Professor Dr. Sherry Farrell Racette

Biography

Sherry Farrell-Racette is a renowned interdisciplinary scholar with an extensive background in art history and curation. Her research focuses on First Nations and Métis history, Indigenous knowledge, and pedagogy. With a significant emphasis on contemporary Indigenous art and photography, she engages in collections-based research that scrutinizes curatorial practices in museums. Farrell-Racette is dedicated to issues of representation and self-representation, aiming to amplify women’s voices through her work. She has a rich career in Saskatchewan education, contributing her expertise to the SUNTEP Regina program and the University of Manitoba. Currently, she holds a professorship at the University of Regina, where she actively promotes experiential learning through Indigenous pedagogies. Her scholarly work tells stories that connect people and objects, highlighting the narratives embedded within art and artifacts.

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