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Biography / Academic Background
I received my PhD in social work in 2018 and an MSW in Indigenous field of study in 2010, both from Wilfrid Laurier University. I have been teaching at Renison University College since 2009.
Selected Publications
- Laurila, Kelly. "Reconciliation in social work: Creating ethical space through a relational approach to circle pedagogy." Canadian Journal of Native Education (2018)
- Laurila, Kelly . & Willingham, Lee. "Drum Circles and Community Music: Reconciling the difference." International Journal of Community Music. (2017)
- Laurila, Kelly. Reconciliation: All our relations. Consensus. (2016)
- Laurila, Kelly. Indigenous knowledge? Listening for the drumbeat and searching for how I know. Qualitative Social Work. (2016)
- Laurila, Kelly. "Song as the catalyst that enables envisioning ethical spaces within and between." In L. Willingham (Ed.), Walking the boundaries in community music. (2019, pending)
Contact Info:
Office hours: By appointment, please connect with me directly to arrange a meeting.
Languages spoken: English