Contact
Email: mwildcat@ualberta.ca
Matt Wildcat
Matthew Wildcat grew up in the community of Maskwacis and is a member of Ermineskin Cree Nation. He has a PhD in Political Science from the University of British Columbia and is an Assistant Professor of Political Science and Native Studies at the University of Alberta. His current research, the Relational Governance Project, looks at how First Nations create forms of shared jurisdiction with each other. Wildcat is a research fellow with the Wahkohtowin Law and Governance Lodge and is a director of the Prairie Relationality Network.
Education
PhD, Political Science, University of British Columbia
Thesis: Weaving Our Authority Together: Transforming the Prairie Indigenous Political Order
M.A., Indigenous Governance, University of Victoria
Thesis: Miyo Wahkotowin: Self-determination, Colonialism and Pre-reserve Nehiyaw Forms of Power
B.A. (Hons.), Native Studies, University of Alberta
Employment
2020-Present
Assistant Professor, Political Science and Native Studies, University of Alberta
Notable Other Positions
Instructor, Political Science and Native Studies, University of Alberta
(2016 – 2020)
Director of Communications and Senior Advisor on Governance, Maskwacis Education Schools Commission
(2016 – 2018)
Board of Directors, Neyaskweyahk Group of Companies
(2013 – 2016)
Communications Lead, Ermineskin Cree Nation Capital Monies Referendum
(2010 – 2011)
Registrar, Maskwacis Cultural College
(2008 – 2010)
Core Courses
University of Alberta
Political Science 532 – Indigenous Engagement, Governance, and Policy
Political Science 101 – Introduction to Politics
Native Studies 420 – Partnership Strategies
Native Studies 345 – Governance in Indigenous Nations
Wildcat has worked with the following:
Maskwacis Education Schools Commission, Ermineskin Cree Nation, University of Victoria, Dalhousie University, Memorial University, Dene Nahjo, Gwich’in Youth Council, Simpcw First Nation, Aseniwuche Winewak Nation, Parks Canada, Young Spirit Winds Society, Gordon Foundation, Tides Canada, Alberta Government
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