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Nicole Ives is a Professor and Interim Director of Indigenous Access McGill at McGill University's School of Social Work, part of the Faculty of Arts. She specializes in refugee and immigrant integration, Indigenous social work education, and Indigenous social and educational policies. Her research addresses issues such as refugee sponsorship, family reunification, Inuit engagement in education, and access challenges for humanitarian immigration applicants in Quebec.
Education:
- Ph.D. (University of Pennsylvania, 2005)
- M.S.W. (University of Pennsylvania, 1996)
- B.A. (Barnard College, 1991)
- Denmark International Study Program (Copenhagen University, 1991)
Research Interests: Dr. Ives focuses on the intersection of migration, Indigenous education, and social policy. Her work emphasizes refugee mental health, transnational networks, and equity in post-secondary education for Indigenous youth. She uses qualitative methods to explore systemic barriers faced by marginalized communities, particularly in housing, language access, and cultural adaptation.
Articles Trends: Her recent publications analyze virtual healthcare access during pandemics, ethical challenges in refugee research, and strategies to support Inuit and newcomer populations. They highlight interdisciplinary collaboration and the application of frameworks like Levesque’s client-centered model to improve integration outcomes.
Advising & Grants: Dr. Ives has advised students in Indigenous Field Studies and refugee policy courses. She collaborates with organizations such as the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) to sponsor refugee students. Her research has been supported by grants focusing on refugee integration, housing insecurity, and Indigenous educational equity.
Labs & Teams: Co-founder of Indigenous Field Studies and a key member of Indigenous Access McGill, a program dedicated to fostering Indigenous student success in social work and university-wide contexts. She also engages with multidisciplinary teams addressing refugee health and HIV+ refugee care in Canada.
