Brock Pitawanakwat
Associate Professor
(Anishinaabe – Whitefish River First Nation)
Email: pitawanb@yorku.ca
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His MA thesis looked at Indigenous political movements in southern Mexico and his PhD dissertation explored language revitalization efforts of the Anishinaabeg in Manitoba and Ontario. Prior faculty appointments include First Nations University (2003-2008), University of Winnipeg (2008-2009), and the University of Sudbury (2013-2018). He also worked for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission as a researcher from 2010-2013. Current research interests include Indigenous language revitalization, health, history, labour and politics.
His MA thesis looked at Indigenous political movements in southern Mexico and his PhD dissertation explored language revitalization efforts of the Anishinaabeg in Manitoba and Ontario. Prior faculty appointments include First Nations University (2003-2008), University of Winnipeg (2008-2009), and the University of Sudbury (2013-2018). He also worked for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission as a researcher from 2010-2013. Current research interests include Indigenous language revitalization, health, history, labour and politics.
Degrees
PhD, VictoriaMA, Victoria
BA, U of Regina
Research Interests
Approach to Teaching
Dr. Pitawanakwat has taught the following courses in the Indigenous Studies Program:
INDG 1050 Introduction to Indigenous Studies
INDG 2060 Treaties and the Indian Act
INDG 2070 Introduction to Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe)
INDG 2780 Indigenous Peoples and Education
INDG 3050 Indigenous Protocols and Methodologies
Upcoming Courses
| Term | Course Number | Section | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall/Winter 2025 | AP/INDG2060 6.0 | A | Treaties and the Indian Act | SEMR |
| Fall/Winter 2025 | AP/INDG4705 6.0 | A | Indigenous Theory | SEMR |
His MA thesis looked at Indigenous political movements in southern Mexico and his PhD dissertation explored language revitalization efforts of the Anishinaabeg in Manitoba and Ontario. Prior faculty appointments include First Nations University (2003-2008), University of Winnipeg (2008-2009), and the University of Sudbury (2013-2018). He also worked for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission as a researcher from 2010-2013. Current research interests include Indigenous language revitalization, health, history, labour and politics.
His MA thesis looked at Indigenous political movements in southern Mexico and his PhD dissertation explored language revitalization efforts of the Anishinaabeg in Manitoba and Ontario. Prior faculty appointments include First Nations University (2003-2008), University of Winnipeg (2008-2009), and the University of Sudbury (2013-2018). He also worked for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission as a researcher from 2010-2013. Current research interests include Indigenous language revitalization, health, history, labour and politics.
Degrees
PhD, VictoriaMA, Victoria
BA, U of Regina
Research Interests
All Publications
Approach to Teaching
Dr. Pitawanakwat has taught the following courses in the Indigenous Studies Program:
INDG 1050 Introduction to Indigenous Studies
INDG 2060 Treaties and the Indian Act
INDG 2070 Introduction to Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe)
INDG 2780 Indigenous Peoples and Education
INDG 3050 Indigenous Protocols and Methodologies
Upcoming Courses
| Term | Course Number | Section | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall/Winter 2025 | AP/INDG2060 6.0 | A | Treaties and the Indian Act | SEMR |
| Fall/Winter 2025 | AP/INDG4705 6.0 | A | Indigenous Theory | SEMR |
