Joyce Schneider

Kicya7 Joyce Schneider is an Assistant Professor in Indigenous Studies at Simon Fraser University (SFU), based on xʷməθkwəy̓əm, Skwxwú7mesh, Stó:lō, and Səl̓ílwətaʔɬ territories. She holds Ucwalmicw heritage and focuses on Indigenist pedagogy and reconciliation in education.

Education:

• MA in First Nations Studies (FNST) at University of Northern British Columbia (2007)
• PhD in Education at University of British Columbia (2018)

Research Interests: Her work integrates Indigenous Knowledge systems with colonial education structures. Current projects include developing pedagogical frameworks for respectful classroom relationships and evaluating institutional compliance with the Accord on Indigenous Education and TRC Calls to Action. She employs Ucwalmicw cultural practices (e.g., weaving) as both metaphor and methodology.

Publications: Key works examine oral knowledge transmission and Aboriginal education policy through decolonizing lenses.

Grants/Advising: No specific grants or advisees listed; focuses on institutional accountability frameworks.

Labs/Teams: Engaged in the Brandon Indian Residential School Cemeteries Project and Indigenous Studies Student Union initiatives.