Profile: Dr. Wanda Wuttunee
Dr. Wanda Wuttunee (Cree, Red Pheasant First Nation, Saskatchewan) is Department Head of Native Studies at the University of Manitoba.. Her work examines the strength of the community and the gifts that Aboriginal people bring to the business table. She is interested in the role of tradition, culture and gender in the decision-making process used by communities in developing and implementing their economic development strategies. Her work in the community includes board positions and committee work around issues of education, business and culture. She participated in the 2003 Commonwealth Study Conference in Australia for future leaders entitled “People First in a Global Community.” Her exploration of a community-based perspective of economic resilience is outlined in her recent book entitled Living Rhythms: Lessons in Aboriginal Economic Resilience and Vision.
Contact Information:
Dr. Wanda Wuttunee
Department Head, Native Studies
University of Manitoba
Room 204 Isbister Building
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2
Phone: (204) 474-9266
Email: wwuttun [at] cc.umanitoba.ca