Tarisa Little

Tarisa Little is a Research Fellow in the Department of History at Brown University. Her work focuses on Indigenous knowledge systems and colonial engagements, particularly with the Wyandot of Anderdon Nation. She examines topics such as Wendat/Wandat witches and Indigenous interactions with Western education systems. Little holds an M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Saskatchewan, Canada, and previously served as a visiting professor at Colgate University's Native American Studies Department.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Saskatchewan, Canada
• M.A., University of Saskatchewan, Canada

Her research integrates decolonial methodologies to challenge Eurocentric historical narratives. Current projects emphasize Indigenous agency and resistance within colonial frameworks, with a focus on borderlands communities like the Windsor-Detroit area.

Professional Experience:

• Visiting Professor, Colgate University (2021–2023)

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text. Her work contributes to broader interdisciplinary dialogues in Native American Studies and colonial history.