Erynne Gilpin

Erynne Gilpin, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the School of Communication and Culture at Royal Roads University and Director of UATÊ STORIED LEARNING, a film-based educational production company. Her research focuses on Indigenous Leadership, Land-relations, and Community Wellness, emphasizing anti-oppressive pedagogies and film-based methodologies. She holds a Ph.D. and M.Phil. in Indigenous Governance from the University of Victoria (2019, 2014).

Her work spans Canada and Brazil, prioritizing cross-cultural knowledge mobilization and decolonial education. She speaks English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese, reflecting her international experience. Key research themes include land-based wellness, critical intersectionality, and Indigenous self-determination. Publications highlight community-focused projects like the W̱JOȽEȽP Tsartlip First Nation Garden Project and maternal health in climate precarity.

Her creative work through UATÊ STORIED LEARNING integrates film into educational storytelling, advancing Indigenous narratives and inter-cultural understanding. Gilpin is deeply committed to place-based knowledge systems and community-driven research practices.