Public Talks & Media Profiles
Invited Talks Archived
for Public Access
Sockbeson, R. (2021). Decolonial Mirrors & Shifting the Gaze to Anti-Racist Education. Maine Department of Education 20th Anniversary of the signing of LD 291, Augusta, ME.
Sockbeson, R. (2021). Red Hope: MMIWG (Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls) & Indigenous Healing Through Feminist Action. International Week, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.
Sockbeson, R. (2020). Red Hope Cipenuk: Making Space for Indigenous Knowledge Mobilization (IKM) & A Call for Anti-racist Conviction. Relating Intersectionality and Indigenous-Engaged Research and Scholarship, Situated Knowledges: Indigenous Peoples and Place (SKIPP) Signature Area Virtual Colloquium, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.
https://era-av.library.ualberta.ca/media_objects/f4752h822
Sockbeson, R. (2020). Indigenous Knowledge Mobilization (IKM): A Purposeful Collaboration Between Indigenous Communities & Higher Education. Indigenous-Engaged Research & Scholarship, Situated Knowledges: Indigenous Peoples and Place (SKIPP) Signature Area Virtual Colloquium, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.
https://era-av.library.ualberta.ca/media_objects/4x51hj93j/section/br86b467f
Sockbeson, R. (2020). Lightning Talk Presentation: Indigenous Knowledge Mobilization-A Purposeful Collaboration Between Indigenous Communities and Higher Education. Open Minds: Celebrating UAlberta's Social Sciences and Humanities Research, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.
Sockbeson, R. (2020). Moderator: Sustainability Through an Intersectional Lens. Intersections of Gender, University of Alberta’s Sustainability Awareness Week, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.
Sockbeson, R. (2020). Red Hope Cipenuk & Wabanaki Knowledge Mobilization in Immobilizing Times: Thoughts on Anti-Racist Conviction & Epistemicide. Abbe Museum, Bar Harbor, ME.
Sockbeson, R. (2020). Wabanaki Students as Cipenuk Red Hope: Thoughts on Anti-Racist Conviction & Meta-Dispossession. Indigenous Peoples: Recognizing and Repairing Harms of Colonized Systems, University of Southern Maine Convocation, Gorham, ME.
Sockbeson, R. (2019). Unpacking the Maine-Wabanaki Studies Law (LD 291): Past, Present, and Future. Mitchell Center, University of Maine, Orono, ME.
Sockbeson, R. (2012, May 14). Less than 1%. Illuminate: The Faculty of Education Online Magazine.
Notable Media Profiles & Interviews
Rebecca Sockbeson. (2020, November 18). In Wikipedia.
https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rebecca_Sockbeson&oldid=989373427
Sockbeson, R. (2020, September 17). Indigenous Knowledge of Love. Dawnland Signals; WERU.
https://archives.weru.org/dawnland-signals/2020/09/dawnland-signals-9-17-20-indigenous-knowledge-of-love/
French, J. (2020, August). Alberta social studies curriculum adviser calls inclusion of First Nations perspectives a fad. CBC.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-social-studies-curriculum-adviser-calls-inclusion-of-first-nations-perspectives-a-fad-1.5690187
Kirman, P. (2018, August). Word On the Street Poets Announced. Boyle McCauley News.
https://bmcnews.org/story/word-on-the-street-poets-announced
French, J. (2018, March). Tackle race, history head on to improve student achievement, critics say. Edmonton Journal.
https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/tackle-race-history-head-on-to-improve-student-achievement-critics-say/wcm/21483bb1-5e19-4460-baf9-24557587aeb7/
Brodie, H. (2018, March). Consider This: Educating for the Justice of Indigenous People; A Teach-In. The Quad.
https://blog.ualberta.ca/consider-this-educating-for-the-justice-of-indigenous-people-a-teach-in-afe53c5c5502
Lingley, S. (2018, March). Countering the ‘common narrative’ about Indigenous victims of violence. Illuminate.
https://illuminate.ualberta.ca/content/countering-common-narrative-about-indigenous-victims-violence
Lingley, S. (2016, September). Teaching a new story of Indigenous experience: Mandatory course challenges future teachers to gain the knowledge they need to engage all students. University of Alberta News.
https://www.ualberta.ca/folio/2016/09/teaching-a-new-story-of-indigenous-experience.html
Sockbeson, R., Francis, K., & Mitchell, S. (2016, September 12). Dr. Rebecca Sockbeson, Chief Kirk Francis, & Esq. Sherri Mitchell discuss ‘North Dakota Access Pipeline– Largest gathering of Tribes in 100 years.’ Wabanaki Windows, WERU.
https://archives.weru.org/specials/2016/09/wabanaki-windows-special-report-91216/
LaDuke, W. (Host and Editor). (2016, August). Community Organizing, Epistemology & Indigenous Education Interview with Rebecca Sockbeson [Radio program]. In W. LaDuke (Producer), Honor the Earth. White Earth Reservation, MN: Honor the Earth.
Greatrix, A., Louttit, T., & Stonehouse, J. (Producers), & L'Hirondelle, P., & Somer, S. (Directors). (2016). Journey Towards Reconciliation [Motion picture]. Edmonton, AB: Miyo Pimatisiwin Productions. *Note: This film has been recently nominated for an award at the Sundance Film Festival; the trailer includes a portion of Rebecca Sockbeson’s delivery at a university-wide reconciliation event.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XYHoeTieUU&feature=youtu.be
Sockbeson, R. (2014, March 27). Rebecca Sockbeson discusses Circle of Change. CBC Radio One, Alberta at Noon.
http://www.cbc.ca/albertaatnoon/episode/2014/03/27/thursday-march-27-2014/
Sockbeson, R., & Wilson, A. (2014, July 15). Rebecca Sockbeson and Alex Wilson discuss Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women & Compulsory Aboriginal Education. Wabanaki Windows, WERU.
https://archives.weru.org/wabanaki-windows/2014/07/wabanaki-windows-71514/
Sockbeson, R. (2012, July 17). Rebecca Sockbeson discusses Higher Education and issues surrounding it for Native People. Wabanaki Windows, WERU. https://archives.weru.org/wabanaki-windows/2012/07/wabanaki-windows-71712/
Toensing, G. C. (2009, October 9). Maine conference explores teaching Wabanaki history. Indian Country Today.
https://indiancountrymedianetwork.com/news/maine-conference-explores-teaching-wabanaki-history/
Eadie, T. (1999). Ten Most Intriguing People in Maine. Portland Magazine, 14(8), 27.
Acadia Film Video & The Episcopal Diocese of Maine (Producers), & J.E. Francis, G. Hansen, & D. Westphal (Directors). (2004). Invisible [Motion picture]. Northeast Harbor, ME: Acadia Film Video.
Bullfrog Films (Producer), & Greenpeace Foundation, & Indigenous Environmental Network (Directors). (1999). Drumbeat for Mother Earth: How persistent organic pollutants threaten the natural environment and the future of Indigenous peoples [Motion picture]. Oley, PA: Bullfrog Films.
Plenary & Keynote Talks
Sockbeson, R. (2021). Keynote Presentation: IRS & Universities: A Call for Shifting the Burden from Survivors to Mobilizing Truth. Intergenerational Knowledge: Residential Schools, MIT Institute Community & Equity Office, Cambridge, MA.
Sockbeson, R. (2020). Keynote Presentation: Alexis Nakota Sioux Graduation Ceremony. Alexis Nakota Sioux First Nation, AB.
Sockbeson, R. (2020). Keynote Panel Presentation: An Overview of Indigenous-engaged Research and Scholarship. Virtual Colloquium Series on Indigenous-Engaged Research and Scholarship, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.
Sockbeson, R. (2019). Keynote Panel Presentation: Red Hope: Indigenous Healing Through Feminist Action. Indigenous Feminisms Workshop, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.
Sockbeson, R. (2019). Keynote Presentation: Applied Indigenous Knowledge: Opportunities for School & Community Engagement. McGill Curriculum Design Symposium: Kahnawàke, QB.
Sockbeson, R. (2019). Keynote Panel Presentation: Red Hope: Embodied Indigenous Knowledge in the Face of Epistemicide. Keywords: Dialogues in Sociology Race/Body Panel Discussion, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.
Sockbeson, R. (2019). Keynote Panel Presentation: Putting EDI (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) in Action. Faculty of Arts Chairs' Retreat, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.
Sockbeson, R. (2018). Keynote Presentation: Indigenous Knowledge Mobilization (IKM) in Immobilizing Times. Indigenous Research Symposium, MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB.
Sockbeson, R. (2018). Keynote Presentation: Academic Advising for Indigenous Student Success & Holding up Decolonizing Mirrors. University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME.
Sockbeson, R., & Wilson, A. (2015). Keynote Presentation: Educational Research & Benefits to Indigenous Communities. World Indigenous Business Forum, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Sockbeson, R. (2015). Keynote Presentation: Njigagameg…Our Ancestors are always with us Waponahki Knowledge of Love. Waponahki Wellness Gathering, Penobscot Indian Nation, Indian Island, ME.
Sockbeson, R. (2015). Keynote Presentation: Cipenuk Red Hope; Transformative Opportunities for Mobilizing Truth & Institutionalizing Reconciliation. Grant MacEwan University, Faculty Development Day, Edmonton, AB.
Sockbeson, R. (2014). Keynote Presentation: Indigenous knowledge mobilization & Wabanahki wellness. Cobscook Community Learning Center, Wabanaki Reach, Passamaquoddy Territory, ME.
Invited Lectures, Workshops & Seminars
Sockbeson, R. (2021). Wabanaki Youth Council Virtual Presentation. Wabanaki Youth Council, Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness, Indian Island, ME.
Sockbeson, R. (2021). Presenter and Singer: Prairie Sage Protectors Solidarity & Sacred Fire Vigil for the 215 Tk’emlúps the Secwepemc Children who Never Returned Home. Coronation Park, Amiskwaciwâskahikan, Treaty 6.
Sockbeson, R. (2021). Presenter and Chair: Snakes and Ladders: Mentoring Session for IBPOC in the Academy. Congress 2021 of the Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.
Sockbeson, R. (2020). Indigenous Peoples, Genocidal Legacies & Making Sense of Health Disparities. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Panel: Listening Session supporting the Psychological Resilience of Underserved Communities, Maine Psychological Association, Saco, ME.
Sockbeson, R. (2020). Diversity or Invasion: A Perspective from Indigenous People of the Americas. Drexel University Town Hall, Philadelphia, PA.
Sockbeson, R. (2019). Living up to the university’s commitment to contribute to equity and diversity, best supports toward EDI & BIPoC/minority students, staff, and faculty: A Panel Discussion. Faculty of Arts Chairs’ Retreat, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.
Sockbeson, R. (2019). Invited as Moderator/Discussant for Free public film screening of nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up, with Tasha Hubbard. Working the Intersections of Gender 1st Annual Intersections of Gender Fall Conference, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.
Sockbeson, R., *Cortez, S. & *Starr, R. (2016). Institutionalizing Reconciliation: A call for systemic truth mobilization & Indigenous knowledge transfer – EDPS Research Day Opening Panel Discussion. Educational Policy Studies Annual Research Day, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.
Sockbeson, R. (2015). Cipenuk Red Hope & Institutionalizing Reconciliation; A Call for Systemic Truth Mobilization. Carnegie Peace Institute, Washington, DC.
Sockbeson, R. (2014). Red Hope, Genocide and Waponahki Peoples. Living Archives on Eugenics in Western Canada for Faculty of Native Studies, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.
Daschuck, J., Littlechild, W., Kappo, T., Martin, K., & Sockbeson, R. (2014). Panel Discussion: Understanding TRC: Exploring reconciliation, intergenerational trauma, and Indigenous resistance at the University of Alberta. University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.
Sockbeson, R. (2012). Indigenous sovereignty: expressions from post-secondary institutions in Alberta. International Week, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.
Sockbeson, R. (2012). A call for humanizing the statistics; intergenerational trauma & oppression; impacts on healthcare outcomes. Maine Wabanaki Wellness Conference on AIDs Prevention, University of Southern Maine School of Public Policy, Maine Truth & Reconciliation Project & Wabanaki Mental Health, Bangor, ME.
Sockbeson, R. (2012). Red Hope & Indigenous Knowledge Transfer. National Tribal Child Support Association’s 12th Annual Training and Membership Meeting, Bar Harbor, ME.
Sockbeson, R., Steinhauer, E., & Weber-Pillwax, C. (2012). Sustaining academic vitality: Indigenous knowledges in the academy. EDPS Research Day Opening Panel Discussion, Educational Policy Studies Annual Research Day, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.
Sockbeson, R. (2012). Educational policy opportunities to create social & political change for Aboriginal people. Edmonton Public School Board Professional Development Workshop, Edmonton, AB.
Sockbeson, R. (2012). Mobilizing Waponahki Knowledge. University of Maine, Native American Programs, Orono, ME.
Sockbeson, R. (2011). Cipenuk Red Hope: Weaving policy toward decolonization & beyond. Wabanaki Scholars Series, University of Maine & Penobscot Nation Culture & Language Preservation Department, Orono, ME.
Sockbeson, R. (2010). Algonquin Language Lecture. University of Maine, Native American Programs & Penobscot Nation Language Preservation Department, Sockalexis Building, Indian Island, ME.
Sockbeson, R. (2009). Red hope; Indigenous policy & decolonization. University of New England, invited by Maine Women Writers Collection to deliver the first Inaugural Donna M. Loring Lecture, Biddeford, ME.
Sockbeson, R. (1999). IRATE Indigenous Resistance Against Tribal Extinction & Penobscot Nation Clean Water Rights. Testimony to the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) at the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee for an International Legally Binding Instrument for Implementing International Action on Certain Persistent Organic Pollutants, invited delegate of the Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN), Geneva, Switzerland.