Dominique Marshall

Dominique Marshall is a Professor of History at Carleton University, specializing in social policies, children’s rights, humanitarian aid, disability, and transnational history. She holds a B.A. and Ph.D. from McGill University. Her research focuses on the history of Oxfam in Canada, children’s rights in colonial contexts, and the welfare state in Quebec. She leads the Canadian Network on Humanitarian History and the Carleton University Disability Research Group.

• SSHRC-funded projects include Oxfam’s role in Canadian transnational history (1943–2003) and the xDX project on Canada’s design heritage.
• Former President of the Canadian Historical Association (2013–2015) and recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal (2024).

Her teaching includes courses on Quebec history, state and society in Canada, and transnational humanitarian aid. She actively engages in community initiatives, including the Ottawa Historical Association and disability advocacy groups.

Publications span topics like humanitarian photography ethics, oral histories of disability activists, and the historical context of Canadian foreign aid. Her work bridges academic research with public engagement, emphasizing archival preservation and ethical practices in development studies.