Director of Learning and Engagement

• May 2023 - Present

Manager | Ministry of Attorney General| Anti-Racism and Multiculturalism Division

• Feb 2019 - May 2023

Leading the management of complex projects with public profile and collaboration on multi-stakeholder issues within the field of human rights, equity & systems change. Lead on historical wrongs and redress initiatives involving cross-government and tri-level government collaboration. Writer of the annual Report on Multiculturalism. Leading the management of complex projects with public profile and collaboration on multi-stakeholder issues within the field of human rights, equity & systems change. Lead on historical wrongs and redress initiatives involving cross-government and tri-level government collaboration. Writer of the annual Report on Multiculturalism.

CHAIR of Art In Public Places Committee

• Jul 2020 - Apr 2023

Appointed by City Council as an advisor on public art, cultural development projects and spaces. A member of the Stakeholder Working Group for the Government Street Refresh Project. Appointed by City Council as an advisor on public art, cultural development projects and spaces. A member of the Stakeholder Working Group for the Government Street Refresh Project.

Arts Advisory Council

• Apr 2021 - Sep 2022

Appointed as an advisor to the CRD Arts & Culture division to provide funding recommendations and advice on issues related to arts and culture in the region Appointed as an advisor to the CRD Arts & Culture division to provide funding recommendations and advice on issues related to arts and culture in the region

Action Coalition Fellowship

• Jun 2021 - May 2022

Professional and Policy Fellowship with 22 fellows from 15 countries to learn from each other and build global relationships. Led by Apolitical. Professional and Policy Fellowship with 22 fellows from 15 countries to learn from each other and build global relationships. Led by Apolitical.

Advisor

• 2009 - 2019

Cultural Development Coordinator

• 2014 - 2017

Leading professional staff and project teams with significant experience in public space and cultural diversity managing large, multi-stakeholder projects and with demonstrated ability to manage initiatives from business case development to implementation and close-outConfederation Park Public Art and Historical Interpretation Project, 2017Research and creation of a monumental gateway and large-scale architectural walls adorned with public artworks by Indigenous artists, youth, as well as interpretive panels with reproductions of archival photographs and maps, as part of the refurbishment of the oldest park in Regina. Led an interdisciplinary team in the design and production of historical interpretive panels (archival photographs, maps and documents), managing team of historical researchers and oversaw all aspects of procurement practices, risk management, and managing consultant services; including contracts with designers, engineers, construction crew and artists, coordinating translations (English-French-Cree) photographic reproduction of Confederation-era beading patterns, engaging community and educators in the work and historical analysis. Partners included Heritage Regina, Pasqua First Nation, Manitoba Métis Federation, Royal Saskatchewan of Museum, Evraz Place and eight Regina high schools.Awarded the 2018 Lieutenant Governor Heritage Award, Office of the Lieutenant Governor of SaskatchewanMary “Bonnie” Baker Historical Park Project, Central Park, Regina, interpretive panels (French and English) and creation of an obelisk, public art panels, archival photograph display and landscaping elements as part of a commemoration project for historic baseball player Mary “Bonnie” Baker.Partners included Government of Canada, LIFE Magazine Archive and National Baseball Hall of Fame. Received Canadian Heritage Funding. Awarded the Accelerating Excellence Award for 2015, City of Regina, the highest recognition by this municipal government. Show less

Cultural Spaces Specialist

• 2013 - 2014

As Cultural Spaces and Events Specialist liaised with senior leadership and community stakeholders to develop policy and guidelines concerning the process by which the City of Regina reviews, assesses and manages its designated downtown heritage conservation space. Independently managed and authored a vision and implementation plan to visualize and implement place-making strategies for City Square and its historical landscape, in which senior management and executive leadership team agreed to organizational reforms to improve access, diversity and accountability for this park and public area This cross-disciplinary study also included consultations with urban planners, heritage specialists, architects, business community and community organizations. Sat with boards including Civic Museum of Regina, Regina Canada Day, North American Indigenous Games, Recreational Facilities Master Plan and Events Regina. Show less

Researcher and Curator

• 2012 - 2017

University Lecturer

• 2010 - 2014

Art History Lecturer, First Nations University and Luther College, University of Regina. Developed and taught courses and trained graduate students on museology, collection care, archiving, anthropology of space and place, curation, urban studies, film and architecture.

Executive Director | Lead Curator

• 2006 - 2017

As Lead Curator co-led a successful SSHRC research project Meet in the Middle in collaboration with international universities, research centres, cultural institutions and Indigenous organizations in Canada, UK and Armenia that concluded in Fall 2017. Visual display research at archival and cultural centers in Yerevan (Armenia), Brussels, Berlin and Karlsruhe (Germany). This research was recognized by Independent Curators International (New York) with an invitation to further develop the project with senior curators from Spain, South Africa, Germany and the United States. This invitation marked the first time in ICI’s history that a collective was invited to participate in their programs. The project delivered two key publications, an international symposium and a series of films, workshops and exhibitions including a lecture and film series presented in Armenia. Show less

University Lecturer

• 2000 - 2009

Art History Lecturer, University of Saskatchewan. Developed and taught all aspects of ancient art and architecture and Renaissance Urban studies

Assistant Librarian

• 2003 - 2003

Art Curator

• 2004 - 2006

Collaborated with Regina Public Library leadership team to develop near and long terms goals for the collections and direction of exhibitions for two gallery spaces, offsite events, art publications and film theatre. Oversaw development of collection, budget development, contracting, design installation and led major permanent collection exhibitions that garnered the highest visitation rate for a collection show in the history of the gallery. Worked collaboratively and oversaw a team of interpreters, prepartorial and administrative staff to develop visitor engagement, collection experiences and research opportunities. Show less

Program Coordinator

• 2000 - 2001

The Photographers Gallery

• 1998 - 2001

Assistant Registrar

• 1997 - 1998

Accessioned recent acquisitions, coordinated and maintained records related to exhibition and loaned artworks. Gained extensive training in proper art handling and collection care. As the Public Programs Coordinator, trained and evaluated education facilitators, researched and created displays, and co-wrote Claiming Ourselves: iyiniwak anohc (Cree/English publication) in conjunction with Indigenous scholar Dr. Neil McLeod and the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre on Cree histories of Saskatchewan. Show less

Education and Programs Evaluator

• 1995 - 1997

Archaeological Field Excavator

• 1995 - 1995

Assisted Professor Elena Ponomarenko, University of Ottawa, in recording and reconstructing past ecosystem dynamics at Borden Bridge, Saskatchewan (multi-component archaeological site). Assisted Professor Elena Ponomarenko, University of Ottawa, in recording and reconstructing past ecosystem dynamics at Borden Bridge, Saskatchewan (multi-component archaeological site).

Excavator, Researcher and Lab Technologist

• 1991 - 1994

Fieldwork and excavation at York Factory National Historic Site, a British fort and trading post with Cree peoples along the Hudson Bay coastline, northern Manitoba. Gained experience with operations and logistics at a remote/isolated site and with multi-functional teams, and contractors in a remote/isolated field setting. Assisted in a variety of lab duties including artifact processing, accessioning, computer data entry and artifact research. Published article on trading items in the Saskatchewan Archaeological Society newsletter. Show less

Archaeological Field Surveyor for Dr. Scott Hamilton

• 1992 - 1992

Field research and survey as part of Boreal Forest research project with Dr.Scott Hamilton Field research and survey as part of Boreal Forest research project with Dr.Scott Hamilton