Justine Berezintsev

Analyst, Indigenous Education at CMEC
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(386) 825-5501
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada, CA
Languages
  • English -
  • French -
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Credentials

  • The Fundamentals of OCAP
    First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC)
    Oct, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Certification of Participation
    Jean-Pictet Competition
    Mar, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Certificate of Achievement
    Amnesty International
    Jan, 2018
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • CMEC
    • Canada
    • Government Relations
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Analyst, Indigenous Education
      • Sep 2021 - Present

      Returned to this role on a permanent basis after holding the position of Interim ManagerContinued to lead thematic research and analysis to further CMEC’s mandate for Indigenous education Managed the efforts of governmental committees and working groups responsible for improving Indigenous educationSupported the development of Indigenous education projects across the Policy sectorParticipated in the successful planning of the pan-Canadian CMEC Symposium on Indigenizing Education (held on July 5-6, 2022)Supported the development of CMEC's new strategic direction for Indigenous education, as outlined in the CMEC Indigenous Education Plan, 2023-27Acted as the point of contact on issues related to Indigenous education within the Policy sector Show less

    • Interim Manager, Indigenous Education
      • May 2021 - Sep 2021

      Policy sectorManaged CMEC’s pan-Canadian work on Indigenous education in alignment with the priorities outlined in the triennial CMEC Indigenous Education PlanCoordinated the CMEC Indigenous education unit and collaborated with internal colleagues across sectors to support CMEC’s Indigenous education mandateCommunicated with pan-Canadian partners in various spheres to ensure the continued success of ongoing projects

    • Analyst, Indigenous Education
      • Sep 2020 - May 2021

      Policy SectorConducted thematic research and analysis on varied topics to further CMEC’s mandate for Indigenous educationActed as the point of contact on issues related to Indigenous education within the Policy sectorManaged and coordinated the projects of various CMEC focus and working groups responsible for Indigenous education, with a focus on critical priority areas such as Indigenous languages, Indigenous student success and well-being, and intercultural understandingProvided an innovative perspective on new pathways of interest for the Indigenous education unit, including the incorporation of an international vision and gender-based approach Show less

  • United Nations Human Rights
    • International Affairs
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Independent Consultant for the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples
      • Feb 2022 - Aug 2022

      Drafted statements for the Rapporteur's attendance at various meetings, including high-level gatherings organized by international organizations Reviewed and prepared UN special procedures communications on alleged violations of the rights of Indigenous peoples Contributed to the drafting of annual thematic reports to the Human Rights Council and the UN General Assembly Drafted statements for the Rapporteur's attendance at various meetings, including high-level gatherings organized by international organizations Reviewed and prepared UN special procedures communications on alleged violations of the rights of Indigenous peoples Contributed to the drafting of annual thematic reports to the Human Rights Council and the UN General Assembly

  • IWGIA - International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs
    • Denmark
    • International Affairs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Research Assistant
      • Nov 2021 - Feb 2022

      Conducted research and analysis on the work of UN treaty bodies in relation to the rights of indigenous peoples Assisted in drafting and editing the article “The Work of the UN Treaty Bodies and Indigenous Peoples Rights,” published in April 2022, in IWGIA’s yearly publication, "The Indigenous World 2022", (pages 770-787) Conducted research and analysis on the work of UN treaty bodies in relation to the rights of indigenous peoples Assisted in drafting and editing the article “The Work of the UN Treaty Bodies and Indigenous Peoples Rights,” published in April 2022, in IWGIA’s yearly publication, "The Indigenous World 2022", (pages 770-787)

  • IWGIA - International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs
    • Denmark
    • International Affairs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Research Assistant
      • Sep 2020 - Feb 2021

      Conducted research and analysis on the work of UN treaty bodies in relation to the rights of indigenous peoples Assisted in drafting and editing the article “The Work of the UN Treaty Bodies and Indigenous Peoples Rights,” published on April 21, 2021, in IWGIA’s yearly publication, "The Indigenous World 2021", (pages 759-775) Conducted research and analysis on the work of UN treaty bodies in relation to the rights of indigenous peoples Assisted in drafting and editing the article “The Work of the UN Treaty Bodies and Indigenous Peoples Rights,” published on April 21, 2021, in IWGIA’s yearly publication, "The Indigenous World 2021", (pages 759-775)

  • United Nations Human Rights
    • International Affairs
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Project Assistant for the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
      • Jun 2020 - Sep 2020

      Drafted project funding proposals for various large justice-driven foundations Conducted research and analyzed data on improving the implementation of the Special Rapporteur’s recommendations Tasked to assist on any other ad hoc project, including conducting country-specific research and reviewing individual communications Drafted project funding proposals for various large justice-driven foundations Conducted research and analyzed data on improving the implementation of the Special Rapporteur’s recommendations Tasked to assist on any other ad hoc project, including conducting country-specific research and reviewing individual communications

  • IWGIA - International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs
    • Denmark
    • International Affairs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Research Assistant
      • Sep 2019 - Feb 2020

      Conducted research and analysis on the work of UN treaty bodies in relation to the rights of indigenous peoples Assisted in drafting and editing the article “The Work of the UN Treaty Bodies and Indigenous Peoples Rights,” published on May 26, 2020, in IWGIA’s yearly publication, "The Indigenous World 2020", (pages 712-725) Conducted research and analysis on the work of UN treaty bodies in relation to the rights of indigenous peoples Assisted in drafting and editing the article “The Work of the UN Treaty Bodies and Indigenous Peoples Rights,” published on May 26, 2020, in IWGIA’s yearly publication, "The Indigenous World 2020", (pages 712-725)

  • United Nations
    • International Affairs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Intern for the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
      • Jul 2019 - Dec 2019

      Human Rights Council and Treaty Mechanisms Division - Human Rights Treaties Branch - Anti-torture, Coordination, and Funds Section - Coordination o Conducted research on a number of indicators for the Third Biennial Secretary General’s Report on Treaty Body Strengthening o Assisted in ongoing efforts for harmonization of treaty bodies o Established an excel database tracking treaty body-related cases of reprisal o Gained expertise in the functioning of UN human rights mechanisms Thematic Engagement, Special Procedures and Right to Development Division - Rule of Law, Equality and Non-Discrimination Branch - Indigenous Peoples and Minorities Section o Drafted summary reports for the Human Rights Council annual half-day panel on the rights of indigenous peoples and for a two-day expert consultation on minority rights o Revised and edited a training manual on the rights to free, prior and informed consent of indigenous peoples o Conducted preliminary research for a comparative analysis of legal standards applicable to indigenous peoples and local communities o Reviewed applications, conducted interviews and provided general support for the 2020 OHCHR Indigenous Peoples Fellowship Show less

  • Sciences Po
    • France
    • Education Management
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Researcher
      • Sep 2018 - May 2019

      Developed a legal project focused on the right to education as provided by international human rights law with a team of students (runner-up for the Anthony Mainguené prize and selected to be renewed in 2019/2020 and 2021/2022) Led and participated in extensive legal research and human rights advocacy Communicated with several partners in strategizing and planning a human rights campaign Drafted an in-depth human rights report, entitled "“Limited Potential” The Right to Higher Education in France Impact of Place of Origin and of Cost on Inequality" and published in 2020. Translated report from English to French Show less

  • Human Rights Legal Support Centre/Centre d'assistance juridique en matière de droits de la personne
    • Legal Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Legal Case Coordinator
      • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

      Position also held from June 2017 to August 2017Managed a selective team of human rights lawyers Handled highly sensitive, confidential, and privileged documentation and correspondences for senior managers and lawyersCoordinated the filing of pleadings and other legal documents to appropriate courts Managed administrative access to senior legal counsel

    • Human Rights Advisor
      • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

      Provided preliminary human rights guidance and advice to the public Handled with care a number of sensitive calls with individuals with delicate concerns and from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations, including individuals from indigenous communitiesLed exhaustive legal research, analysis, and arguments for human rights defenseBecame familiar with key issues and mechanisms linked to human rights in the province, including specific challenges relevant to indigenous communitiesWorked harmoniously alongside numerous teams of lawyers, managers, and other advisors Show less

Education

  • Sciences Po
    Master's degree, Human Rights and Humanitarian Action
    2018 - 2020
  • Rockhurst University
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Criminal Justice, Political Science & Global Studies
    2014 - 2018
  • Lycée Français de Toronto
    French Baccalaureate, Biology
    2011 - 2014

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