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Aleah Fontaine is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Health Psychology at the University of Manitoba's Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. She provides clinical services for women in the perinatal period within Manitoba’s public health system. Her research focuses on Indigenous mental wellness, perinatal mental health, social justice, and intergroup relations. She holds a Ph.D. (2024) and M.A. (2019) in Clinical Psychology from the University of Manitoba.
- Education:
- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, University of Manitoba (2024)
- M.A. in Clinical Psychology, University of Manitoba (2019)
Her work explores connections between human-nature relationships and reconciliation efforts, emphasizing moral expansiveness and environmental stewardship. She has contributed to studies linking ecological connectedness to support for Indigenous rights and social justice. Fontaine’s research aligns with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s emphasis on holistic healing and environmental responsibility.
Her article ‘People who feel more connected to the natural world are more likely to support reconciliation’ highlights how nature-based education and moral concern for non-human entities can advance reconciliation goals. She advocates for systemic environmental policies and Indigenous-led conservation efforts.
