Research & Projects
Current and past work in
current projects
Active work in
research, curriculum
and communtiy
(Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility in Public Recreation)
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The IDEAs project is an applied research initiative exploring how public recreation systems can better understand and respond to the experiences of immigrant and racialized communities in British Columbia.
partners:
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The Indigenous Leadership in Community Recreation micro-credential is being co-developed in partnership with Musqueam Recreation and in conversation with K’ómoks, Tla’amin, and other Nations across what is currently known as British Columbia.
partners:
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Journeying to Reconciliation is an Indigenous-led professional development course developed at North Island College in partnership with seven Nations and informed by consultation with representatives from 35 Nations.
Recreation & Reconciliation: Indigenous Partnerships in Community Practice is a special topics course being developed for Langara College’s Recreation Studies Department.
partners:
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The Student Researcher Training Curriculum is being developed with the Centre for Applied Research, Technology and Innovation at North Island College to create a more consistent onboarding and training experience for student researchers.
PAST projects
Completed work that
continues to shape this practice.
This research examines how virtual reality (VR) technology can be harnessed to support education, tourism, and economic development in Indigenous rural and remote communities.
Focused on building a long-term, reciprocal relationship with the Musqueam Nation, this project explores how the Langara College Recreation Studies Department can better meet the Nation’s needs through a decolonized approach to recreation education.
At North Island College, I supported the development of the Indigenous-Led Education and Training Framework, a guide for ethical engagement and program delivery with Indigenous Nations and organizations.
As part of my Master’s in Global Leadership, my capstone project explored how to progress epistemic justice and reduce hierarchies of knowledge at North Island College.
During my time as a COIL Fellow, I supported two international online intercultural learning projects at Langara College. These projects fostered intercultural competencies by facilitating collaboration between faculty and students across international institutions.
I supported the Recreation Studies Department through its first-ever program review in 2019 and 2020. This comprehensive review process resulted in a five-year action plan that continues to guide the department's initiatives.
At North Island College, I played a key role in supporting the development and implementation of the institution's program review process.