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Cynthia Stirbys is an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Windsor, a position she assumed in August 2019. She is a Saulteaux-Cree from Treaty 4 Saskatchewan, raised in northern Ontario, and a fourth-generation descendant of residential school survivors. Her research centers on Indigenous women's resilience in confronting the legacy of residential schools and maintaining wellness through qualitative methodologies.
Education & Background:
PhD research focused on residential schools' intergenerational trauma. Her work integrates grounded theory and transpersonal counselling approaches.
Research Interests:
Explores mental health resilience, gender studies, and the sociocultural impacts of historical trauma. Uses qualitative frameworks to amplify Indigenous narratives.
Professional Contributions:
No specific grants, awards, or lab affiliations highlighted in the provided text. Her academic focus remains on social work and Indigenous community well-being.
