Publications
Monographs
Forthcoming (2024). Métis Music: Stories of Recognition and Resurgence. Montreal: McGill-Queen’s.
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles and Book Chapters
Forthcoming. With Suzanne Steele, Michelle Porter, Lily Overacker, and Dillon Apsassin. “The Red River Jig Family Network: Music-Dance-Story as Métis Re-search Methodology.” Pawaatamihk: Journal of Métis Thinkers.
2023. With Roderick McLeod. “Métis in Lethbridge: A Conversation with Elder Roderick McLeod.” In Racism in Southern Alberta and Anti-Racist Activism for Change, ed. by Carolin Hodes and Glenda Bonifacio. Edmonton: Athabasca University Press.
2022. “Ethical Responsiveness at the Intersection of Critical Indigenous Studies and Music Scholarship.” In The Routledge Companion to Ethics and Research in Ethnomusicology, ed. by Johnathon Stock and Beverley Diamond, 34-47. New York: Routledge.
2021. “Music Research and the Sound Archive: A Meditation on Ethnomusicological Engagement with Collection-Oriented Research and Re(p)(m)atriation.” Yearbook for Traditional Music 53: 103-26.
2020. “Thievery or Giving Back? The Challenges and Potentials of Using Theatre to Disseminate Ethnomusicological Research.” Studies in Musical Theatre 14(1): 51-64.
2020. “Metis (Style) Fiddling: From Historical Roots to Contemporary Practice.” In Traditional Musics in Canada: Contemporary Expressions and Cultural Resonances, ed. by Anna Hoefnagels, Sherry Johnson, and Judith Klassen. Montreal: McGill-Queen’s.
2018. “‘From Identity to Alliance’: Challenging Métis ‘Inauthenticity’ through Alliance Studies.” Yearbook for Traditional Music 50: 91–117.
2018. “Silencing the Other Within: Metis Music at Manitoba’s Old-Time Fiddle Competitions.” Ethnomusicology 62(2): 265–90.
2016. “‘Giving Them Back Their Spirit’: Multiculturalism and Resurgence at a Metis Cultural Festival.” MUSICultures 43(1): 64–88.
2015. “Singing for Frog Plain: Representing Canadian/Metis Relations through Falcon’s Songs.” Ethnologies 37(1): 43–64.
Public-Facing Publications
2019. “Métis music in the archives.” Métis Voyageur 101: 11.
2019. With Ooleepeeka Eegeesiak. “Participation in Indigenous Ceremonies: A How-To Guide.” The Meliorist 52(6): 12–13.
2018. With Ooleepeeka Eegeesiak. “On Whose Terms? Names for Indigenous Peoples.” The Meliorist 51(6): 6.
2018. “‘The Goddamn [opera] is Dead!’ How A Major Cultural Production Continued a Legacy of Marginalization and Forgetting.” Canadian Notes and Queries, January 23.
2017. “If ‘indigenizing’ education feels this good, we aren’t doing it right.” The Conversation, November 19.
2015. “Metis Music and the Settler Imagination.” Canadian Folk Music 49(1): 1–8.
2015. “Spirit of the Narrows: Storytelling and Music, Academia and the Stage.” With Anne Lederman. Canadian Folk Music 49(4): 1–7.
2015. “An Interview with Simone Blais.” Canadian Folk Music 49(2/3): 45–48.
2013. “Remembering Women Fiddlers in Manitoba: A Conversation with Fiddler Beatrice Durupt.” Canadian Folk Music 47(1): 1–7.
Encyclopedia Articles
2018. “Ethical Issues when Interacting with Indigenous Music and Musicians." Encyclopedia of Business and Professional Ethics, Deborah C. Poff and Alex C. Michalos, eds. T. Patrick Carrabré, section ed. Springer.
Theses
2013. “Music, Power, and Relations: Fiddling as a Meeting Place between Indigenous and Re-Settler Manitobans.” PhD diss., York University.
2008. “Gender, Race, and (Hetero)Sexuality in Country Music Video: Three Case Studies.” MRP, York University.
Review Essays
2018. “New Directions and Revisionist Histories in Métis Studies.” Acadiensis XLVII(2): 1–9.
Book Reviews
Forthcoming. Invited review of The Oxford Handbook of Musical Repatriation, by Frank Gunderson, Robert Lancefield, and Bret Woods (eds.). Ethnomusicology.
2020. Invited review of Distorted Descent: White Claims to Indigenous Identity, by Darryl Leroux. Book Review 2020 (Canadian Notes and Queries).
2019. Invited review of Buffy Sainte-Marie: The Authorized Biography, by Andrea Warner. CAML Review 47(2-3): 82-83.
2018. Invited review of The Creator’s Game: Lacrosse, Identity, and Indigenous Nationhood, by Allan Downey. Book Review 2018 (Canadian Notes and Queries): 21-22.
2016. Invited review of The Comeback: How Aboriginals Are Reclaiming Power and Influence, by John Ralston Saul. Canadian Journal of Native Studies 35(2): 258–60.
2015. Invited review of Essential Song: Three Decades of Northern Cree Music, by Lynn Whidden. Yearbook for Traditional Music 47: W-3–W-5 (Book Notes).
2014. Invited review of Bellows and Bows, by Sherry Johnson (editor). Canadian Folk Music 48(1): 19–20.
2008. Invited review of String City, vol. 1: 16 Original Bluegrass and Irish Fiddle Tunes for Intermediate to Advanced Players, by Roxanne Young. Canadian Folk Music 42(3): 34–5.
CD Reviews
2016. Invited review of Old Man’s Table, by Anne Lederman. Canadian Folk Music 50(1): 46.
2013. Invited review of Calico, by Erynn Marshall. Canadian Folk Music 46(4): 33–34.
2013. Invited review of Jocelyn Pettit, by Jocelyn Pettit. Canadian Folk Music 47(1): 29–30.
2010. Invited review of Mesdames et messieurs, by Le Vent du Nord. Canadian Folk Music 43(4): 39.
2008. Invited review of Darcy Stamp, by Darcy Stamp. Canadian Folk Music 43(3): 39.
2008. Invited review of Inspired, by Alexis MacIsaac. Canadian Folk Music 42(3): 37.
Creative Output
2017. Multimedia Project Documenting Métis Heritage Celebration’s 10th Anniversary, Oshawa, Ontario. Includes video, audio, photos, interviews excerpts, and write-up about the event, and the event’s history.
Presentations
Conference presentations
2022. “Music, Dance, Land Back: The Resurgent Efficacy of Métis Cultural Festivals.” Society for Ethnomusicology annual conference, New Orleans.
2022. “Métis Music in and Beyond the Settler State.” International Council for Traditional Music, Lisbon, Portugal.
2021. “Storytelling Métis Fiddle Dance History.” Canadian Society for Traditional Music annual conference, virtual conference.
2021. “Li Keur: Putting the Heart Back into Métis Stories.” Society for Ethnomusicology annual conference, virtual conference.
2020. “Ethnomusicology, Indigenous Theory/Theorists, and the Ethics of Responsiveness.” Society for Ethnomusicology annual conference, virtual conference.
2020. “Repatriation and the Sound Archive: Ethnomusicological Engagement with (Un)Ethical Recording Practices.” Social Distinction in the 21st Recording Studio, University of Lethbridge, AB.
2019. “Revival, Recognition, Resurgence: Metis Music in and Beyond the Settler State.” Society for Ethnomusicology annual conference, Bloomington, IN.
2018. “The Roots/Routes of Métis Music: Some Preliminary Thoughts on Repatriation.” Canadian Society for Traditional Music annual conference, Regina, SK.
2018. “Repatriating Métis Music: Context, Challenges, and Priorities.” Native American and Indigenous Studies Association annual conference, Los Angeles, CA.
2017. “‘From Identity to Alliance’: Challenging Métis ‘Inauthenticity’ Through Alliance Studies.” Society for Ethnomusicology annual conference, Denver, CO.
2017. “‘From Identity to Alliance’: Challenging Métis ‘Inauthenticity’ Through Alliance Studies.” International Council for Traditional Music conference, Limerick, Ireland.
2016. “Métis-Norwegian Musical Exchange in the Borderlands.” Primary author (with Laura Ellestad). Society for Ethnomusicology Annual Conference, Washington DC.
2016. “A Preliminary Exploration of the Potentials and Challenges of Writing (Music) Ethnography for Theatre.” Canadian Society for Traditional Music (CSTM) Annual Conference, Quebec City, QC.
2015. “Negotiating Old and New: The Red River Jig as Revival and Resurgence.” Society for Ethnomusicology (SEM) Annual Conference, Austin, TX.
2015. “Negotiating Old and New: The Red River Jig as Revival and Resurgence.” North Atlantic Fiddle Convention 2015, Sydney and Baddeck, NS.
2015. “Singing for Frog Plain: Representing Canadian/Metis Relations through ‘Falcon’s Song.’” CSTM Annual Conference 2015, Cape Breton University, Sydney, NS.
2013. “From Pilgrimage to Resurgence: Metisfest and the Everyday.” CSTM Annual Conference 2013, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.
2012. “Applied Ethnomusicology: A Workshop on Epistemology, Methodology, and Practice.” Organizer and Chair. CSTM Annual Conference 2012, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON.
2011. “Contesting Métis Fiddling: The Fiddle Contest Arena as Modern Intervention and Revival.” Primary author (with Sarah Quick). International Council for Traditional Music (ICTM) World Conference 2011, Memorial University, St. John’s, NL.
2010. “Redefining the Metis Nation: Competitive Metis Fiddling in Manitoba.” CSTM/IASPM Annual Conference 2010, University of Regina, Regina, SK.
2009. “Crossing Borders: Researching Fiddle Music in Canada.” CUMS Annual Conference 2009, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON.
2008. “(Re)constructing Gender: ‘Taking the Long Way’ with the Dixie Chicks.” SEM Niagara Chapter Meeting, York University, Toronto, ON.
Invited Talks and Workshops
2022. “Métis (Style) Music and Critique as Care.” Guest speaker, York University colloquium series “Friday Forums.”
2022. Guest facilitator for discussion of Hungry Listening, York University.
2022. “Métis Music.” Guest Lecture for Indigenous Musics, University of Cape Breton.
2021. Behind the Art with Dr. Monique Giroux, hosted by Dr. Arlan Shultz, ASTeRIX series, University of Lethbridge, virtual event.
2021. “Métis Chansons in the Centre du Patrimoine Archives.” Canadian Society for Traditional Music annual conference, virtual conference.
2021. “Music, Voice, Representation: A Conversation on Music and Research-Creation.” Women Scholars Speakers Series, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB.
2020. “Many Voices at the Table: A Conversation About the Need for Equity in Canadian Ethnomusicology.” Society for Ethnomusicology annual conference, roundtable, virtual conference.
2019. “Sonic Sovereignty in the Age of Indigenization.” PUBlic Professor Series: 5-Minute Edition, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB.
2019. “‘To Live as if it Matter[s]’: What Critical Indgienous Theory Taught Me about Studying Music.” Guest Lecture for Graduate Seminar in Music, York University, Toronto.
2018. “Life After Your Postdoc.” Presentation for the 3rd Annual Postdoc Appreciation Day, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB.
2018. “Indigenous Musics (and some Métis Popular Culture).” Guest lecture for Indigenous Pop Culture, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB.
2018. “Métis Identity, Ethnomusicology, and Settler/Indigenous Relations.” Guest Lecture for Introduction to Native American Studies, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB.
2018. "Mutuality and Equality: 'Building Student Capacity for Intercultural Understanding, Empathy, and Mutual Respect'." South Western Alberta Teachers' Convention, Lethbridge, AB.
2017. “‘The Goddamn [Opera] Is Dead!’ Louis Riel and the Marginalization of a Forgotten People.” Take Two Series, University of Lethbridge. November 23.
2017. “A Preliminary Exploration of the Potentials and Challenges of Writing (Music) Ethnography for Theatre.” Queen’s University School of Drama and Music Colloquium Series, Kingston, ON.
2017. “Old-Time Fiddling and Narratives of Mainstream Canada.” Lecture for course titled Canadian Music Since 1930 (open to the public). Queen’s University, Kingston, ON.
2016. “Métis Music and the Settler Imagination.” Queen’s University School of Drama and Music Colloquium Series, Kingston, ON.
2016. “The Red River Jig.” Lecture for course titled Music and Dance. Queen’s University, Kingston, ON.
2016. “Métis Fiddling.” Class Lecture in course titled First Peoples, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON.
2015. “Métis Fiddling.” Workshop with Calvin Vollrath. North Atlantic Fiddle Convention/Celtic Colours International, Sydney and Baddeck, Nova Scotia.
2010. “Negotiating Difference, (Re)Defining Stylistic Parameters: An Exploration of Metis Fiddling.” Colloquium Series 2009–2010, York University, Toronto.