We at GRASAC extend an enthusiastic welcome to our newest member, Ricky Punzalan! He has graciously provided the following profile as an introduction. Ricardo “Ricky” PunzalanAssociate ProfessorUniversity of Michigan School of Information Ricky teaches and researches in the areas of ...
Profile Articles
From the GKS: A Gaawyekaajgan by Josette Debassige
by Heidi Bohaker In this issue, and in memory of M’Chigeeng Elder and long-time GRASAC member and advisor Lewis Debassige, a gaawyekaajgan or quilled box made by Lewis’ mother Josette Debassige.The box is in the collections of Royal Ontario Museum (accession number 2001.168.1111, ...
Interview with Ruth Phillips upon her retirement
by Bradley Clements Congratulations to Dr. Ruth Phillips, GRASAC co-founder, on her retirement and amazing career! To celebrate, GRASAC research assistant Bradley Clements sat down with Dr. Phillips for an interview about her reflections on the past and hopes for the future. ...
Aaron Mills: Advocating Anishinaabe Law
A GRASAC Profile Article Aaron was interviewed by Kate Higginson in April 2017 One of the things that had the biggest impact for me [as a GRASAC RA] was being brought into a professional relationship where [experts in the field], who I respect so much, were willing to take me ...
Lewis Debassige: Elder & Educator
A GRASAC Profile Article Lewis Debassige is a widely respected Anishinaabe Elder from M’Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island (Mnidoo Mnising). He has been a dedicated member of GRASAC since the organization’s earliest days and has participated in a number of GRASAC-led initiatives to ...