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Education🎓
Fiona Wirrer-George Oochunyung holds a Bachelor of Education (B’ED), Master of Education (M’ED), Graduate Certificate in Research Methodology (GCRM), and a PhD. Her academic journey is intricately connected to her First Nations heritage, blending formal education with the wisdom passed down through generations. Through her studies, she has explored First Nations cultural and spiritual methodologies, integrating them into her academic and creative practice. Her education allows her to merge traditional knowledge systems with modern academic frameworks, positioning her as a unique voice in the intersection of culture and research. 📚🌱
Experience 🎭
Fiona has a rich background in performance theatre, choreography, and literature, with a focus on Indigenous knowledge systems and creative expression. She draws from the epistemology of the Wik and Wikway systems, incorporating her lived experiences and cultural teachings into her artistic and academic work. As an academic researcher, she has contributed to the understanding of First Nations creative methodologies, auto-ethnography, and relational connectivity through song and dance. Her performances and research explore how cultural frameworks inform creative processes, blending traditional and contemporary practices to convey the value of First Nations systems of knowledge. 🩰🖋️
Awards and Honors 🏆
Fiona Wirrer-George Oochunyung has been recognized for her contributions to First Nations culture, creativity, and research. She has received numerous accolades for her work in performance theatre and choreography, as well as for her academic research in First Nations methodologies. Her unique approach, which blends traditional knowledge with contemporary artistic practices, has earned her accolades from both academic and artistic communities. Fiona’s work continues to influence and inspire those seeking to explore the intersections of culture, creativity, and research. 🌟🎨
Research Focus🔬
Fiona’s research is centered around First Nations cultural, spiritual, and creative methodologies, with a particular focus on the epistemology, ontology, and axiology of the Wik and Wikway systems. She explores how traditional knowledge systems inform contemporary creative practices, employing an auto-ethnographical approach to knowledge acquisition and interpretation. Her research draws from her lived experience and the teachings of her maternal grandmother, focusing on the amalgamation of song, dance, and relational connectivity to frame her work. Fiona’s research contributes to the broader understanding of how First Nations systems of Lore can inform modern creative and academic practices.