Chair, Department of Indigenous Studies
Simon Fraser University

On behalf of Simon Fraser University, thank you for considering this important opportunity.

Founded in 1965 during a time of activism and social changes, SFU’s radical roots continue to inspire intellectual curiosity and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Built on five decades of transformative thinking, the SFU community challenges expectations and embraces the unconventional.

Engaging and interdisciplinary, the Department of Indigenous Studies encompasses a wide range of academic subjects. Our growing department is dedicated to research and programming that engages directly with decolonizing, anti-colonial, and Indigenous-led work — including the Indigenization of research, policy, and institutions.

The Search Committee recognizes that no candidate for Chair, Department of Indigenous Studies is likely to meet all the following criteria in equal measure. Nevertheless, the following characteristics, experiences, and personal qualities are seen to be highly desirable.

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