Élise Dubuc

Élise Dubuc is an Associate Professor at the University of Montreal's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Art History, Cinema, and Audiovisual Media. She specializes in museology, cultural representations, and Indigenous heritage, with a focus on collaborative research with Indigenous communities. Her work examines repatriation of cultural objects and hierarchies of art forms, including textiles and body-related art practices.

Research Interests
Her research explores museum practices, Indigenous cultural heritage, and the intersection of colonial histories with material culture. She collaborates with Indigenous communities to address repatriation and cultural reappropriation. Key themes include postcolonial dynamics in museum collections, textile arts, and the temporal dimensions of artistic hierarchies.

Grants & Projects
Dr. Dubuc leads multiple CRSH-funded projects, including TSHIUE-NATUAPAHTETAU/KIGIBIWEWIDON (2011–2017), exploring Indigenous heritage restitution and new collaborative frameworks. Other projects include Mise en Spectacle et Signature Performancielle (2011–2015) and Muséalité et Intermédialité (2008).

Students & Supervision
She has supervised 5 graduate students, including Martine Dubreuil (Ph.D., 2017) and Aurélie Cousin (M.A., 2011). Her advisees focus on museum ethics, Indigenous art, and material culture studies.