Dr. Sophie Mccall

Biography

Sophie McCall is a scholar of Indigenous literatures and her research focuses on Indigenous writers who challenge the violent histories of settler colonialism. She works on the use of expressive forms to imagine and bring forth the realities of narratives that emphasize continuity and resistance. Her extensive publications cover significant topics such as textualizing oral history, Indigenous rights struggles, decolonization, and reconciliation. McCall has authored and edited several notable works, including 'Person Plural: Aboriginal Storytelling Ethics Collaborative Authorship' and 'Read, Listen, Tell: Indigenous Stories of Turtle Island'. She co-chairs the Indigenous Voices Awards and is actively involved in SSHRC-funded projects to enhance Indigenous literary arts. McCall's teaching is enriched by her commitment to collaboration, relationality, and the continued resurgence of Indigenous narratives. Her diverse contributions make her a key figure in Canadian literary criticism and Indigenous studies.

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