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Michelle Scott (Anaatsa'poopaki, Pretty Plume Woman) is an Assistant Professor (Teaching) and Associate Dean, Indigenous Education in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Calgary. A proud L’nu (Mi’kmaw) and Irish/English academic, she advocates for centering Indigenous voices and ways of knowing within Western academia.
- Educational Background
- EdD, Curriculum, University of Calgary, Werklund School of Education (2023)
- MEd, Foundational Learning, University of Saskatchewan (2017)
- BA, Sociology, University of Toronto (Toronto, ON)
Research & Advocacy: Her work focuses on decolonizing educational systems, historical and ongoing impacts of colonization in Canada, and fostering Indigenous community-led learning spaces. She emphasizes reconciliation through collaborative, relational pedagogies rooted in Indigenous epistemologies.
Professional Contributions: Previously served as Director of Indigenous Initiatives at both the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Nursing and St Mary’s University (Calgary), spanning over 8 years. She has dedicated her career to integrating Indigenous knowledge systems into institutional frameworks.
Contact: Email: michelle.scott3@ucalgary.ca | Office: PF2224, University of Calgary.
