Crystal Fraser edited a fantastic collection of articles by Indigenous scholars for ActiveHistory.ca during the week of January 11-15. I am incredibly honoured to be part of this collection. My contribution is a piece that interrogates the role that my Father’s paintings have played in shaping my duties and responsibilities as a Métis feminist scholar. (Painting by my… Read More

This week, I want to thank two non-human persons: my sister and brother-in-law’s dog and my beloved and dearly departed dog-friend, Charlie. Maybe you’re not a dog person, so I won’t hold it against you if you don’t identify with the well of gratitude I feel to these dang dogs. But, if you, like me, are… Read More

The last few years have been pretty tough. And those close to me have been an unbelievable font of support, love and encouragement as I worked hard to achieve my most audacious dreams. So, in this new year, I am committing myself to celebrating people/stories/moments I am grateful for. Every week, I am going to… Read More