Lecturer for SFU INDG. PhD. Settler-scholar. English + Indigenous Studies + Digital Humanities ⭐️✨
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Joined May 2010
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Alix Shield retweeted
We're starting the week with a fresh unboxing of @a_shield 's LEGENDS OF THE CAPILANO!
If you're in Vancouver, join us Tuesday, May 9th, at 6pm at the Museum of Vancouver's Joyce Walley Room, 1100 Chestnut St. for the launch.
Let us know you're coming: facebook.com/events/25266395…
Alix Shield retweeted
.@SFU's Deanna Reder is part of a passionate community of scholars who are shining a light on Indigenous literatures, both past & future.
Learn how they are bringing attention to emerging Indigenous writers and long-forgotten authors alike: sfu.ca/research/scholarly-im…
ALT Photo of Deanna Reder, who is smiling at the viewer. Reder has chin length brown hair and is wearing big silver earrings.
Alix Shield retweeted
The most important time is the day after the apology so here is my "To Do" list for the Catholic Church, the Holy See and @Pontifex
Alix Shield retweeted
At last we're piloting our most-requested service: starting today, users will be able to CHECK OUT materials from Research Collections for perusal at home. To avail yourself of this service, however, you must defeat one of our librarians in single combat. One combat per item.
Alix Shield retweeted
#SFU will begin the spring term with a temporary, two-week shift to remote learning and teaching for lectures and seminars (Jan 10-24). Experiential classes, including studio courses, and labs will continue in person with safety guidelines. Learn more: ow.ly/Ij7e50HiCoj
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A reminder to non-Indigenous folks: this week is going to be exhausting for a lot of Indigenous people with this new day of reconciliation. People will expect us to share our traumas so others can learn. This is emotional labor that's very difficult. Please be kind and patient.
Alix Shield retweeted
BREAKING: The Snuneymuxw people will be starting the difficult journey of identifying unmarked & marked graves of Snuneymuxw children left behind by the Canada-run “Indian” Hospital in & around former grounds of Nanaimo Indian Hospital site.
Background: cbc.ca/news/canada/british-c…
Alix Shield retweeted
We are proud to announce that Katherena Vermette, author, poet & filmmaker, is our 2021 writer-in-residence!
Katherena is a Red River Métis (Michif) writer from Treaty 1 territory, the heart of the Métis Nation.
Learn more: buff.ly/2Xs4tPy
#sfuenglish @SFUFASS
Alix Shield retweeted
I wrote about the thousands of unmarked graves continuing to be uncovered across Canada, Indigenous children's deaths being deliberately covered up, and how these crimes have haunted this entire country.
macleans.ca/opinion/this-ent…
Alix Shield retweeted
We're proud to announce the launch of the interactive First Peoples’ Map of B.C.— the only platform of its kind in Canada. Indigenous people can upload their local languages, cultural touchpoints, & highlight local artists for others to explore. #Indigenous #Innovation
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Only 3 days away! Dr. Billy-Ray Belcourt—Indigenous English writer, scholar and Governor General Award finalist—discusses his experience as a grad student and reads from his work. Joining him are Dr. Jordan Abel and Mackenzie Ground. RSVP Today ow.ly/Garv50F9SGu
Alix Shield retweeted
Did senate really just create a statutory holiday for truth and reconciliation instead of taking concrete action or listening to what any of us are saying? What?!!!
Alix Shield retweeted
Non-Indigenous? Unsure how to help?
Read the TRC report on unmarked graves trc.ca/assets/pdf/Volume_4_M…
Donate to @fncares to support @cblackst’s work fighting for First Nations children fncaringsociety.com/donate
Talk about it with your family and friends, educate yourselves
Alix Shield retweeted
We are pleased to announce the establishment of The Greg Younging Publishing Award Endowment. This will create a fully-funded chance for a #Indigenous student to complete the MPub degree @SFU. This award honors Dr. Gregory Younging, the first Indigenous graduate of the MPub.
Alix Shield retweeted
Professor Deanna Reder will be speaking about Indigenous writing and publishing in Canada at #TheGregYoungingConversation tomorrow at 2 PM PT.
Don't miss your chance to get tickets to this event!
RSVP: buff.ly/3u8bLqR
#sfuenglish @learnpublishing @SFU_INDG
Alix Shield retweeted
We are deeply honored to launch The Greg Younging Conversation, happening on May 5 at 2 PM PST!
This annual event will celebrate all aspects of Greg Younging's work from poetry to music to building toward a robust and thriving #Indigenous publishing industry in Canada. RSVP now:
Alix Shield retweeted
80% of SFU undergraduates polled say they want to keep the flexibility of taking at least some courses online - SFU News - Simon Fraser University shar.es/aoUSkj