February 12, 2024
McMaster launches world-leading Indigenous Studies MA program
The new graduate offering will be the first of its kind in Southern Ontario....
January 29, 2024
Allies - Emily Anson
What does it mean to be an Ally? Being an Ally is about disrupting oppressive spaces by educating others on the realities and histories of marginalized people. The term ally means that you recognize the privilege that settler cultures have and take for granted. It also implies that you challenge and work towards breaking down […]
January 8, 2024
The Future - Kaeliana Smoke
Kaeliana Smoke is a Mohawk woman (Wolf Clan) from the territory of Akwesasne, a Mohawk reserve where the Canada/US border runs through the community. She completed her undergraduate career in Anthropology and Biology at the University of Toronto and is now completing her Masters of Anthropology at McMaster supervised by Dr. Dawn Martin-Hill. What […]
January 8, 2024
Indigenous Land Advisory Committee Hosts Hide Tanning Workshop
You can usually tell that something special is going on in the Indigenous Studies space when the entire first floor of L.R. Wilson is filled with the comforting smell of smoke from a fire in the courtyard. That something special was a three day hide tanning workshop organized by Indigenous Land Advisory Coordinator Makasa Looking […]
December 19, 2023
McMaster research recap: Remembering the stories that got people talking
From discoveries here on campus to a trip among the stars, 2023 was a big year for McMaster researchers. ...
December 15, 2023
Around the Fire - Lissa Lavallee
It’s only appropriate that we launch our “Around the Fire” series with the person who is the actual Fire Keeper in LR Wilson 1811. Lissa Lavalee has been the Indigenous Student Services Wellness Counselor for the past two years, overseeing the Elders in Residence program and providing Cultural activities and resources to students at Mac. […]
November 28, 2023
Faculty Spotlight - Allan Downey
Allan Downey is a proud citizen of the Dakelh Nation (Nak’azdli Whut’en, Lusilyoo Clan) and a Canada Research Chair in Indigenous History, Nationhood, and Self-Determination. An Associate Professor in the Department of History and Indigenous Studies Department at McMaster University, his journey into the world of academia has been defined by a commitment to challenging […]
November 14, 2023
McMaster Indigenous Research Day highlights important scholarship
The second annual event brought together scholars from across campus to showcase research on topics that included water sovereignty on Six Nations, Indigenous-informed teaching practices and using language as medicine. ...
November 13, 2023
New research primer offers wealth of guidance, resources for Indigenous research
The MIRI Research Primer is a living document that offers insights on working with Indigenous Peoples and communities to conduct community-driven research in an ethical, appropriate and effective way. ...
November 1, 2023
Faculty Spotlight - Dr. Adrianne Xavier
In 2019, Dr. Adrianne Xavier joined McMaster as an Assistant Professor in Indigenous Studies. Her career is marked by unwavering commitment to Indigenous knowledge, community, and the preservation of traditions. With deep roots at McMaster University, where she earned her undergraduate degree in Anthropology, Dr. Xavier’s academic voyage has taken her to remarkable heights. […]
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