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Indigenous Education

Research

The Department of Indigenous Education supports research that deepens understanding of Indigenous pedagogies, histories and ways of knowing. Our researchers investigate and document Indigenous cultures and knowledge systems, Indigenous teacher education and the well-being benefits of Indigenous languages for all learners. 

A defining strength of our department is Indigenous language revitalization research. In collaboration with community partners across BC and beyond, this work documents adult Indigenous language learning, explores the connections between language and health and well-being and generates language learning tools that communities can use for generations. 

A portrait of chuutsqa at Cadboro Bay Beach

Reclaiming Hesquiaht, word by word

Assistant professor chuutsqa Rorick has been named a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Language Revitalization, Reclamation & Maintenance (2026-2031). She is recognized for her work centering the Hesquiaht language and knowledge systems through land-based immersion, intergenerational collaboration with fluent Elders and the ethical digital stewardship of over 1,000 hours of archival language recordings.

A portrait of Edosdi outdoors on campus on a sunny day. She is wearing red beaded earrings with black crows on them

Raising Up Voices

Edōsdi (Dr. Judy Thompson) is a Tāłtān and Gitxsan scholar whose research weaves together Indigenous language revitalization, art, archival practice and community mentorship. She works with a framework she calls Voiceability: Dahdzōle ełke'sidī, or "with our voices we teach" drawn directly from the teachings of her Ancestors. It is grounded in the conviction that knowledge must be received with humility and shared through reciprocity.

Read Ed艒sdi's story

Research in action

Belinda Daniels
A group photo of Belinda and participants

Dr. Belinda kakiyosēw Daniels is a Plains Cree scholar from Sturgeon Lake First Nation, Saskatchewan, an adult second-language learner of nēhiyawēwin and a self-described language warrior with over 20 years of classroom and land-based teaching experience.

Her research brings together Indigenous language revitalization, land-based education and Indigenous pedagogy, with a particular focus on nēhiyawēwin reclamation and the connections between language, identity and well-being. She is also the founder of , a Cree-led organization offering language learning opportunities online and in person for anyone wanting to learn nēhiyawēwin.

Onowa McIvor Whitinui
A portrait of Onowa pictured outdoors

Dr. Onowa McIvor Whitinui is a scholar of Swampy Cree and Scottish-Canadian descent, born and raised in Northern Saskatchewan. Her own journey as an adult learner of Cree shapes research that is both deeply personal and rigorously grounded. Her work spans Indigenous language revitalization, early childhood bilingualism and the connections between language, identity, and community well-being.

She leads , a national network of Indigenous-led organizations building community-grounded understanding of how adult learners acquire and pass on their languages.

Research expertise

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Graduate student research

Graduate students in our department undertake research that supports the strengthening, teaching, learning, and reclamation of Indigenous languages. Explore student research stories and browse completed theses and dissertations to learn more about their contributions to the field.

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Paving the way for Mohawk language revitalization

As the first graduate of 糖心视频 PhD in Indigenous Language Revitalization, Tahohtharátye (Joe) Brant is helping create new pathways for Indigenous language learning. His research, community leadership and commitment to raising first-language Kanyen’kéha speakers are contributing to the future of Mohawk language revitalization. 

Read Tahohthar谩tye's story
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Values-based Blackfoot language learning

Lisa Crowshoe, an educator, language advocate, and the second graduate of 糖心视频 PhD in Indigenous Language Revitalization, is helping strengthen Blackfoot language learning through community-based research. Her work with Elders and Knowledge Keepers uses values-based language learning to support youth wellbeing, cultural connection and the revitalization of Niitsi’powahsin.

Read Lisa's story

2026

  • AGVIAQ, Kiminaq, 2026—
  • BENNING, Rosie, 2026—
  • BOB, Kiona, 2026—
  • CAMSELL, Donna, 2026—
  • COLEY-SUDLOVENICK, Miali-Elise, 2026—
  • CRANE-STARLIGHT, Janelle, 2026—
  • JOHN, Christina, 2026—
  • NOAH-NICHOLS, Velma, 2026—
  • NYCE, James, 2026—
  • TWIGG, Aiyana, 2026—
  • ROBERTS, Dana, 2026—
  • ZAMORA, Torah, 2026—

2025

  • BRANT, Rohahiyo Jordan, 2025—
  • MCCOMBER, Kahrhó:wane Cory, 2025—
  • PROVOST, Conroy, 2025—
  • STARLUND, Jessica (Sinensxw), 2025—
  • TOLMAN, Tipiziwin, 2025—

2024

  • URUD, Mutang, 2024—

2023

  • CRAIG, Carmen, 2023—
  • HILL, Peter, 2023—
  • DANIELS, LEATEEQWHIA, 2023—

2022

  • FINSTAD, Tisholas (Tracie), 2022—
  • PASCUA, Maria Hita·ʔa·ʔoƛ, 2020—

2021

  • DOBLER, Kirsten, 2021—

2020

  • DENNIS, Odelia, 2020—
  • ELIJAH, Kahentéhtha Angela, 2020—
  • EVERSON, Keisha, 2020—
  • HEMLOCK, Kanen’tó:kon, 2020—
  • LEWIS, Danita, 2020—
  • PASCUA, Maria Hita·ʔa·ʔoƛ, 2020—

2018

  • BURNOFF, Laura, 2018—
  • MORIN, Randy, 2018—
  • STACEY, Iris, 2018—

2017

  • AITKEN, Emily, 2017—
  • GWA'AMUUK, Cheyenne, 2017—
  • MANTLA, Rosa, 2017—
  • NICOLSON, Deanna, 2017—
  • UNDERWOOD, David, 2017—

2016

  • ANDERSON, Aiona, 2016—
  • BRANT, Joe, 2016—
  • CHILD, Sara, 2016—
  • DANIELS, Deanna, 2016—xwi'xwi'em': My Hul'q'umi'num' Storytelling Journey -
  • FOXCROFT, Dawn, 2016—
  • HARRIS, Pearl, 2016—
  • JIM, Jacqueline, 2016—
  • KELL, Sarah, 2016—
  • REID, Stephen, 2016—
  • RORICK, Layla 2016—
  • STACEY, Kahtehrón:ni Iris, 2016— Tahatikonhsontóntie—
  • THORBURN, Britt, 2016—Another Piece of the Puzzle: The Importance of Supporting Indigenous Language Revitalization in the Home
  • TUTCHO, Laura, 2016— 

2015

  • BILLY, Janice, 2015—
  • HILL, Callie Jane, 2015—
  • REID, Stephen, 2015—

2014

  • SAMPSON, Renee, 2014—

2010

  • BLANEY, Gail, 2010—

2017

  • MORRIS, Kāshā Julie Anne, 2017—

2016

  • BROWN, Joan, 2016—Culture is lived; language gives it life
  • BELL, Lucy, 2016—Xaad Kilang T'alang Dagwiieehldang — Strengthening Our Haida Voice

2015

  • SUTTON, Trena, 2015—Being T'Sou-ke:
  • TATTI, Fibbie, 2015—The Wind Waits For No One Nı̨hts'ı Dene Ası̨́ Henáoréhɂı̨́le Ǫt'e: Spirituality in a Sahtúgot'ı̨nę Perspective

2014

  • NAPOLEON, Art, 2014—Key Terms and Concepts for Exploring Nîhiyaw Tâpisinowin the Cree Worldview