Sherri Vansickle

Sherri Vansickle is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at Brock University and serves as Interim Director of the Indigenous Educational Studies Program. A member of the Onondaga Nation from Six Nations of the Grand River Territory, she holds certification from the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT).

Her educational background includes:

• Masters of Education from Brock University in Social and Cultural Contexts of Education

Her research centers on Indigenous knowledge systems and decolonial approaches, with primary focus areas:

• Haudenosaunee Knowledge Systems
• Land-Based Pedagogy
• Indigenous Spirituality
• Decolonial and anti-racist education
• Indigenous arts and activism
• Community building through activism
• Adolescent Indigenous Identity formation

Scholarly output demonstrates consistent application of Indigenous methodologies, particularly examining cultural practices like drumming as educational tools within Haudenosaunee traditions. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with community-based applications in K-12 and higher education settings.

Teaching responsibilities include Introduction to Indigenous Studies (INDG1F90), Indigenous Culture and Early Childhood Education (EDUC 2F95), and Spirituality I/II (INDG 2P50/2P51), reflecting her commitment to holistic curriculum development.