Jennie Wastesicoot , PhD

Dr. Wastesicoot is a fluent Ininew (Cree) speaker with the swampy dialect. She has 38 years of work experience with Aboriginal people as an advocate, policy analyst, director, researcher, and research associate. She is currently involved in nation rebuilding and moving forward with a self- government plan with 40 Treaty Five First Nations. Dr. Wastesicoot has served in various committees and advisory roles with First Nation organizations and government organizations. Jennie received her PhD Interdisciplinary Doctorate degree in 2015 and Masters degree in 2005 from the University of Manitoba. She received her undergraduate degree from Brandon University in 1985. Her areas of research expertise include Cree Law, Cree History, Cree Spirituality, and Self-government. Her research expertise has led to numerous presentations on topics of Aboriginal spirituality, traditional governance, traditional childrearing practices, and Cree ways of knowing. She also presented at the Healing our Spirit World Wide 5th gathering in Edmonton Alberta (2006).