Weyt-kp xwexwéytp (formal hello to everyone). I’m Georgina Martin from the Secwepemc nation, specifically T’exel’c from the interior of British Columbia.
I currently teach in the Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies Department at Vancouver Island University. Prior to my academic career, I worked with various levels of provincial and federal governments, Non-Government Organizations, and Indigenous communities. My work life is dedicated to assisting and promoting Indigenous peoples’ growth. I am a passionate life-long learner and I look for ways to facilitate learning and teaching. My goal is to introduce important content and help others develop comprehensive skills to be successful in working alongside and within Indigenous communities. My principles are based on Indigenous Knowledge pedagogy, intergenerational knowledge transmission, and land-based learning. Read bio.
I began my PhD journey at the University of British Columbia in September 2008 and I successfully defended my dissertation on February 6, 2014. My Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies Ph.D. was conferred in May 2014.
Following that, I continued on my academic journey. Soon after, I had the opportunity to be interviewed by the University of British Columbia (UBC). This interview provided a platform for me to share insights and experiences from my pursuit of a doctoral degree. Through this opportunity, I was able to reflect on my academic growth, discuss my interests and goals in the field of educational studies, and engage in meaningful conversations. This experience enriched my academic dialogue and highlighted UBC’s commitment to fostering academic exploration.
In 2024, I published a book titled Drumming Our Way Home: Intergenerational Learning, Teaching, and Indigenous Ways of Knowing and was interviewed by professor Andre Elias Mazawi from the UBC Department of Educational Studies.
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