Karla Jessen Williamson

Karla Jessen Williamson
Born1954 (age 69–70)
Appamiut, Maniitsoq, Greenland,
Kingdom of Denmark
NationalityGreenlandic
EducationUniversity of Aberdeen, Scotland
Occupation(s)Educator, researcher
Employer(s)previously, University of Saskatchewan
Known forExecutive Director,
Arctic Institute of North America
SpouseRobert Gordon Williamson

Karla Jessen Williamson (born 1954 in Appamiut, Maniitsoq, Greenland, Kingdom of Denmark)[1] is an assistant professor of educational foundations at the University of Saskatchewan.[2] Formerly, she was the executive director of the Arctic Institute of North America (AINA), the first woman and first Inuk to hold the position.[3] Fluent in Danish, English, and Greenlandic,[4][5] she is an educator and researcher on cross-culturalism,[1] multiculturalism, antiracism, and Aboriginal epistemology.[6]

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  3. ^ Graham, Amanda (2006-09-11). "Notable Northern Women: Elders/Teachers/Scholars/Scientists". yukoncollege.yk.ca. Archived from the original on 2007-10-22. Retrieved 2008-10-24.
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  5. ^ Dickerson, Mark O. "Message from the Acting Executive Director" (PDF). ucalgary.ca. p. 3. Retrieved 2008-10-24.
  6. ^ "ICIHRP Roots of Resilience Project". mcgill.ca. 2008-10-06. Retrieved 2008-10-24.