Rajdeep S. Gill

Dr. Rajdeep S. Gill is a Professor and Chair of the Interdisciplinary Expressive Arts (IDEA) department at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU), serving since 2017. Formerly Chair of KPU's Indigenous Studies program (2018–2021), Rajdeep holds a PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies from UBC. Their work focuses on decolonial methodologies, ecological literacy, and transformative pedagogy, with an emphasis on ethical engagement with Indigenous knowledge systems and creative self-determination.

Education:

• BA: Art History, Visual Art and Theory Major, Critical Studies in Sexuality Minor (UBC)
• MA: Art History, Visual Art and Theory (UBC)
• PhD: Interdisciplinary Studies (UBC)

Research emphasizes intersections of cognitive, social, and environmental justice, interdependence, and curatorial practices. Rajdeep teaches courses such as Methodologies of Crossing at UBC and IDEA programs at KPU, prioritizing diverse worldviews and creative inquiry. Honored with teaching and equity awards, they mentor students across disciplines including Indigenous Studies, Environmental Sciences, and Cognitive Neuroscience.

Community engagement includes roles as Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholar and Curator-in-Residence at the Vancouver Art Gallery. Rajdeep advocates for equity-enhancing initiatives and democratic pedagogical spaces.