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Dwayne Donald is a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair and Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta, specializing in Secondary Education. His research focuses on Indigenous wisdom traditions and their application to curriculum and pedagogy, emphasizing decolonization and ethical relationality. Born and raised in Edmonton, he is a descendent of the amiskwaciwiyiniwak (Beaver Hills Cree).
Donald’s work centers on reimagining teacher education through Indigenous knowledge systems. He teaches courses such as Indigenous Curriculum and Pedagogy and Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Foundational Indigenous Knowledge and Knowing. His research addresses colonial frontier logics and promotes Indigenous perspectives in education, as highlighted in his CRC webpage.
Key research areas include decolonization, ethical relationality, and the intersection of Indigenous knowledge with contemporary educational frameworks. He has authored influential articles such as Forts, Curriculum, and Indigenous Métissage (2009) and Edmonton Pentimento (2004), critiquing colonial educational structures.
Donald’s scholarly contributions include over 30 peer-reviewed publications and presentations at international conferences. His awards include the prestigious Tier 1 Canada Research Chair. He actively mentors educators and researchers through graduate studies and collaborative initiatives focused on Indigenous education reforms.
His research lab and initiatives emphasize community partnerships, particularly in revitalizing Indigenous pedagogies and addressing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s calls to action in teacher training programs.
