The interview was conducted by undergraduate research assistant Fyza Azam. Fyza Azam: Could you tell me about a course you teach that addresses racialized ecologies? Zahra Tootonsab: Yes. I taught an undergraduate course called “Theories of Decolonization and Resistance” in 2025. I had worked as a TA before this, so I was very excited to…

The interview was conducted by undergraduate research assistant Fyza Azam. Fyza Azam: Could you tell me what you currently do or study? Ejiofor Nwogwu: I am a PhD student in the English and Cultural Studies department at McMaster University. I am currently in my second year, preparing for my comprehensive examination. My doctoral research examines…

The interview was conducted by undergraduate research assistant Fyza Azam. Fyza Azam: Could you tell me what you currently do or study? Bella Szwender: I’m currently in my third year of law school at Lakehead University, and I’m hoping to specialize in Indigenous Law, an area that our school offers. Fyza Azam: What is/was your…

The interview was conducted by undergraduate research assistant Fyza Azam. Fyza Azam: Could you tell me about a course you teach that addresses racialized ecologies? Renae Watchman: The course I want to talk about is a grad course I developed for English and Cultural Studies called “Seed Stories of Indigenous and Black Survivance.” By the…