigent Plot Narratives Project, which partners with the Grey Roots Museum Archives and has been funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. In addition to her research activities, she is also a member of several professional organizations, including the International Society for Educational Biography and the Oral History Association. In recent years, she has served as co-editor for the Northern Terminus: African Canadian History Journal and has held leadership positions in various community initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor Emerita

— Present

York University • Toronto, ON, Canada

Retired academic engaging in scholarly research focusing on educational biography and oral history.

Requirements for York University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor degree in a related discipline
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Specialization Notes

Department of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies graduate programs generally follow the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) B+ minimum requirement.