Dr. Patrick Moore

Biography

Patrick Moore is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia. His research focuses on linguistic and cultural anthropology, particularly in northern Alberta and Yukon, where he has dedicated many years to learning and teaching Indigenous languages. Moore's doctoral research concentrated on the Kaska language and its historical narratives, conducted at the American Indian Studies Research Institute in Bloomington, Indiana. He has taught various courses on contemporary anthropological theory and methods. His work includes significant involvement with Dene languages, particularly through a major documentation project supported by the Volkswagen Foundation. Additionally, he has contributed to the Virtual Museum of Canada, transcribing video recordings and developing language materials. Moore's teaching includes subjects like Indigenous languages, literacy, oral traditions, and media and activism. He has published extensively on topics related to Native language texts and the cultural contexts of language use.

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