Professor Dr. Pamela Klassen

Biography

Pamela Klassen is a Professor in the Department of the Study of Religion at the University of Toronto, where she focuses on anthropological and historical aspects of religion, particularly in the context of colonialism and public memory. She teaches both graduate and undergraduate courses and serves as the Chair and Graduate Chair of her department. Klassen has made substantial contributions to the field, notably through her 2018 book 'Story Radio Mind: A Missionary's Journey on Indigenous Land', published by the University of Chicago Press. Her recent research interests encompass colonialism, treaties, museums, and public memory, with current projects that include a collaborative venture with the Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre. In 2019, she became a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. Klassen's academic work has been recognized with various awards, including the American Academy of Religion Award for Excellence.

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