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Chantal Fiola is an Associate Professor in the Department of Urban and Inner-City Studies and the Associate Vice-President of Indigenous Engagement at the University of Winnipeg. She is Michif (Red River Métis) with family roots in St. Laurent, Ste Geneviève, and Ste. Anne, MB, and is a registered citizen of the Manitoba Métis Federation. Previously, she held the Distinguished Indigenous Scholar’s Chair from 2021 to 2024.
Dr. Fiola specializes in Indigenous Studies with research focusing on Métis spirituality, decolonization, Indigenous feminisms, and community-centred methodologies. Her work explores Métis identity, culture, history, and urban experiences across the Métis homeland, emphasizing Indigenous resurgence and sovereignty. She examines how spirituality functions within contemporary Métis communities through both historical and present-day lenses.
Dr. Fiola's scientific recognition includes:
- King Charles III Coronation Medal
- Award for the book 'Returning to Ceremony: Spirituality in Manitoba Métis Communities'
She currently leads an SSHRC-funded research project investigating expressions of Métis spirituality and religion across the homeland, providing significant resources for Indigenous scholarship. While specific student advising details aren't provided in available materials, her research profile indicates opportunities for graduate students interested in Indigenous methodologies, Métis studies, and decolonial approaches.
Dr. Fiola actively contributes to knowledge mobilization through her editorial role with Pawaatamihk: Journal of Métis Thinkers and maintains strong community ties as a founding member of the Two-Spirit Michif Local (Manitoba Métis Federation) and former board member of Two-Spirit Manitoba (2018-2025).
