Dory Nason

Dory Nason is an Associate Professor of Teaching at the University of British Columbia, affiliated with the Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice and the Institute for Critical Indigenous Studies within the Faculty of Arts. She holds a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, and is an enrolled member of the Leech Lake Band of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe.

• Institution: University of British Columbia
• School: Faculty of Arts
• Department: Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice
• Joint Affiliation: Institute for Critical Indigenous Studies
• Academic Rank: Associate Professor of Teaching

Dory Nason's research and teaching focus on Indigenous Feminisms, Native women’s intellectual history, Indigenous literature, and decolonial methodologies. Her work bridges literary criticism, feminist theory, and social justice activism, with a strong emphasis on centering Indigenous epistemologies and resistance. She teaches courses in Indigenous Literature and Criticism, Indigenous Theory and Research Methods, and Indigenous Feminisms.

The recent publications of Dory Nason reflect a consistent scholarly trajectory in Indigenous feminist thought, literary analysis, and anti-colonial critique. Her work explores themes of resurgence, resistance, love, and institutional violence, particularly within Native American literature and academic spaces. The articles span interdisciplinary fields including literary studies, gender studies, critical race theory, and decolonial pedagogy, demonstrating a deep engagement with both theoretical and praxis-oriented scholarship.

Her notable recognition includes:

• Killam Teaching Prize (2013)

Dory Nason is actively engaged in teaching and scholarship, contributing significantly to the fields of Indigenous studies and feminist theory. While no formal advising relationships or research grants are listed, her editorial and collaborative works indicate mentorship and intellectual leadership. Her joint appointment underscores her interdisciplinary role in advancing critical Indigenous scholarship at UBC.