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Professor Wanda Wuttunee, Department of Native Studies, University of Manitoba Dr. Wanda Wuttunee is Department head of Native Studies at the University of Manitoba. Professor Wuttunee earned her PhD from the University of Manitoba for her research into successful economic development strategies employed by Canadian Aboriginal communities. She earned her Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Calgary and focussed on business law during studies for a Bachelor of Law degree also at the University of Calgary. Research for her Masters in Business degree captured the experience of Alaska’s native land claims. Dr. Wuttunee continued her exploration of a community-based perspective of economic resilience as outlined in her book entitled Living Rhythms: Lessons in Aboriginal Economic Resilience and Vision (Montreal :McGill-Queen’s University Press, 2004). She recently co-authored with Dr. Isobel M. Findlay the study entitled Aboriginal Women’s Community Economic Development: Measuring and Promoting Success, (2007) 13:4 IRPP Choices. She is also the author of In Business for Ourselves: Northern Entrepreneurs (Montreal: McGill Queen’s University Press, 1992). Proud to explore the development of Aboriginal economy in Canada, Dr. Wuttunee is a member of Red Pheasant First Nation, Saskatchewan. Her work examines the strength of the community and the gifts that Aboriginal people bring to the business table. She is interested in the role of tradition, culture and gender in the decision-making process used by communities in developing and implementing their economic development strategies. Her work in the community includes board positions and committee work around issues of education, business and culture. She participated in the 2003 Commonwealth Study Conference in Australia for future leaders entitled “People First in a Global Community.” |
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