Leslie Dawson

Dr. Leslie Dawson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology, Economics and Political Science at MacEwan University's Faculty of Arts and Science. With a PhD from the University of Alberta (2018), she has taught anthropology courses since 2000. Her research focuses on Indigenous maternal well-being, health equity, and decolonizing pedagogical practices.

• PhD in Anthropology (University of Alberta)
• MA in Anthropology (University of Alberta)

Dr. Dawson's scholarship critically examines:

• Colonial health discourse and Indigenous reproductive justice
• Embodied knowledge in health behaviors
• Decolonizing approaches to teaching and learning
• Interdisciplinary ethical learning frameworks

Her recent publications explore Indigenous food systems, obstetric violence, and intergenerational pregnancy narratives. She received the MacEwan University Distinguished Teaching Award (2007) for her innovative pedagogical approaches.

• MacEwan University Distinguished Teaching Award (2007)