CCEJ Associate Director Dr. Amy Parent is looking for a motivated graduate research assistant to undertake the role of: BC First Nations Women’s Self-Determination, Rematriation Research Assistant. This R.A. position presents a unique opportunity to contribute to the development and success of the BC First Nations Women’s Self-Determination, Rematriation & Research Governance Network and support needs identified by BC FN grad students. This position provides an excellent opportunity to develop skills in research design, higher education, peer mentorship and Indigenous methodologies.

As a Research Assistant, you will have the opportunity to be mentored by Dr. Amy Parent, Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Education & Governance (Tier 2), Associate Director of the Cassidy Centre for Educational Justice and Dr. Gloria Lin, Post-doctoral Research Fellow, to oversee the coordination of the BC First Nations Women Researcher’s Leadership Circle and the BC First Nations Women’s Self-Determination, Rematriation & Research Governance Network. The Network Coordinator will also work as part of an extended team of graduate research assistants that will attend bi-weekly team meetings with the Cassidy Centre for Educational Justice (CCEJ). This means that you will have an opportunity for additional mentorship by Director, Dr. Özlem Sensoy. This collaborative environment will provide you with insights into CCEJ’s research activities and allow you to contribute to various research, educational, and community outreach initiatives.

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