BU’s Lam appointed Canada Research Chair
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Brandon University’s Michelle Lam has been appointed as a Canada Research Chair in Rural Community Education for Reconciliation.
Aside from the recognition, the Centre for Applied Research and Education in Indigenous, Rural and Remote Settings (BU CARES) director also got $500,000 in funding over five years due to her commitment to exploring the role of education in advancing reconciliation between Indigenous Peoples, settlers and newcomers, particularly in rural communities, a BU press release issued Tuesday said.
Lam’s research shines a spotlight on the potential of education to transform relationships, challenge systemic injustices and build more just, equitable and respectful communities.
The release stated the broader, more inclusive view highlights the importance of creating opportunities for dialogue and learning in everyday spaces, where both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities can come together to share stories, confront histories, and build a shared, respectful future.
BU vice-president (research and graduate studies) Bernadette Ardelli said Lam’s dedication to reconciliation and rural education aligns perfectly with the university’s values.
“We are immensely proud of her achievement and excited to see the positive change her work will inspire,” Ardelli said.
Lam’s research, the release said, not only contributes to the academic discourse surrounding reconciliation but also invites rural communities to engage directly in the collective process of learning, healing and rebuilding, adding that her appointment heralds a new chapter in Brandon University’s mission to engage with issues of societal importance on both local and national scales.
Lam said she is excited to collaborate directly with communities to create spaces for dialogue and shared learning.
“I’m hoping to address historical and ongoing injustices and promote equity,” she said. “Education is not confined to formal classrooms or academic institutions, but can take place in a wide range of spaces, which are often overlooked in conventional educational frameworks and are crucial in shaping public understanding of reconciliation.”
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