Degree Studies

Masters, Governance and Entrepreneurship in Northern and Indigenous Areas (GENI)

University of Saskatchewan, Graduate School of Public Policy, 2021-2025

Recipient of the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy’s GENI Academic Entrance Scholarship and a UArctic North2North mobility scholarship. The program includes coursework in public policy analysis, graduate academic writing and communications, northern policy (including resource economics), Indigenous nation building in Canada, and circumpolar innovation and entrepreneurship.

 

Masters, Governance i nordlige og urfolksområder
University of Tromsø - Arctic University of Norway (UiT), Centre for Sámi Studies, 2021-2025

 This graduate program is based at Sámi dutkamiid guovddáš (Centre for Sámi Studies), Romssa universitehta – Norgga árktalaš universitehta (University of Tromsø). The program includes coursework in governance, negotiations and consultations in northern and Indigenous contexts, Indigenous research methods and ethics, Arctic Council governance, and law including land rights, resources, and livelihoods.

 

Master of Arts, Curriculum Studies and Teacher Development (CSTD)

University of Toronto, Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE)

All coursework completed; thesis pending. Took a formal leave from the program prior to thesis completion (GPA: 4.0). Coursework focused on arts-informed and qualitative research methodologies, curriculum theory, and pedagogical change, including: Arts-Informed Perspectives in Educational Research; Expressive Writing - Practice and Pedagogy; Play, Drama and Arts Education; Critical Analysis of Research in Higher Education; Managing Change in Classroom Practice; and Education for a Knowledge-Creating Society.

University of Toronto, Faculty of Education, 1992-3

Visual Arts major; minor in Environmental Science.

Honours include the Percy Taçon Visual Arts Award and the Jeffery Drdul Special Education Award.

McMaster University, Faculty of Humanities, 1988–1992

Major in Visual Arts; minors in Music and English.

Graduated summa cum laude; recipient of the Humanities Special Achievement Medal.

 

Non-Degree University and College Studies

 

University of Helsinki, 2022–2026, Non-Degree University Studies

Coursework in History, English Literature, and Languages including Finnish, French, German, and Latin.

University of Lapland, 2022–2024,  Non-Degree University Studies

Coursework included languages (e.g., Davvisámegiela), Sámi language education and studies, Sámi history, English literature, inclusive education, and language didactics (Davvisámegiela siidoávnnas).

 

UArctic master’s-level modules, 2022,  University of Lapland and UiT partnership, Non-Degree University Studies

Arctic Inclusive Education series, with emphasis on Arctic educational challenges, inclusive education, and Indigenous Sámi perspectives, identity, and language revitalization.

Sámi University of Applied Sciences (Sámi allaskuvla), 2021–2024, Non-Degree University Indigenous Studies

All coursework focused on Sámi and Indigenous perspectives, including Indigenous cultural expressions and arts (Eamiálbmotduodje ja dáiddadiehtu), Sámi and Indigenous screenwriting/storytelling through film (Giehtačállima álgooahppu: Sámi ja álgoálbmot muitalusat filmmaid bokte), and Indigenous perspectives on special education (Láidehus eamiálbmot geahčastagaide earenoamášpedagogihkas)

 

Sámi oahpahusguovddáš - The Sámi Education Institute (Sogsakk), 2023-2024,  Non-Degree College Studies

Courses in Davvisámegiella (North Sámi) Language

University of Saskatchewan, 2022,  Non-Degree University Studies

Nēhiyawēwin (Cree Language) and French Language

Fleming College, 2022,  Non-Degree College Studies

Aambe Maajtaadaa Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe Language)

 

Professional Education Certificates (Additional Qualifications):

 

Social Sciences, Senior Division - Queen's University, 2025

Law, Senior Division - University of Toronto, 2023

Mathematics, Specialist (Primary/Junior) - Trent University, 2023

First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies, Senior Division - York University, 2023

Teaching Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe Language) - Kenjgewin Teg Educational Institute, 2022

Music, Honour Specialist - Queen’s University, 2019

First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies, Intermediate Division - York University, 2018

Media, Part I - OISE, University of Toronto, 2009

Principal’s Qualification Program (PQP), Parts I and II - Ontario Principals’ Council, 2005; 2007

Primary Division (ABQ) - Queen’s University, 2004

Visual Arts, Honour Specialist - University of Toronto, 2000

Special Education, Specialist (Gifted) - York University, 1998

Special Education, Part 2 (Learning Disabilities) - York University, 1996

Special Education, Part 1 (Behaviour) - York University, 1994

Other Certificates:

 

The Rights of Indigenous Peoples  — Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, May 2022

Four Seasons of Reconciliation  — University of Saskatchewan, October 2021

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) — Toronto District School Board, January 2019

Indigenous Canada  — University of Alberta, September 2017

Reconciliation through Indigenous Education  — University of British Columbia, January 2016

Restorative Practices: Circle Training — Toronto District School Board, January 2016

Applied Behaviour Analysis and Introduction to Autism (Online)  — Geneva Centre for Autism, January 2015

Aboriginal Worldviews and Education  — Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, January 2013

Integrative Thinking Program  — Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, January 2012