Experience

• University of Toronto

  Adjunct Professor

  HIS369, Aboriginal People of the Great Lakes, 1815-present
  HIS366, Aboriginal People of the Great Lakes, beginnings to 1815

• Thru the Red Door

  Research Consultant

  I conducted archival research for new museum exhibits for Rick Hill and the Woodland Cultural Centre. My work focused on biographical research on the headmasters and principals at the Mohawk Institute from 1828-1969.

• Trent University

  Adjunct Faculty

  Appointed to a 5 year term as Adjunct faculty in the School for the Study of Canada.

• Trent University

  Research Associate

  Alison worked at Trent University as a Research Associate

• Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs

  Research Advisor

  • Conduct research and write historical research reports related to the negotiation of land claims and litigation.
  • Manage the Maynard Sam George Library, including collection management, supervision of students and volunteers, and public outreach.
  • Research support for Ontario's response to the TRC, and for Treaties Recognition Week
  Provide on-demand historical research and advice to ministry staff, the Legal Services Branch, and other ministries across the OPS.
  • Lead the Negotiations and Reconciliation Division's Learning Strategy, including planning monthly learning events for ministry staff, and the broader OPS; manage the NRD Speakers Bureau to provide lectures to ministries across the province; Co-Chair the Cross-Ministry Indigenous Learning and Sharing Group
  

• Ontario Historical Society

  Director

  Alison worked at Ontario Historical Society as a Director