Nykkie Lugosi-Schimpf, PhD, MA, BA Hons.
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Contact
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Native Studies
- nmacaoud@ualberta.ca
Overview
Area of Study / Keywords
International Indigeneity Racism Nationhood Discourse/Frame/Media Analysis
About
Nicole (Nykkie) Lugosi-Schimpf is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta. She is a registered citizen of the Métis Nation of Alberta with Cree-Métis and Eastern European heritage.
Research
Nykkie is a qualitative scholar specializing in: International Indigeneity, BIPOC-Indigenous relations (Canada and Central Europe), nation(hood), identity, and structural racism. Current projects include: Confronting Nationalist Narratives: Educating Newcomers about Indigenous Canada, Beyond the Deficit: Indigenous and Romani Insights on Resistance and Resilience, and No Outsides: Underground Arts as a Catalyst for Pluralism in an Era of Polarization.
Media:
University Affairs Story by Sparrow McGowan.
April 14, 2022. “Multi-university project uses digital literacy to fight discrimination.”
CBC Radio-Canada (in French)
May 8, 2021. "Des étudiants augmentent la représentativité autochtone sur Wikipédia."
University of Alberta Folio Story by Jordan M. Cook.
April 30, 2021. "Bringing Indigenous Perspectives to Wikipedia."
https://www.ualberta.ca/folio/2021/04/students-bring-indigenous-perspectives-to-wikipedia.html
Dan Levy talks with Dr. Tracy Bear and Dr. Paul Gareau from the University of Alberta, with special guest Dr. Nykkie Lugosi. YouTube.
September 27, 2020. "Indigenous Canada Module 6: A Modern Indian?"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tn2nxgAhf7I&t=3045s
HUM 101 Radio Segment
October 16, 2020. "Introduction and thinking about were we are."
https://hum101onair.wordpress.com/2020/10/11/week-1/
WikiEdu Blog Post by Helaine Blumenthal
January 13, 2021. "Improving Wikipedia's Coverage of Indigenous Canadians."
https://wikiedu.org/blog/2021/01/13/improving-wikipedias-coverage-of-indigenous-canadians/
Courses
EXNS 2800 - Countering Stereotypes of Indigenous Peoples
This course pulls the rug from underneath settler-based constructions of Indigeneity. Taking up the most prevalent stereotypes of Indigenous people, the course will provide context and reflection-based learning to give students the ability to unpack and challenge the narratives that both skew the lived experience of Indigenous peoples and allow the replication of stereotypes that reinforce colonial relationships.
NS 152A - Introductory Cree
A general introduction to Plains Cree (Y dialect) grammar and vocabulary, with practice in speaking and work in the language laboratory. No prior knowledge of Cree is assumed. Not open to students with matriculation standing in Cree. Note: Students cannot receive credit for NS 152 and NS 153.
NS 152B - Introductory Cree
A general introduction to Plains Cree (Y dialect) grammar and vocabulary, with practice in speaking and work in the language laboratory. No prior knowledge of Cree is assumed. Not open to students with matriculation standing in Cree. Note: Students cannot receive credit for NS 152 and NS 153.
NS 161 - Countering Stereotypes of Indigenous Peoples
This course pulls the rug from underneath settler-based constructions of Indigeneity. Taking up the most prevalent stereotypes of Indigenous people, the course will provide context and reflection-based learning to give students the ability to unpack and challenge the narratives that both skew the lived experience of Indigenous peoples and allow the replication of stereotypes that reinforce colonial relationships.
NS 442 - Colonialism and the Criminal Justice System
Focuses on pertinent aspects of the Canadian criminal justice process as it relates to the experiences of Indigenous peoples. This course examines how the justice process functioned historically, as well as its links to contemporary social relations and institutions such as education and the media. In particular, issues pertaining to historical and emerging trends such as restorative justice and sentencing alternatives are explored and critically analyzed. There is a strong intersectional focus on how racism and discrimination shape Indigenous experiences within the criminal justice process. Prerequisites: NS 110, 111 and one 300-level NS course or consent of the Faculty.
NS 450 - Practicum in Indigenous Studies
A supervised work-based experience that will permit students to apply Indigenous Studies knowledge in a professional context thereby gaining an appreciation of the work environment. Prerequisites: Successful completion of *90, including a minimum of *9 in Native Studies courses; a minimum GPA of 2.0 on the last *30; consent of the Faculty.
NS 504 - Directed Advanced Readings in Indigenous Studies
Prerequisite: NS 503 or consent of the Faculty.