Dawn Burleigh

Dr. Dawn Burleigh is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Lethbridge, specializing in Indigenous Education. Since joining the faculty in 2014, she has focused on curriculum development, literacy, and research design in teacher education. Her research emphasizes Indigenous education, practicum supervision, and educator wellness, particularly in the context of Alberta’s revised teaching quality standards and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s calls to action.

Dawn actively contributes to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives as a 2023-24 EDI Scholar, aiming to create sustainable pathways for indigenization within the Faculty of Education. She supervises students during teaching practicums and advocates for collaborative community engagement. Her work seeks to build institutional capacity for Indigenous perspectives in education while fostering relationships with local communities.

• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Scholar, University of Lethbridge (2023-24)

Dawn resides in Lethbridge with her husband and dog, appreciating the cultural and natural landscapes of Treaty 7 territory.