We at GRASAC extend an enthusiastic welcome to our newest member, Ricky Punzalan! He has graciously provided the following profile as an introduction. (Image from Ricky Punzalan) Ricardo “Ricky” PunzalanAssociate ProfessorUniversity of Michigan School of Information Ricky teaches and ...
Newsletter Stories
From the GKS: A Gaawyekaajgan by Josette Debassige
by Heidi Bohaker Quillwork box by Josette Debassige (Image from GKS). 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 ...
The Bonga Family: An Alternative Black History
by Sherry Farrell Racette and Cory Willmott Slave Auction, Montreal Gazette, c.1793 It is no coincidence that members of the Bonga family have been honored and memorialized far and wide in recognition of their accomplishments and lives well lived. They stand as exemplars of Black lives ...
Student Summer Work on the GKS
By Haley Bryant This summer, GRASAC welcomes five new Graduate Student Research Assistants through the University of Toronto’s Work Study program: Chantelle Perreault, Olivia White, CJ Pentland, Alesha Grummett-Roesch, and Rachel Barber-Pin. The students will be contributing to the ongoing work ...
Congratulations to Alan Corbiere on defending his PhD and joining the faculty at York University
Image credit Manitoulin Expositor. GRASAC member Dr. Alan Corbiere defended his doctoral dissertation in September 2019, was hired as a tenure-track associate professor at York University in February 2020, and is applying for a Canada Research Chair position! Read more about Dr. Corbiere’s ...