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Peter Dorrington is an Associate Professor and Vice-Rector, Academic and Research at the University of Saint-Boniface (USB) since 2015. He holds a Ph.D. from Dalhousie University (2004) and specializes in 20th-century French literature, with research interests in intercultural dialogue, inclusive Francophone community development, and university-community relations in minority French-speaking contexts. He also serves in leadership roles across multiple institutions, including interim directorships and board memberships.
His academic work focuses on Franco-American studies, Francophone identity, and the dynamics of minority language communities. He has co-organized major national and international conferences, such as Résilience, résistance, inclusion et alliances (2014) and Résistances et Convergence (2005), fostering collaboration between academia and communities. His contributions include co-editing journals like Francophonies d'Amérique and directing research initiatives addressing Francophone resilience and vitality.
- Education: Ph.D., Dalhousie University (2004)
- Key Roles: Vice-Rector (USB), Deputy Director (Institut français, University of Regina)
- Research Grants: SSHRC grants for conferences (2014, 2005)
His community service includes initiatives like the Table ronde itinérante, a three-day intercultural dialogue project involving over 700 participants from Francophone and Métis communities, emphasizing artistic performance and spiritual reflection. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Health Centre, Catholic Health Corporation of Manitoba (2015–2018).
