Dr. Handel Wright’s interview with University Affairs
The article is linked here: https://www.universityaffairs.ca/features/feature-article/addressing-anti-black-racism-on-campus/
Martin, Georgina
Job Title
Chair and Professor, Indigenous Xwulmuxw Studies
Workplace
Vancouver Island University
EDST Degree/s and graduation year/s
PhD, 2014
Concentration
Higher Education (HIED)
Residence
Prince George, BC, Canada
Georgina Martin originates from the Secwepemc nation and is also a member of Lake Babine Nation. Georgina acquired both her Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) & Masters of Arts (Interdisciplinary – First Nations Studies, Education, & Political Science) degrees at the University of Northern British Columbia, and is now the Chair & Professor in the Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies Department at Vancouver Island University. Georgina’s lived experience with Elders, Indigenous/Aboriginal students, parents, communities, faculties, public schools, and governments strongly aligns with her transfer of Indigenous Knowledge in teaching, research, and service. She highly privileges community-based relationships, Indigenous Knowledge, collaboration, and cultural respect. Over a 12-year span while she worked within the federal departments of Employment and Immigration and Health Canada, she preserved strong relations with Indigenous peoples in areas of administration, life skills, leadership development, project management, healthy babies, and youth initiatives. Georgina’s current leadership includes university governance as a member of Senate and the Vice-Chair of the Planning and Priorities Committee at the Vancouver Island University. In 2020, she was selected by the Tri-Council agencies (CIHR, NSERC, & SSHRC) to became one of the 18 members from Indigenous scholars across Canada to sit on the ‘Reference Group for the Appropriate Review of Indigenous Research’. In this role, she is helping to guide the Tri-Council in developing culturally appropriate practices for research conducted by and with Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Website: http://shewillteachourways.ca/
Aug 28, 2021
Physically Distanced EDST Picnic
Date and Time: Saturday August 28th, 1:00pm – 3:00pm PDT
Location: Douglas Park
Description: In our first face to face event in over a year, the GAAs invite you to a physically distanced bring-your-own picnic in Vancouver. This is an opportunity to see EDST colleagues before the busyness of the term, either to catch up with old friends or meet some new ones. We’ll meet at Douglas Park, located at 20th Ave and Laurel St. See you there!
Please RSVP here, or contact edst.gaa@ubc.ca with any questions.
Aug 25 & 26, 2021
Meet Your GAAs
Date and Time: Wednesday Aug 25th at 9:00am PDT or Thursday Aug 26th at 6:00pm PDT
Location: Online (Zoom) – RSVP to receive the link
Description: Join us for this orientation event to meet your GAA Academic Peer Advisors and Academic Research & Publication Assistants, and ask any questions you might have about UBC, EDST, student life, etc. This event is open to current and incoming students. The two events will be identical, so choose whichever time works best for you.
Please RSVP here, or contact edst.gaa@ubc.ca with any questions.
Lo-Voo, Grace
Job Title
Principal
Workplace
Vancouver Christian School
EDST Degree/s and graduation year/s
MEd, 2005
Concentration
Educational Administration and Leadership (EDAL)
Residence
Canada
Grace is a principal, a counsellor, a teacher, interested in leadership issues, inclusive education, and innovative research on How to Improve Student Learning.
Grace studied at Simon Fraser University (B.Sc., Biology) followed by their Professional Development Program (Specialization in International Education). She has taught in the Richmond public school district and in a few international schools in Asia. Grace obtained her Master’s degree in Educational Administration and Leadership at the University of British Columbia (M.Ed. 2005, UBC). Her published research was on teacher mentorship, and best practices on how principals can support newly beginning teachers by looking at leadership structures & policies within school systems.
Grace completed her second Masters in Counselling Psychology at UBC (M.Ed. 2015, UBC). She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (BC Association of Clinical Counsellors) as well as a Canadian Certified Counsellor (Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association). Her clinical research was on how trauma-informed approaches can heal families and communities. Grace feels a strong burden to be an advocate and bring healing. In the past few years, she has advocated for the relaunching of the Gifted Children Association of British Columbia, and supports the work at Soma Counselling and Family Resources. Grace has worked in both the educational system and community setting with immigrant children and youths, children and youths with moderate to intensive behavioural concerns, and children and youth with special needs.
Grace is currently the High School Principal at Vancouver Christian School. Her teachers and staff are creative and passionate about transforming students through education in the city of Vancouver. She is proud to lead them because of their resiliency in life and faith.
As a skilled speaker and an active member of the global community, Grace finds joy in mentoring educators, teachers and counsellors.
Grace recharges by painting, journalling, and spending time outdoors. Grace considers herself an ‘amateur photographer’ who loves to take snapshots for pleasure to remember people, places, feelings, moments. She loves a cup of matcha latte while having a conversation about life.