S01E16: Indigenous Insights: Melissa Tremblay

Dr. Melissa Tremblay is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta . She is a Métis scholar, born and raised in rural Alberta. Melissa has a background in program evaluation, project management, children’s mental health, and working with Indigenous children and families using community-grounded methods. Melissa has worked in the field of evaluation for over ten years, and maintains a private evaluation practice. Her research and clinical background is focused on children’s mental health and working with Indigenous children and families from a strength-based perspective. Her research interests are primarily focused on exploring the development, resilience, and mental health of Indigenous children, youth, and families, as well as the use of arts-based methods with diverse populations. Melissa’s research takes a relational, community-based participatory approach and has allowed her the privilege of working in partnership with Indigenous peoples, communities, schools, and agencies across the country.   Resources from this Episode    Dissertation: Understanding the Experiences and Characteristics of Teen Families Involved in a Supportive Housing Program The episode transcript can be found here.  For more visit: https://gladysrowe.com/category/indigenousinsights/    If you are loving this podcast and would like to offer support please visit: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/InsightsPod