معرفی
Jessie Loyer is a Cree-Métis academic and member of Michel First Nation, currently serving as the Indigenous Engagement Librarian at the University of Alberta. She teaches in the Library and Information Studies program and co-directs the Prairie Indigenous Relationality Network, which received a $2.5 million SSHRC Partnership Grant for interdisciplinary Indigenous relationality research.
- Affiliations: Supports the Faculty of Native Studies, First Peoples’ House, and Transition Year Program as their librarian.
Research Focus: Jessie’s work centers on Indigenous information literacy, language revitalization, and relationality, employing distinctly Indigenous methodologies and assessment tools. Her network prioritizes collaborative Indigenous-led research across disciplines.
Scientific Awards:
- $2.5 million SSHRC Partnership Grant (co-director role)
Additional Roles: Combines her teaching and librarianship with advocacy for Indigenous knowledge systems, emphasizing Cree language revitalization through courses like NS 152: Introduction to Cree Language.
