{"id":1730,"date":"2025-03-13T22:51:44","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T22:51:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/arts\/?p=1730"},"modified":"2025-03-13T22:52:15","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T22:52:15","slug":"championing-indigenous-communication-and-empowering-student-voices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/arts\/2025\/03\/13\/championing-indigenous-communication-and-empowering-student-voices\/","title":{"rendered":"Championing Indigenous communication and empowering student voices"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>Championing Indigenous communication and empowering student voices<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1731 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/arts\/files\/2025\/03\/Kelsey-Headshot-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/arts\/files\/2025\/03\/Kelsey-Headshot-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/arts\/files\/2025\/03\/Kelsey-Headshot.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>In January 2025, Dr. Kelsey Blair joined the UFV School of Communication as the new Assistant Professor &#8211; Indigenous Communication Specialist. Welcome, Dr. Blair!<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Blair brings a passion for the transformative power of communication\u2014whether it\u2019s connecting communities, sharing stories, teaching, or challenging power structures. Her dedication to fostering meaningful conversations and learning opportunities is truly inspiring.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get to Know Dr. Kelsey Blair:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What inspired you to specialize in Indigenous Communication?<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>I am passionate about communication and its various potentials: to teach, entertain, connect, share stories, and resist power imbalances. These potentials come alive in Indigenous Communication, allowing us to learn, connect, and share alongside Indigenous people and communities.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you hope students take away from your classes?<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>I hope my students feel inspired to reflect critically on themselves, their surroundings, and their communities. Most importantly, I want them to feel empowered to communicate confidently across various settings.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>What has been the most rewarding aspect of your career so far?<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>As an educator, the most rewarding aspect has been supporting students on their learning journeys\u2014whether that means introducing them to new ideas or helping them develop new skills.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>We are excited about the knowledge and passion Dr. Blair brings to our community. It\u2019s great to have her on UFV\u2019s team!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Championing Indigenous communication and empowering student voices In January 2025, Dr. Kelsey Blair joined the UFV School of Communication as the new Assistant Professor &#8211; Indigenous Communication Specialist. Welcome, Dr. Blair! Dr. Blair brings a passion for the transformative power of communication\u2014whether it\u2019s connecting communities, sharing stories, teaching, or challenging power structures. 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