Dr. Susan Roy

Biography

Susan Roy is an Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo, specializing in Canadian social and cultural history. Her research interests focus on Indigenous rights, settler colonial histories, and community-engaged research, particularly the relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. She examines the socio-cultural dynamics surrounding resource urban development disputes and land rights activism. Roy has contributed to public history through collaborative work, including guest curatorial roles in award-winning museum exhibitions, such as c̓əsnaʔəm: the city before the city, which details the ongoing connection of the Musqueam Nation to urban landscapes in Vancouver. Her publications, including 'Mysterious People: Shaping History and Archaeology of Northwest Coast Communities', provide insight into the legal and cultural expressions of Indigenous peoples. Her current projects explore genealogies, land rights of the shíshalh Nation, and the Cree language revitalization efforts led by Tomson Highway. As an advocate for integrating digital technologies into historical projects, she presents her research through multimedia formats. Roy teaches various courses related to history and Indigenous issues, while also supervising graduate research on community-based methodologies and oral history.

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