CURRICULUM VITAE

Laurila, Kelly, Ph.D.

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EDUCATION:

Ph.D, Faculty of Social Work, Wilfrid Laurier University, ON, 2018.

MSW, Aboriginal Field of Study, Wilfrid Laurier University, ON, 2010.

M.Ed., Counselling & Guidance, Southwest Texas State University, TX, 1991.

B.Ed., Aboriginal Adult Education, Brock University, ON, 2003.

B.A., Honours Psychology, University of Waterloo, ON, 1984.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

2019- Lecturer, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON.

2017- Lecturer, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, ON.

2009- Lecturer, Renison University College, Waterloo, ON.

2009-2010 Lecturer, Brock University, St. Catherine’s, ON.

1992-2014 Counsellor, Accessibility Services, Conestoga College, Kitchener, ON.

2001-2009 Counsellor for Aboriginal Students, Student Services, Conestoga College.

1993-1998 Learning Resource Consultant, Accessibility Services, Wilfrid Laurier University.

1994-1998 Career Counsellor, Student Services, Conestoga College.

1984-1988 Program Counsellor, K-W Habilitation Services, Kitchener, ON.

HONOURS:

Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS), 2016/2017.

Medal for Academic Excellence, MSW – Aboriginal Field of Study, Wilfrid Laurier University, 2010.

Honours with Distinction, B.Ed. Aboriginal Adult Education, Brock University, ON, 2003

Dean’s List 4.0 GPA, M.Ed. Counselling & Guidance, Southwest Texas State University, TX, 1991.

Honours Degree, Psychology, University of Waterloo, ON, 1984.

TEACHING:

Graduate Courses:

2017- Critical Indigenous Knowledge in Social Work (SK665)

2017- Reflexive Use of Self in Social Work (SK621)

Undergraduate Courses:

2019- Police Relations with Indigenous Peoples in Canada (LS/SOC330)

2018- Reconciliation: Implications for Settler Peoples (SDS450R; INDG110)

2009- Public Policy and Native Peoples in Canada (SDS311R)

2009- Indigenous Perspectives in Social Work (SWREN411R)

2017- Public Policy and Native Peoples in Canada (Walls-to-Bridges Version)

2017- Community Organization 1(SOCWK/SWREN222R)

2009 Aboriginal Teacher Development: Beginning our Journeys

2009 Curriculum Theory & Design in Aboriginal Adult Education

2010 Instructional Strategies: Ways of Teaching & Learning for Aboriginal Adult Ed.

2010 Aboriginal Leadership Issues: Healing, Learning & Leadership

2010 Aboriginal Teachers Development: Understanding our Journeys

PUBLICATIONS:

Papers in refereed journals 4

Papers in refereed conference proceedings. 4

Refereed conference panel presentations 2

Authored chapters in books 1

Technical reports 2

Workshops 15

Details:

Papers in refereed Journals:

Laurila, K. (2018). Reconciliation in social work: Creating ethical space through a relational

approach to circle pedagogy. Canadian Journal of Native Education, 40(1):92-110.

Laurila, K. & Willingham, L. (2017). Drum Circles and Community Music: Reconciling the

difference. International Journal of Community Music. 10(2):139-156.

Laurila, K. (2016). Reconciliation: All our relations. Consensus. 37(1):1-14.

Laurila, K. (2016). Indigenous knowledge? Listening for the drumbeat and searching for how I

know. Qualitative Social Work, 15(5-6):610-618.

Papers in Refereed Conference Proceedings:

Laurila, K. (2017, May 29). Refereed Pedagogy Showcase Presentation. Reconciliation: Creating

ethical space through a relational approach to circle pedagogy. Pedagogies of decolonization and reconciliation in post-secondary education. Ryerson University, ON.

Laurila, K. (2017, May 13). Refereed Conference Panel Presentation. Bridging culture through

song: An unlikely, yet inevitable relationship. International Community Music Conference. Wilfrid Laurier University, ON.

Laurila, K. (2016, May 19). Social Work: Our reflexive epistemological journeys of how we have

come to know: So far. Congress of Qualitative Inquiry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL.

Laurila, K. (2015, June 11). Refereed Conference Presentation. Bridging communities through song:

An urban reconciliation effort bringing Indigenous and Settler peoples together. Canadian

Indigenous/Native Studies Association (CINSA): Survivance & Reconciliation: 7 forward/ 7

back. Montreal, QC: Concordia University.

Refereed Conference Panel Presentations:

Laurila, K. (2017, April 1). Refereed Conference Panel Presentation. Laying roots through culture:

The role of arts and culture in resettlement and communicating the migration experience. Up/Rooted: Refugees, Resettlement, Community Conference. Wilfrid Laurier University, ON.

Laurila, K. (2016, May 19). Refereed Conference Panel Presentation. Social Work: In search of

epistemologies. Congress of Qualitative Inquiry. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL.

Authored Chapters in Books:

Laurila, K. (2020, pending). Song as the catalyst that enables envisioning ethical spaces within

and between. In L. Willingham (Ed.), Walking the boundaries in community music.

Technical Reports:

Laurila, K. Proposal for White Owl Native Ancestry Association: First Peoples’ Place: Wholistic

Child & Family Resource Hub of Waterloo Region. Kitchener, On. 2016, May 12.

Laurila, K. Proposal for an Indigenous Child & Family Resource Centre of Waterloo Region. Region

of Waterloo Children’s Services, Waterloo, ON. 2012, February 23.

Workshops:

Laurila, K. (2019, Nov. 26). Critiquing the journey of reconciliation. Well-Being Waterloo Region:

First Nations, Inuit and Métis Advisory and Advocacy Circle. Waterloo. ON.

Laurila, K. (2019, Nov. 5). The contradiction, and direction, for Indigenous/police relations. Third

Age Learning (TAL) KW. Rim Park, Waterloo, ON.

Laurila, K. & Willingham, L. (2017, Nov. 3). Bridgebuilding with song and ethical space. Interlude

2017: Conference of the Ontario Music Educators’ Ass. Deerhurst Resort: Huntsville, ON.

Laurila, K. (2016, November 9). Healing from the drum: Wholistic experiences of Indigenous drum

circle. Music Care Webinar Series Presentation. Wilfrid Laurier University. Waterloo, ON.

Laurila, K. (2016, October 16). Social Action, Ethical Space and Circle Pedagogy. Integrating

Knowledges Summit: Truth and Reconciliation Response Projects. University of Waterloo. Waterloo, ON.

Laurila, K. (2016, October 14). Youth Truth and Reconciliation Workshop. Integrating Knowledges

Summit: Truth and Reconciliation Response Projects. University of Waterloo. Waterloo, ON.

Laurila, K. (2016, May 13). Reconciliation. Presentation at Huron-Perth Catholic District School

Board. Dublin, ON.

Laurila, K. (2016, January 27). Reconciliation: Truth & Reconciliation Education Forum. Kitchener,

ON: The Family Centre.

Laurila, K. (2015, March 30). Day of Dialogue: Truth & Reconciliation after TRC. Waterloo,

ON: Waterloo Lutheran Seminary, Wilfrid Laurier University.

Laurila, K. (2010, November). An Indigenous wholistic healing approach to coping with anxiety.

Research presentation made at the “Emerging Models of Wholistic Healing Practices” Conference at Wilfrid Laurier University, Kitchener, ON.

Laurila, K. (2011, November; 2010, October). Cultural competency: An Indigenous perspective. Conestoga College, Kitchener, ON.

Laurila, K. (2010, May). Homelessness, housing and the impact of colonization on Aboriginal peoples. Presentation to the Homelessness & Housing Umbrella Group of Waterloo Region, Kitchener, ON.

Laurila, K. (2008, August). Aboriginal healing and the impact of colonization. Presentation to the

United Steel Workers of Canada, Toronto, ON.

Laurila, K. (2008, 2007, 2006, May). Aboriginal healing. Presentation to Social Work students at

Renison University College, Waterloo, ON.

Laurila, K. (2006-2008). Aboriginal healing. Presentation to Human Services students at Conestoga

College, Kitchener, ON.

RESEARCH PROJECTS:

Laurila, K. (2018). Reconciliation: Facilitating ethical space between Indigenous women and girls of a drum circle and white, Settler men of a police chorus.

The purpose of this dissertation research project was to seek understanding through an Indigenous research framework of how a singing partnership between Indigenous women and girls of a drum circle and white, Settler men of a police chorus (i.e., representing public relations for Waterloo Regional Police Services) has been sustained within a local context for five years. Knowing the historical and ongoing colonial systemic violence in policing practices with Indigenous peoples in Canada, it seems unlikely that such a partnership would take place. Through engagement, an ethical space was created that enabled dialogue and understanding of one another, and a critical consciousness of the need for ideological systemic change in policing policies and practices. This singing partnership was the bridge that enabled passageway beyond singing to discussions and engagement with the local police chief and police services.

Laurila, K. & Willingham, L. (2017). Drum Circles and Community Music: Reconciling the

difference.

This research project was conducted with a local Indigenous women and girls’ drum circle of which Kelly was songcarrier. Using Indigenous methodology and acknowledgement of the researcher being insider and outsider, stories of the women and girls were gathered as to what the drum circle means to them. The drum circle provided a means to help meet spiritual, emotional/relational, mental (learning) and physical needs. While singing, dancing, and drumming were the invitations to come together, the essence of the drum circle’s existence was that it provided a decolonized space for Indigenous women and girls to find connections to their cultural identities and traditions in an urban setting. Colonization was the catalyst for the drum circle’s existence.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), 2010-present.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES:

Board of Directors - Family and Children’s Services of the Waterloo Region, Sept. 2019 -

Wellbeing Waterloo Region. First Nations, Inuit, Métis Advisory and Advocacy Circle. Sept. 2018 -

Harassment & Discrimination Committee. Renison University College. March 2018 – present.

Indigenization Strategy:Policies and Procedures Working Group.University of Waterloo.Nov/17-Jun/18.

Aboriginal Education Council, Wilfrid Laurier University, April 2010 – September 2012.

Board of Directors, K-W Urban Native Wigwam Project, Kitchener, ON, June 2000 – May 2011

Conestoga College Committee on Disability Issues, Kitchener, ON, September 1998 – August 2014

COMMUNITY SERVICE:

Facilitator (Song Carrier), Mino Ode Kwewak N’gamowak Drum Circle, Kitchener, ON, 2003-

Facilitator (Song Carrier), Grand Valley Institution for Women Drum Circle, Kitchener. 2015-

Bridging Communities through Song annual concert with Mino Ode Kwewak N’gamowak and Waterloo Regional Police Male Chorus (creating ideological change) Kitchener, ON, 2012-

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