Christine Campana

Dr. Christine Campana is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), affiliated with the Faculty of Indigenous Studies. She holds a PhD from Western University (2023) and an MA from Carleton University. Her research focuses on Indigenous literatures, diaspora studies, and Indigenous-settler relations, emphasizing how literary works illuminate movements foundational to settlement and decolonization. She teaches courses encouraging students to reflect on their relationships with Indigenous lands and peoples, particularly the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation's territory in Prince George.

Education:

• PhD in English, Western University, 2023
• MA in English, Carleton University

Research Interests: Her work bridges Indigenous literatures, Canadian literature, and diaspora studies, with a focus on poetry’s role in examining migration, displacement, and decolonial frameworks. She critiques settler colonialism through analyses of transnational literary movements.

Advising & Grants: Supervises graduate students in Indigenous literatures, Canadian literature, and diaspora studies. No specific grants mentioned in the text.

Labs/Teams: No dedicated research lab mentioned, but collaborates within UNBC’s Indigenous Studies and English departments.