Emmalene Courtney
Educator, Learner, Decolonizer, Emergent Strategist
Welcome! This site serves as a hub for my professional work in global leadership, community development, and decolonization. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with diverse communities to explore pathways for transformative change, epistemic justice, and wellbeing.
Here, you’ll find information about my ongoing and completed projects, including applied research, course development, and community partnerships. Whether you're interested in learning more about my work, exploring potential collaborations, or simply staying informed about my latest endeavors, I hope this site provides a comprehensive view of what drives me.
Feel free to reach out if you'd like to connect or inquire about working together.
North Island College - Curriculum Developer, Indigenous Education
Langara College - Researcher & Faculty, Recreation Studies
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Vision
To be a catalyst for change, and in doing so, empower others to become changemakers in the pursuit of social and environmental justice, liberation, and collective joy.
Mission
To actively lead and support efforts that foster collective wellbeing, liberation, and joy by cultivating spaces of empowerment, collaboration, and transformative action. Through these efforts, I aim to inspire others to step into their roles as changemakers, creating a more just and joyful world for all.
Teaching Philosophy
As an educator, researcher, and leader, I center love as a methodology in all that I do. I believe that by approaching my work with a deep sense of empathy, care, and compassion for my students, colleagues, and research participants, I can create spaces and experiences that honor and celebrate our shared humanity. Love allows me to hold space for difference, engage in difficult conversations, and build meaningful relationships with those around me. By centering love in my methodology, I am able to engage in reflexive and critical analysis that acknowledges the multiple, complex layers of power and identity that shape our experiences.
