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Randi Desmarais is an Indigenous Initiatives Educator at The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning (CATL) at the University of Manitoba. She is a member of the Métis Nation in Manitoba and originally from Treaty 4 territory, with deep roots in Indigenous community work and education. Her role focuses on developing decolonization frameworks and strength-based pedagogical approaches for faculty curriculum integration.
Her educational background includes:
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed), 2003
- Master of Education (M.Ed), in progress
Desmarais' research centers on dismantling colonial educational structures through Indigenous knowledge systems, with emphasis on trauma-informed, strength-based methodologies. Her work bridges academic theory and frontline community practice, particularly in harm reduction and wellness initiatives for Indigenous populations. She prioritizes centering Indigenous voices in curriculum design and pedagogical development.
Her 2024 publication analyzes an Indigenous-led Saskatchewan initiative addressing interconnected crises in HIV wellness, harm reduction, and healing through culturally grounded systems of care. This work demonstrates interdisciplinary convergence of public health, Indigenous studies, and community-based intervention strategies focused on self-determination.
No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials.
While no formal advisees or grant funding are specified, Desmarais collaborates extensively with faculty across disciplines to implement Indigenous perspectives in teaching. Her work at CATL functions as a university-wide support hub rather than a traditional lab or research team, emphasizing practical application of decolonial practices in educational settings.
