For National Indigenous History Month in June, Canadians are encouraged to explore the rich history of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people and their cultures, traditions and experiences.
The following University of Victoria experts are available to media to discuss topics surrounding National Indigenous History Month:
Wylee Fitz-Gerald (Oceans Network Canada) is a post-secondary education coordinator with Ocean Networks Canada. As a Métis oceanographer, she is interested in the intersection of Indigenous identity and ocean sciences. She works with students and coastal community members to better understand the ocean. (Contact: [email protected])
Ry Moran (Libraries) is an expert on truth and reconciliation in Canada and is the inaugural associate university librarian – reconciliation at UVic. As the former director of statement gathering for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and the founding director of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, Moran can discuss a range of topics including the Canadian Reconciliation Barometer. (Contact: [email protected])
Val Napoleon (Law) is a professor and the Law Foundation chair of Indigenous justice and governance. She co-founded the JD/JID dual law degree program and directs the Indigenous Law Research Unit. Napolean is Cree from Saulteau First Nation and an adopted member of the Gitanyow. Her research focuses on Indigenous legal traditions, feminism, intellectual property, citizenship, self-determination and governance. (Contact: [email protected])
