Julia Creet

Julia Creet is a Professor in the Department of English at York University's Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. A leading scholar in Cultural Memory Studies, her interdisciplinary research spans Holocaust studies, documentary film, genealogy, and migration narratives. She directs documentary films exploring Holocaust memory and the genealogy industry.

Research interests include:

• Holocaust testimonial literature
• Transnational memory practices
• Genealogy and identity
• Documentary film production
• Archival theory and practices

Her publications demonstrate sustained engagement with memory across diverse media, from literary texts to digital archives. Recent work critically examines commercial genealogy databases and memorialization practices.

Honors include:

• Canadian Jewish Literary Award (2016)
• York Research Leader Award (2017)
• US Holocaust Memorial Museum Fellowship (2014)
• Hadassah-Brandeis Institute Residency (2010-2011)