| Degrees:
PhD (History), University of Saskatchewan, 2008; MA (Canadian Studies and Native Studies), Trent University, 2002; MLIS (Library and Information Studies), McGill University, 2000; BA (Canadian Studies and Native Studies), on Dean’s Honours List, Trent University, 1998.
Doctoral Scholarship, Canada Graduate Scholarships Program, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), 2004-2007 (415 awarded in 2004); Native-Newcomer Relations Scholarship, University of Saskatchewan, 2003-2004 (awarded discretionally on recommendation of the Canada Research Chair in Native-Newcomer Relations); Ontario Graduate Scholarship, 2001-2002 (2,000 awarded yearly); A detailed listing of all awards is available upon request.
A detailed list of additional publications is available here.
Visiting Lecturer, select Romanian universities, 2010 (Part-time, Feb.-April) – Undertook a lecture tour in Canadian Studies of select universities in six Romanian cities (Bucharest, Iaşi, Cluj-Napoca, Oradea, Suceava, and Timişoara); funded by a Canadian Leadership Grant from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade and the Canadian Embassy-Bucharest. Lecturer, North University of Baia Mare, 2010 (Part-time, Feb.-May) – Organised and taught two MA-level classes, “Canadian Federalism and Democracy” and “Cultural Research Methodologies.” ICCS Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow, Canadian Studies Centre, North University of Baia Mare, Romania, 2009 (Part-time, Oct.- Dec.) – Organised and taught three MA-level classes, “Canadian Culture and Civilization,” “Romanian-Canadian Relations,” and “Intensive English.” Lecturer I, CS 3301 - "Women in Canada: critical perspectives." Canadian Studies Programme, Mount Allison University, Sackville, New Brunswick, 2009 (Part-time, Jan.-Apr.) – Designed the class, prepared and delivered lectures, and assessed students in this third-year undergraduate course. Special Collections Librarian, Research Services Division, Main Library, University of Saskatchewan, 2004-2005 (Part-time, Oct. ‘04 – Oct. ’05) – Headed the Department, managed three staff, and was responsible for leading special classes, accepting and evaluating gifts, and collecting materials for the department’s focus on Western Canada, including the Northern Research Portal digital project. Teaching Assistant, History 152.3, "Post-Confederation Canada," University of Saskatchewan, 2004 (Part-time, Jan. – Apr.) – Led two tutorials weekly of approximately fifteen students each, and marked student’s participation and essays. Teaching Assistant, Canadian Studies - History 101, “Canada: Nation and Citizenship,” Trent University, 2000-2002 (Part-time, Sept. ’00 – May ’01; Sept. ’01 – May ’02) – Led two tutorials weekly of approximately fifteen students each, provided input into the creation of exams and essay questions with professors and other teaching assistants, and marked student’s participation, essays, and exams. Professional and Academic-Related Experience:
Commissioned Researcher and Writer, Monograph on Slovakia for the Culture Smart! Series, Kuperard Publishers, Spring-Summer, 2010; English as a Foreign Language Teacher, Pavel's English School, Valtice, Czech Republic, 2009 (Full-time, two weeks in August) - Planned and led classes and activities for approximately thirty students of English (of various ages, abilities, and backgrounds) weekly. Researcher and Writer, University of Saskatchewan Archives, “Our Legacy” Digital Project, 2008 (Part-time, Feb. – Mar.) – Researched and wrote an article for online publication on images of Indians in popular culture. Library Trainer and Consultant, Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge, Correctional Service Canada, Nekaneet Reserve, Saskatchewan, 2004/2008 (Full-time, Mar. ’04; Mar. – Apr. ’08) – Rebuilt and organised the institution’s library and electronic catalogue, and trained residents and staff in the proper maintenance and operation of the library. Lecturer, Language Department, Faculty of Materials Science and Technology, Slovak University of Technology, Trnava, Slovakia, 2006 (Part-time, Jan. – May) – Planned and led one class weekly for Engineering students seeking to improve their English language skills. English Teacher, Obchodna Akademia, Trnava, Slovakia, 2005-2006 (Full-time, Nov. ’05 – July ’06) – Planned and led more than twenty classes weekly for secondary students of English. English as a Foreign Language Teacher, Canadian Summer School, Slovakia, 2003/2004/2005/2007/2008 (Full-time, two-weeks every July/Aug.) – Planned and led classes and activities for approximately twenty Slovak students of English (of various ages, abilities, and backgrounds) weekly. Historical Policy Research, National Film Board of Canada production on the Indian Act, 2004 (Part-time, Feb. – Mar.) – Undertook historical research and wrote a report on the Indian Act for filmmaker Michael Corbiere. Conference Organiser and Conference Secretary, Founding Conference of the Association for Commonwealth Studies, held at the University of King’s College, Halifax, 2003 (Part-time, Jan. – May) – Drafted a call for papers, invited potential speakers to this founding international conference, and was responsible for organising accommodations, rooms, and meals for the three-day event. Research Assistant, Professor Michael Peterman, English and Canadian Studies Departments, Trent University, 2002-2003 (Part-time, Oct. – May) – Undertook historical research on the nineteenth century Canadian writers, Isabella Valancy Crawford and James McCarroll. Assistant Curator, Perkins Bull Collection Incorporated, 2002-2003 (Part-time, Oct. – July) – Undertook historical research on select works of Canadian art held by the PBC, and reported to members of the board. Archivist and Research Assistant, Professor Thomas H. B. Symons, Founding President and Vanier Professor Emeritus, Trent University, 2001-2003 (Part-time, July ’01 – Sept. ’02; Full-time, Oct. ’02 – July ’03) – Collected and organised the files of Professor Symons outlining his activities locally, provincially, nationally, and internationally from the 1960’s to the present day, and assisted the Professor in his contemporary involvements in several organisations. Library Assistant, Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board, 2001 (Full-time, June – July) – Assisted the librarian in organising and updating the school board’s collection of special teaching materials available to teachers.Research Assistant, Professor Joan Sangster, History and Women’s Studies Departments, Trent University, 2001 (Part-time, June – Aug.) – Undertook research in government documents on nineteenth century implementation of the law in relation to young women. Research Assistant, Professor Alan Law, Sociology Department, Trent University, 2000-2001 (Part-time, Oct. – May) – Undertook a feasibility study and produced a report on the possibility of establishing an Educational Film Archive at Trent University. Library Assistant, Kingston Psychiatric Hospital Staff Library, Kingston, Ontario, 2000 (Full-time, June-Aug.) – Assisted the librarian in performing library tasks and undertook special research for medical staff. Reference Librarian and Library Assistant, Government Documents Department, McLennan Library, McGill University, 1998 -2000 (Part-time, Oct. ‘98 – April ’99 and Sept. ’99 – April ’00; Full-time, May ’99 – Aug. ’99) – Provided reference services to patrons of the department, and performed other library tasks as directed. Spoken-word Archive Coordinator, Trent Radio, Trent University, 1998 (Part-time, Jan. – June) – Built and organised a working archive of spoken-word radio programming, and managed two staff. |