March 2, 2015 - Laurentian University is pleased to congratulate Dr. Pamela Rose Toulouse, Associate Professor in the School of Education, on being named a 2015 3M National Teaching Fellow. These prestigious fellowships are awarded to up to ten recipients across Canada each year, through the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) and 3M Canada. The 3M Teaching Fellowships are given to acknowledge contributions to teaching and learning in Canadian universities; as well as leadership in education at a provincial and national level.
The 3M announcement describes Dr. Toulouse as “a role model amongst First Nations communities and a highly respected scholar in the areas of indigenous student success and interactive pedagogy. Since 2004, she has conducted 115 workshops and presentations, helping to guide the Ontario conversation about First Nations, Métis and Inuit education.”
“As a First Nations woman I know, and have lived, all the negativity that schooling and life can offer. My family are survivors of a legacy of harm. I know that I have the ability to make a difference in my role as a teacher, researcher and human being,” said Dr. Toulouse.
“We are delighted to see Pamela recognized for teaching excellence and educational leadership,” said Dr. Robert Kerr, Vice-President, Academic and Provost, Laurentian University. “She is indeed a role model to both students and colleagues, and we celebrate this honour with her.”
Dr. Toulouse was recognized with the 2013-2014 Laurentian University Teaching Excellence Award for full-time Faculty Members.
Dr. Toulouse will join the other 2015 3M National Fellows at the STLHE Conference in Vancouver in June, and at a three-day retreat in Banff in November. The full list of 2015 STLHE and 3M Canada Teaching Fellows can be seen here.