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Robyn Bourgeois (Laughing Otter Caring Woman) is an Associate Professor in the Centre for Women’s and Gender Studies at Brock University and serves as Vice Provost, Indigenous Engagement. A mixed-race nehiyaw iskwew (Cree woman), her heritage connects her to Treaty Eight territory, Syilx/Splats’in lands in British Columbia, and the Six Nations of the Grand River. Her research focuses on Indigenous feminisms, systemic violence against Indigenous women, and grassroots leadership. She actively bridges academia with activism, authorship, and artistic practice.
- Roles: Academic leadership in gender studies and Indigenous engagement.
- Community ties: Strong connections to Indigenous communities across Turtle Island.
- Advocacy: Central to Brock’s initiatives on Truth and Reconciliation, including the Indigenous Strategic Plan and Pow Wow events.
Her work integrates scholarship with community action, emphasizing decolonization and amplifying Indigenous voices through courses, grants, and public lectures.
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