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Frank Deer
@frankdeer.bsky.social
Professor - University of Manitoba

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In this webinar, Annie Pullen Sansfaçon and @frankdeer.bsky.social, alongside moderator @audreymoores.bsky.social, will discuss their views on Indigenous identity, and policy developments, and how it might be explored in respectful, appropriate ways. Register below! ⬇️
RSC College Webinar: Indigenous Identity and the Academy
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December 4, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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That’s a wrap on #Taikura! We explored shaping research agendas, advancing Indigenisation, and supporting transformative change. Thanks to our hosts @royalsocietynz.bsky.social and all delegates.

Next stop: Australia for the final summit hosted by
@science.org.au in 2026.
November 26, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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Frank Deer @frankdeer.bsky.social (@umanitoba.bsky.social, Chair of the Canadian Organizing Committee), alongside colleagues from @science.org.au and @royalsocietynz.bsky.social, shared aspirations, accountabilities and actions going forward from #Taikura.
November 26, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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Emerita Professor @francoisebaylis.bsky.social delivers opening remarks at #Taikura, the second summit as part of the Tri-Academy Partnership for Indigenous Engagement.
November 24, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Margaret Kovach (RSC College, @universityofbc.bsky.social) reflects upon the “paradox of hopelessness and hope in this moment,” and shares insights on how research can foster flourishing Indigenous futures. #Taikura
November 24, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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Canadian delegates (Jaris Swidrovich, David Garneau, Kisha Supernant, Frank Deer, and Kahsennarò:roks Maddy Deom) led a panel exploring what Indigenous research looks like when communities set their own research agendas. #Taikura
November 25, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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Aimée Craft (RSC College, @uottawa.ca) co-led a panel on place and space, under theme of Indigenising the academy at the #Taikura summit.
November 25, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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In 2024, the RSC, @royalsocietynz.bsky.social & @science.org.au launched the Tri-Academy Partnership on Indigenous Engagement, a 3-year initiative with annual summits to advance Indigenous engagement. We’re now live in Aotearoa for #Taikura, the 2nd summit. Learn more below and stay tuned for more.
Tri-Academy Partnership on Indigenous Engagement – Summit 1 | #TAP2024
YouTube video by The Royal Society of Canada
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November 24, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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Day 1 of #Taikura opened with a powerful pōwhiri, followed by an overview of the TAP programme from summit leads, including Frank Deer (RSC College), Chair of the Canadian Organizing Committee.

Cultural activities, whanaungatanga, and a welcome reception rounded out the day.
November 24, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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This year, 17 eminent Canadian scientists, scholars & researchers have been recognized by the RSC for their outstanding achievements in advancing knowledge. Meet the 2025 Award Winners: bit.ly/41zQdGH

Celebrate with us in Montréal! ➡️ bit.ly/COEE2025 #COEE2025
The Royal Society of Canada Announces 41 Award Winners for 2025
Seventeen eminent Canadian scientists, scholars and researchers have been recognized by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) for their outstanding achievements in advancing knowledge and understanding of...
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September 9, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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On November 12, @umontreal.ca, @hec.ca & @polymtl.bsky.social, are excited to host a symposium on “Mainstreaming AI: Implications for the Scientific Community.” This full-day symposium kicks off the RSC’S #COEE2025 programme in Montréal. 🔗 Find out more: bit.ly/3Zh8ZBd
May 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Saturday | 10:30 PT Another chance to hear Sean Carleton of the University of Manitoba about who’s behind residential school denialism and the best way to counter it. (from February) @christineboyle.bsky.social
@ubcic.bsky.social @seancarleton.bsky.social @frankdeer.bsky.social @michellecyca.com
April 25, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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As Canada is threatened, it’s urgent to revisit Indigenous sovereignty and nationhood
As Canada is threatened, it’s urgent to revisit Indigenous sovereignty and nationhood
Indigenous nationhood has not just been a part of Indigenous ways of life for centuries, but is now closely tied to established and developing legal and constitutional principles in Canada.
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April 8, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Proud to have Adrian with me as I received the King Charles III Coronation Medal!
March 28, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Saturday | 11:05 PT We speak with Sean Carleton of the University of Manitoba about who’s behind residential school denialism and the best way to counter it. @ubcic.bsky.social @seancarleton.bsky.social @frankdeer.bsky.social @pampalmater.com @michellecyca.com #indigenous
February 28, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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ICYMI: @frankdeer.bsky.social of U Manitoba on final report by Kimberley Murray the Independent Special Interlocutor for Missing Children and Unmarked Graves and Burial Sites associated with Indian Residential Schools @UBCIC.bsky.social @umanitobapress.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/i...
Indigenous children
Podcast Episode · Redeye · 2024-11-23 · 21m
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December 10, 2024 at 2:08 AM
Adrian with a kill for CMU this evening! Proud of my boy!
December 7, 2024 at 5:00 AM
Adrian with a kill for CMU!
November 23, 2024 at 7:00 PM
I was invited to write an essay for the Canadian Science Policy Magazine. I'm not really a scholar of the sciences, but I was happy to offer my two cents on Indigenous knowledge and its relation to the sciences.
https://sciencepolicy.ca/posts/science-indigenous-knowledge-and-reconciliation/
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November 23, 2024 at 12:22 AM