Research Collaborators
Michael Robidoux
Michael works with a multidisciplinary team of researchers focusing on local dietary and physical practices in remote First Nations communities in northern Canada and other international settings. Increasingly local land based (traditional) dietary strategies are being influenced by global forces, resulting in more western based, prepackaged, store bought diets. The common goal of my research…
Anna Carr
Anna is an Associate Professor in the Department of Tourism, University of Otago, New Zealand and the founding Co-Director of the Centre for Recreation Research (University of Otago). As a Maori (Nga Puhi/Ngati Ruanui) scholar, she has been integrally involved in national parks, Indigenous peoples and tourism research for decades. Her research interests focus on the interdisciplinary aspects…
William Snow
Bill is a member of the Stoney Nakoda Nation, Wesley First Nation, as well as a Dual Citizen of Canada / United States of America, and is of Stoney Nakoda / Yuma Quechan descent. Bill is the Acting Director of Stoney / Nakoda Tribal Administration. This work involves the assessment of industrial resources projects within…
Jordyn Bogetti
Jordyn completed a Bachelor’s of Sciences (Hons) in Ecology at the University of Guelph, and a Juris Doctor at the University of Victoria with a focus on Environmental Law. She was called to the bar in BC after finishing a practicum year working in a variety of public law areas. Her academic areas of interest…
Joel Wood
Joel is a Professor of Economics at Thompson Rivers University and the former Associate Director of Environment and Risk and Regulation Policy at the Fraser Institute. His areas of research interest include environmental economics, energy economics, natural resource economics, applied econometrics, applied microeconomics and public policy.
Patrick Brouder
Patrick is the Co-Chair of the Tourism Department and an Associate Professor at Thompson Rivers University. His research focuses on three interrelated aspects of tourism across western and northern Canada: – Indigenous tourism (as a form of endogenous economic development in partner communities), – creative tourism (in ‘creative outposts’ in rural and remote places), and…
Jason Johnston
Jason’s professional and academic background has focused on Indigenous Interpretation within Canadian parks, as well as Indigenous tourism with private tourism companies across Canada. Growing up in his home Ahnishnabae reserve of Neyaashiinigmiing in Ontario gives Jason the insight and personal connection needed to make this type of research meaningful. He recently was elected to…
Jess Owen
Jess Owen is an Assistant Professor in the Natural Resource Science Department at Thompson Rivers University. Her research includes sustainable energy transitions, Indigenous food systems, Métis land-based practices and Indigenous Methodologies.
Kimberly Thomas-Francois
Kimberly is currently an Associate Professor in the Tourism Management Department at Thompson Rivers University. Her expertise include: business and the environment, tourism, agriculture, public sector management and sustainable development.
Cindy Gaudet
Janice Cindy Gaudet Cindy is a Métis researcher and educator from Saskatchewan. She recently joined the University of Alberta as an Assistant Professor at Campus Saint-Jean. She is committed to a de-colonial approach in research, wellbeing and pedagogy by centering Indigenous knowledge. She completed her PhD at the University of Ottawa, Faculty Health Sciences. Her…
Leisha Strachan
Leisha is a Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada. She has a keen interest in the growth of children and youth in highly competitive sport contexts. She has developed and is currently conducting research with an online tool to help coaches, athletes, and parents…
Rod McCormick
Rod is a Full Professor and the BC Regional Innovation Chair of Aboriginal Health at Thompson Rivers University. He is from the Mohawk (Kanienkehaka) Nation. His expertise includes Counselling Psychology and Indigenous mental health. He founded and co-chairs the National Aboriginal Health Steering Committee and strengthening Indigenous data with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). Courtney…
Roxane Letterlough
Roxane is a mother of four and is from the St’at’imc Nation. She completed her undergrad at Simon Fraser University (Bachelor of Arts, Post Baccalaureate Diploma, Bachelor of Education) and her Masters degree from the University of British Columbia (Indigenous Knowledges and Pedagogies). Roxane recently completed her PhD at the University of Waikato in New…
Tara-Leigh McHugh
Tara-Leigh is a Professor in the Faculty of Physical Education & Recreation at the University of Alberta. Her program of research is focused on enhancing the sport, physical activity, and body image experiences of youth. She has extensive experience working with Indigenous youth, and her commitment to community-based approaches and the sustained engagement of local Indigenous…
Sonia Wesche
Sonia is an Asscoiate Professor in Geography at the University of Ottawa. She has worked with several First Nation communities in the Yukon and Northwest Territories to better understand their vulnerability and capacity to adapt to environmental change. She also has experience working with the National Aboriginal Health Organization on a range of Metis health…
Natalie Clark
Natalie is a Professor in the Faculty of Education and Social Work at Thompson Rivers University. She is a Métis researcher who examines First Nations and Métis child and youth healing responses to trauma and violence. She is engaged in multiple research projects that utilize Indigenous methodologies and community based participatory frameworks. Her collaborative research explores youth wellness…