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Ingrid R.G. Waldron, Ph.D. Associate Professor, School of Nursing

&

Associate Research Scholar, Healthy Populations Institute

Faculty of Health

Dalhousie University

PO Box 15000

Halifax, NS B3H 4R2

[email protected]

902-717-3605

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Sociology & Equity Studies in Education, University of Toronto

M.A., Intercultural Education: Race, Ethnicity & Culture, University of London, England

B.A., Psychology, McGill University, Montreal

POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING

Postdoctoral Fellowship, Centre for Women’s Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT HISTORY

2016- present Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Dalhousie University.

2017-2018 Visiting Professor, International Research Infrastructure on Social inequalities in

Health, Sociology Department, McGill University.

2012–2016 Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, Dalhousie University.

2017-2020 Cross-Appointed Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine,


2017-2020 Cross-Appointed Associate Professor, Department of International Development

Studies, Dalhousie University.

2016-present Associate Research Scholar, Healthy Populations Institute (Marginalized Populations

Research Cluster), Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University.

2015-present Cross-Appointed Assistant Professor, Health & Human Performance, Dalhousie

University.

2014–2016 Cross-Appointed Assistant Professor, Medical Research Development Office, Faculty

of Medicine, Dalhousie, University.

2012–present Cross-Appointed Assistant Professor, Gender & Women’s Studies, Dalhousie

University.

mailto:[email protected]

2012–present Cross-Appointed Assistant Professor, School of Occupational Therapy, Dalhousie

University.

2010–present Cross-Appointed Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology & Social

Anthropology, Dalhousie University.

2009–2013 Status Only Faculty, Sociology & Equity Studies in Education Department, University

of Toronto.

2008–2012 Assistant Professor, School of Occupational Therapy, Dalhousie University.

2007–2008 Sessional Lecturer, Study of Women & Gender Program, Department of Historical

Studies, University of Toronto.

2006 Sessional Lecturer, Women’s Studies Program, McMaster University.

2005-2007 Sessional Lecturer, Department of Sociology, University of Toronto.

2005–2007 Sessional Lecturer, Sociology & Equity Studies in Education Department, University of

Toronto.

SCHOLARSHIP

1. PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES

Waldron, I. (2018). “Re-thinking waste: Mapping racial geographies of violence on the colonial

landscape”, Environmental Sociology (Special Issue: Environmental Justice & Deep Intersectionality), 1

(4). In press.

Gazso, A., MacDaniel, S. & I. Waldron (2016). “Networks of social support to manage poverty: More changeable than durable”, Journal of Poverty, 20 (4), 441-463.

Waldron, I. (2015). “Findings from a series of workshops entitled “In whose backyard? – Exploring

toxic legacies in Mi’kmaw & African Nova Scotian communities”, Environmental Justice, 8 (2), 1–5.

McGibbon, E., Waldron, I. & J. Jackson (2013). “The social determinants of cardiovascular health: Time

for a focus on racism (Guest Editorial)”, Diversity & Equality in Health & Care, 10(3), 139–42.

McGibbon, E., Jackson, J. & I. Waldron (2013). “Racism & cardiovascular health: Implications for

nursing”, Canadian Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 23(4), 12–17.

Waldron, I. (2012). “Out from the margins: Centering African-centered knowledge in psychological

discourse”, The Australian Community Psychologist (Special Issue: Ignored No Longer Emerging

Indigenous Researchers on Indigenous Psychologies), 24(1), 34–47.

Waldron, I. (2010). “The impact of inequality on health in Canada: A multi-dimensional framework”,

Diversity & Equality in Health & Care, 7(4), 261–70.

Waldron, I. (2010). “The marginalization of African indigenous healing traditions within Western

medicine: Reconciling ideological tensions & contradictions along the epistemological terrain”, Women’s

Health & Urban Life: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal, 9(1), 50-71.

Waldron, I. (2010). “A multi-level interactional analysis of the impact of macro-structural forces &

micro-situational events on health outcomes for racialized groups”, Hawaii Journal of Public Health,

2(2), 1–22.

Johnston, S.D., Angelucci, T., Howey, M., Lawlor, S., Townsend E. & I. Waldron (2009). “Social

influences on primary health care in occupational therapy”, World Federation of Occupational Therapists

Bulletin, 60, 49–55.

Gazso, A. & I. Waldron (2009). “Fleshing out the racial undertones of poverty for Canadian women and

their families: Re-envisioning a critical integrative framework”, Atlantis: A Women’s Studies Journal,

34(1), 132–41.

Waldron, I. (2003). “Examining beliefs about mental illness among African Canadian women”,

Women’s Health and Urban Life: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal, 2(1), 42–58.

Waldron, I. (2002). “The power of knowledge: Resisting psychiatric imperialism through African

Indigenous conceptualizations of mental illness”, Endarch: Journal of Black Political Research, 19- 35.

2. PEER- REVIEWED BOOK

Waldron, I. (2018) There’s something in the water: Environmental racism in Indigenous & Black

communities. Halifax: Fernwood Publishing. In press.

3. PEER- REVIEWED BOOK CHAPTERS

Waldron, I. & A. Gazso. (2018). “Managing low income in families: The importance of institutions and interactions” (Chapter 6). In A. Gazso & K. Kobayashi (Eds.), Continuity & innovation: Canadian families in the new millennium (pp. 80-96). Toronto: Nelson Education. In press.

Waldron, I. (2005). “African Canadian women resisting oppression: Embodying emancipated

consciousness through holistic self-healing approaches to mental health”. In G.S. Harding (Ed.),

Surviving in the hour of darkness: The health and wellness of women of colour and indigenous women

(pp. 13–31). Calgary: University of Calgary Press.

Waldron, I. (2003). “Creole interference or linguistic elasticity? Examining the patterns of language

use among Black Caribbean students in Britain”. In T. Bastick & A. Ezenne (Eds.), Teaching Caribbean

students: Research on social issues in the Caribbean and Abroad (pp. 31–70). Jamaica: University of the

West Indies Press.

4. CONFERENCE PAPERS

a. Paid & Invited Keynote Speaker

Waldron, I. (2016). “From the Enlightenment to Black Lives Matter: Tracing The racialization of

schizophrenia in psychiatry”, DIS/EASE: An Interdisciplinary Graduate Conference, Dalhousie

Association of Graduate Students in English (DAGSE), Dalhousie University, August 19.

Waldron, I. (2015). “Mental health of ethno-racial populations”, Housing & Correctional Services

Canada Offenders Forum, Shelter Nova Scotia, Regional Ethno-Cultural Advisory Committee &

Correctional Services Canada, Halifax, March 5.

b. Invited Keynote Speaker

Waldron, I. (2016). “Environmental racism & the politics of waste & place in Mi’kmaw & African Nova

Scotian communities”, 9th Annual Atlantic Reclamation Conference, Canadian Land Reclamation

Association – Atlantic Chapter, Dalhousie University, November 8.

c. Paid & Invited Speaker

Waldron, I. (2017). “Troubled waters: The psychological impact of environmental racism in African

Nova Scotian communities”, paper presented at the Diversity in Mental Health Conference, XXVII W.O.

McCormick Academic Day Conference, Department of Psychiatry, Dalhousie, Halifax Marriott

Harbourfront Hotel, May 5.

d. Invited Plenary Session Panelist

Waldron, I. (2016). “Health equity, social justice, and the racialization of Canadian society”, Public

Health 2016, Sheraton Centre Hotel Toronto, June 15.

e. Invited Moderator & Panel Chair

Waldron, I. (2016). Moderator, Environmental Racism Forum, 9th Annual Atlantic Reclamation

Conference, Canadian Land Reclamation Association – Atlantic Chapter, Dalhousie University,

November 8.

Waldron, I (2015). Moderator, “African Canadian women’s healthcare experience”, Black Canadian

Studies Association Conference, Dalhousie University, May 24.

Waldron, I (2005). Panel Chair, Joint Conference of the National Popular Culture and American Culture Associations, San Diego, March 23.

f. Invited Speaker

Waldron, I. (2017). “Environmental racism: health impacts and promising responses” symposium, paper

presented at Public Health 2017, June 8.

Waldron, I. (2017). “Building inclusive communities in Halifax: How strategic partnerships can enable

unified approaches”, paper presented at the Canadian Housing & Renewal Association’s 2017 National

Congress on Housing & Homelessness, Canadian Housing & Renewal Association, May 3.

g. Refereed Presentations

Waldron, I. (2016). “Black, bad & mad: Race, gender, class & the racialization of schizophrenia in

psychiatry”, paper presented at the Anti-Black Racism: Criminalization, Community, and Resistance

Conference, Toronto, February 19.

Waldron, I. (2016). “Environmental racism in Mi'kmaq communities: Implications for health and

community mobilizing”, paper presented at the Aboriginal Nurses Association Conference National

Forum, Montreal, February 16.

Waldron, I. (2015). “Toxic legacies: Addressing the health effects of environmental racism in

African Nova Scotian & Mi’kmaq communities”, paper presented at the Canadian Sociological

Association Annual Meeting, University of Ottawa, June 4.

Waldron, I. (2015). “Black, bad & mad: Race, gender, class & the racialization of schizophrenia in

psychiatry”, paper presented at the Biennial Black Canadian Studies Association Conference, Dalhousie

University, May 22.

Waldron, I. (2015). “North End matters: Using the People Assessing their Health Process to explore the

social determinants of mental health in the African Nova Scotian community in the North End”, paper

presented at the Annual Meeting for the Society for the Study of Psychiatry and Culture, Rhode Island,

April 24.

Waldron, I. (2012). “Participation in meaningful occupations in the North End: Health implications”,

paper presented at the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists Annual Conference, Quebec

City, June 7.

Waldron, I. (2011). “Challenges & opportunities: Identifying meaningful occupations in low-income,

racialized communities in North End, Halifax”, paper presented at the Canadian Sociological Association

Annual Meeting, University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University, Fredericton, June 3.

Waldron, I. (2011). “Re-conceptualizing trauma: Examining the mental health impact of discrimination,

torture and migration for racialized groups in Toronto”, paper presented at the International Conference

on Cultural Psychiatry in the French Speaking World, Paris, April 19.

Waldron, I. (2010). “Re-conceptualizing trauma: Examining the mental health impact of discrimination,

torture and migration for racialized groups in Toronto”, paper presented at the Multicultural Association

of Nova Scotia, Halifax, October 13.

Waldron, I. (2009). “Gender, race & the psychology of oppression: Implications for practice, policy,

education & research”, paper presented at the Nova Scotia Association of Black Social Workers,

Dartmouth, September 23.

Waldron, I. (2009). “Forging academic and community research partnerships for change”, paper

presented at the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, Ottawa, June 3.

Waldron, I. (2009). “The influence of spirituality on conceptualizations of mental illness and help- seeking among African peoples of the diaspora”, paper presented at the International Conference on Spirituality and Mental Health, University of Ottawa, Ontario Multifaith Council on Spiritual and Religious Care, Novalis Publishing & St-Paul University, Ottawa, April 24.

Waldron, I. (2008). “The marginalization of African indigenous healing traditions within Euro-Western

medicine”, paper presented at the Nova Scotia Society of Occupational Therapists, Halifax, October 17.

Waldron, I. (2006). “Examining the relationship between racial identity and perceptions of everyday

discrimination”, paper presented at the Canadian Sociological Association Annual Meeting, York

University, May 30.

Waldron, I. (2006). “Everyday discrimination: Mental health implications for Black Canadian women”,

paper presented at the Education Graduate Student Society, McGill University, March 17.

Waldron, I. (2005). “Coping with discrimination: Mental health implications for Black Canadian

women”, paper presented at the Health Equity & Diversity Conference, University of Toronto, June 11.

Waldron, I. (2005). “Racial identity attitude, perception of discrimination and coping: Mental health

implications for Black Canadian women”, paper presented at the Popular Culture/ American Culture

Association National Meeting, San Diego, March 24.

Waldron, I. (2004). “Evaluating the impact of everyday discrimination on the mental health of Black

Canadian women”, paper presented at the Center for Research in Women’s Health Graduate Research

Day, University of Toronto, May 20.

Waldron, I. (1999). “Orthographic standardization for Trinidad Creole”, paper presented at the Sociology

of Education Association Annual Conference, Monterey, February 26.

Waldron, I. (1998). “Jezebel tales: Images of Black female sexuality and the marginalization of Afro-

American women’s rape by law enforcement”, paper presented at the Canadian Association for the Study

of Women and Education’s Bi-Annual International Institute, University of Ottawa, May 27.

Waldron, I. (1998). “Jezebel tales: Images of Black female sexuality and the marginalization of Afro-

American women’s rape by law enforcement”, paper presented at the International Intersections: Law’s

Changing Territories, Faculty of Law, University of British Columbia, May 1st.

5. OTHER PUBLICATIONS

a. Book Review

Waldron, I. (2008). Book review of Midlife and older women: Family life, work and health in Jamaica

(Jamaica: University of the West Indies Press, 2006), by Joan Rawlins. Atlantis: A Women’s Studies

Journal, 32(2), 161–66.

b. Doctoral Thesis

Waldron, I. (2002). “African Canadian women storming the barricades! Challenging psychiatric

imperialism through indigeneous conceptualizations of “mental illness” and self-healing”. A thesis

submitted in conformity with the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Department of

Sociology and Equity Studies in Education, University of Toronto.

c. Unrefereed (invited) Research Papers

Waldron, I. (2015). “We need to address environmental racism in Nova Scotia”, Impact Ethics Blog,

Dalhousie University, published online May 8.

Waldron, I. (2011). “Health professions: Assistant professor”, AfricVoice Newsletter, 1(3), 3–4,

published by the Black Student Advising Center, Dalhousie University.

Waldron, I. (2006). “Examining the pain and hurt of racism: A look at Black Canadian women”, York

University Newsletter – When Words Speak: Black History Month issue, published by York University’s

Black Students’ Alliance, York University.

Waldron, I. (2005). A critical integrative analysis of gender inequalities in health: Health outcomes

and policy implications”, submitted to the National Network on Environments and Women’s Health,

York University.

6. REPORTS

a. Research

Waldron, I. (2016). Environmental noxiousness, racial inequities & community health, submitted to

NSHRF.

Waldron, I. (2016). Experiences of environmental health inequities in African Nova Scotian

communities, submitted to Canadian Commission for UNESCO.

Waldron, I. (2015). Final report for North End matters: Using the People Assessing Their Health

process to explore the social determinants of health in the Black community in the North End of Halifax,

submitted to the Community Health Board and the North End Community Health Center, Halifax.

Waldron, I. (2014). Pilot report for North End matters: Using the People Assessing Their Health process

to explore the social determinants of health in the African Nova Scotian community in the North End of

Halifax, submitted to the Community Health Board and the North End Community Health Center,

Halifax.

Waldron, I. (2014). Report on the regional meetings and convergence workshop for: In whose backyard?

- Exploring toxic legacies in Mi’kmaw & African Nova Scotian communities, submitted to Nova Scotia

Environment, other NS Government departments and agencies, and various community-based

organizations, Halifax.

Waldron, I. (2013). Engaging African Nova Scotian youth in the North End in environmental issues: A

research partnership with the Ecology Action Center, submitted to the Ecology Action Center, Halifax.

Waldron, I. (2013). The health implications of “meaningful occupations” in low income racialized

communities: A comparative analysis of Halifax & Toronto, submitted to Canadian Institute for Health

Research (CIHR), Ottawa.

Waldron, I. (2013). The social & policy implications of meaningful community engagement in racialized

immigrant communities in Halifax, submitted to Atlantic Metropolis Centre ~ Working Paper Series,

Halifax.

Gazso, A., MacDaniel, S. & I. Waldron (2012). Across generations: Social support and family ties in

diverse families, submitted to SSHRC and June Callwood Centre for Women and Families, Toronto.

Meinhard, A., Frideres, J., Nunes, F., Drolet, J., Hyman, I., Waldron, I., Berger, I., Shields, J., Preston,

V., Garcea, J. & M. Trache (2012). Immigrant integration and inclusion: Investigating the Canadian

Partnership Model from a complex-systems perspective, submitted to SSHRC, Ottawa.

Waldron, I. (2009). Challenges & opportunities: Identifying meaningful occupations in low-income,

visible minority communities in the North End, submitted to the Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation

(NSHRF) and the North End Community Health Center, Halifax.

Gazso, A., Waldron, I. & M. L. Noce (2009). Meeting mothers’ needs: Mothers and the racialization of

poverty in Toronto, submitted to Scadding Court Community Centre, Across Boundaries, and June

Callwood Centre for Women and Families, Toronto.

Waldron, I. (2008). Re-conceptualizing “trauma”: Examining the mental health impact of

discrimination, torture & migration for racialized groups in Toronto, submitted to Across Boundaries–

An Ethno-Racial Mental Health Agency, Toronto.

Waldron, I. (2003). Bullying trends and interventions, submitted to the Kids Help Phone, Toronto.

Gajardo, L., Waldron, I. & G. Dei (2000). Community-driven strategies that promote academic

excellence for racial and ethno-cultural minority high school students, submitted to the Centre for

Integrative Anti+racism Studies (CIARS), Sociology & Equity Studies in Education Department (SESE),

University of Toronto.

Gajardo, L., Waldron, I. & G. Dei (2000). A preliminary study evaluating the barriers to greater

participation and inclusion of minority students from refugee backgrounds in higher education

institutions, submitted to CIARS, SESE, University of Toronto.

Waldron, I. (1998). Jezebel tales: Images of Black female sexuality and the marginalization of Afro

American women’s rape by law enforcement, published as a series of papers by the National Association

of Women & the Law Charitable Trust for Research & Education, Ottawa.

b. Policy

Waldron, I. (2014). Report on government consultations for the Environmental Noxiousness, Racial

Inequities & Community Health Project, submitted to Nova Scotia Environment, Halifax.

Waldron, I. (2006). Access to regional services: Findings from community consultations with diverse

populations in Halton, submitted to Halton Diversity Advisory Committee, Regional Municipality of

Halton, Oakville.

Waldron, I. (2001). Report on the meeting on mental health and human rights, submitted to Mental

Health Policy & Services Development, Department of Mental Health & Substance Dependence, World

Health Organization, Geneva.

Human Rights, Discrimination, and Harassment Task Group & I. Waldron (1998). Human rights policy

and procedures, submitted to the Toronto District School Board.

c. Other

Waldron, I. (2012). Developing a vision for a Continuing Professional Development Program in the

School of Occupational Therapy at Dalhousie University, submitted to the School of Occupational

Therapy, Dalhousie University.

Waldron, I. (2012). Report for DVD screening event: Can we talk?About new visions for the North

End, submitted to event participants (policymakers, government, health professionals, service providers,

community members, etc.), Halifax.

Provisionato, E. & I. Waldron (2002). Training manual on human rights in the workplace: COSTI’S

anti-harassment & discrimination policies, submitted to COSTI Immigrant Services.

7. RESEARCH GRANTS

a. Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)

2017-2018 Principal Applicant, “Over the line: A bilateral conversation on race, place, and the

environment”, SSHRC Connection Grant, $25, 000 from SSHRC; $25, 000 in matching

funds.

2013–2014 Principal Applicant, “In whose backyard? Exploring toxic legacies in Black and

Mi’kmaw communities”, SSHRC Connection Grant, $49,935.

2010–2011 Co-Investigator, “Immigrant integration and inclusion: Investigating the Canadian

Partnership Model from a complex-systems perspective”, SSHRC Strategic Research

Grant: Immigration & the Metropolis, $125,000.

2008–2012 Co-Investigator, “Across generations: Social supports and family ties in diverse

families”, SSHRC Standard Research Grant, $81,958.

b. Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR)

2013–2014 Co-Applicant, “Striving towards excellence: Addressing gender diversity and bias in

nursing education and clinical practice”, CIHR Cafe Scientifique Program, $1,830.

2010–2013 Principal Investigator, “The health implications of meaningful occupations in

low-income racialized communities: A comparative analysis of Halifax and Toronto”,

CIHR Health Equity Catalyst Grant, $65,446.

2009–2015 Co-Applicant, “Social Aetiology of Mental Illness Training Program”, CIHR Strategic

Training Grant, $1.7 million.

c. Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation (NSHRF)

2017-2018 Co-Principal Investigator, “Examining protective factors for children’s welfare: The

case of Indigenous, African Nova Scotian, and immigrant and refugee children in the

HRM”, NSHRF Development/Innovative Grant, $14,988

2014–2016 Principal Investigator, “Environmental noxiousness, racial inequities and community

health”, NSHRF Development/Innovative Grant, $15,000.

2013–2014 Principal Investigator, “North End Matters: Using the People Assessing their

Health Process to explore the social determinants of health in the Black

community in the North End of Halifax”, NSHRF Development/Innovative

Grant, $14,999.

2012–2013 Principal Investigator, “Environmental noxiousness, racial inequities and

community health project”, NSHRF Team Development Award, $10,000.

2012–2013 Principal Applicant, “Can we talk: About new visions for the North End”,

NSHRF Knowledge Sharing Support Award, $5,000.

2011–2012 Principal Applicant, “The North End: In search of a new beginning”

documentary film, NSHRF Knowledge Sharing Support Award, $15,000.

2010–2011 Co-Investigator, “The oral health status and access to oral health services of

recent immigrants and refugees in Nova Scotia”, NSHRF Development/

Innovative Grant, $14,852.

2009–2010 Principal Investigator, “Challenges & opportunities: Identifying meaningful

occupations in low-income, visible minority communities in the North End”,

NSHRF Development/Innovative Grant, $11,691.

d. Other Grants

2017-2019 Co-Investigator, “Identifying and responding to the needs of diverse older women who

experience intimate partner violence”, Department of Justice Canada Family Violence –

Justice Partnership and Innovation Program, $159,406.

2017-2018 Co-Investigator, “Exploring diversity & cultural competence in the School of Nursing:

Creating a more inclusive environment for nursing students (Phase 2)”, Faculty of Health

Professions Research Development Grant, Dalhousie University, $4, 836.

2016-2018 Recipient, Faculty of Health Professions Research Establishment Grant, Dalhousie

University, $15, 000.

2016-2017 Co-Investigator, “How do people living with symptoms of anxiety and depression in

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) get well? A pilot study of treatment preferences

and experiences in people with lived experience”., Dalhousie Psychiatry Research Fund,

Department of Psychiatry, Dalhousie University, $10, 000.

2016-2017 Principal Investigator, “Investigating the association between polluting industries in

Mi'kmaw & African Nova Scotian communities & psychological distress”, Faculty of

Health Professions Research Development Grant, Dalhousie University, $5,000.

2015–2016 Principal Investigator, “Deconstructing Nightingale: Race, culture, gender and

the social construction of nursing in Nova Scotia”, Nursing Research &

Development Fund Development Grant, Dalhousie University, $5,000.

2015–2016 Principal Investigator, “Experiences of environmental health inequities in

Mi'kmaw & African Nova Scotian communities”, Canadian Commission for UNESCO,

$3,000.

2015-2016 Recipient, Funding for Speakers Series entitled “All lives matter: Candid

conversations about the impact of racism in Nova Scotia”, President’s Office, Dalhousie

University, $3, 000.

2015-2016 Recipient, Funding for Speakers Series entitled “All lives matter: Candid

conversations about the impact of racism in Nova Scotia”, Dean’s Office, Faculty of

Health Professions, Dalhousie University, $750.00.

2015 Co-Applicant, “Partnerships in action: Promoting health equity with diverse populations:

Community health nursing conference”, School of Nursing New Ventures Fund,

Dalhousie University, $835.

2014–2015 Principal Applicant, “The health effects of toxic industries and waste dumps in

Mi'kmaw and African Nova Scotian communities”, Royal Society of Canada Open

Academy Grant, $3,000.

2014–2015 Principal Applicant, “Environmental noxiousness, racial inequities & community

health: A multi-stakeholder community engagement & education venture on the health

effects of environmental injustices in Mi’kmaw & African Nova Scotian communities”,

School of Nursing New Ventures Fund, Dalhousie University, $2,000.

2014–2015 Principal Applicant, “Time to clear the air: Art on environmental racism by

Mi’kmaw & African Nova Scotian youth”, Cobequid Community Health Board

Community Development Fund, $1,000.

2014–2015 Principal Applicant, “Developing an interactive environmental justice mapping portal

for Mi’kmaw & African Nova Scotian communities”, Nova Scotia Public Interest

Research Group Social & Environmental Research Grant, $500.

2013–2014 Principal Investigator, “In whose backyard? Exploring toxic legacies in Black

& Mi’kmaw communities”, Faculty of Health Professions Special Purposes Fund,

Dalhousie University, $6,000.

2013–2014 Principal Investigator, “Using the People Assessing their Health Process to

explore the social determinants of health in the African Nova Scotian community in the

North End, Halifax”, Nursing Research & Development Fund Development Grant,

School of Nursing, Dalhousie University, $4,981.

2013–2014 Principal Applicant, “In whose backyard? Exploring toxic legacies in Black &

Mi’kmaw communities”, Office of African Nova Scotian Affairs Grants & Contributions

Program Tier 3, $1,000.

2013–2014 Principal Applicant, “In whose backyard? Exploring toxic legacies in Black &

Mi’kmaw communities”, Black Educators Association Funding, $700.

2011–2013 Principal Investigator, “Engaging Aboriginal and African Nova Scotian youth

in North End, Halifax in environmental issues: A research partnership with the Ecology

Action Center”, Research Development Fund for the Social Sciences & Humanities,


2010–2013 Principal Investigator, “The social & policy implications of meaningful

community engagement in racialized immigrant communities in Halifax”, Atlantic

Metropolis Strategic Grant, $20,000.

2009–2010 Principal Investigator, “Empowering occupations: The health implications of

community leadership, mobilizing & capacity building for low-income and poor

visible minority individuals, neighbourhoods & communities.”, Research Development

Fund for the Social Sciences & Humanities, Dalhousie University, $3,500.

2008 Recipient, Dalhousie University Establishment Fund, Faculty of Health Professions,


2007–2010 Co-Investigator, “Lone mothers and the racialization of poverty”, York University

Knowledge Mobilization Incentive Grant, $2,000.

2007–2008 Co-Investigator, “Racialized peoples’ perceptions and responses to differential

health care”, Wellesley Institute Urban Health Research Program Enabling

Grant, $9,966.

2000-2001 Co-Investigator, “Community-driven strategies that promote academic excellence for

racial and ethno-cultural minority high school students”, Ontario Ministry of Education &

Training Grant, $10, 000.

2000-2001 Co-Investigator, “A preliminary study evaluating the barriers to greater participation and

inclusion of minority students from refugee backgrounds in higher education

institutions”, Ethno-Cultural Academic Initiatives Fund, University of Toronto, $7, 000.

e. Scholarships, Awards & Prizes

2016 Recipient, Advocate of the Year Award for 2015 for “Environmental Noxiousness, racial

inequities & community health project”, Better Politics Award, Springtide Collective.

2015 Recipient, Green Campaign of the Year Award, 6th Annual Greenie Awards, for “Time

to clear the air: Art on environmental racism by Mi’kmaw & African Nova Scotian

youth”, Dalhousie Student Union Sustainability Office, Dalhousie University, $150.

2015 Recipient, Annual Sunshine Award Second Place Prize for “Environmental Noxiousness,

racial inequities & community health project”, Ecology Action Center.

2003-2006 Recipient, Postdoctoral Ontario Women’s Health Scholars Award, Ontario Council on

Graduate Studies & Ontario Women’s Health Council, Toronto, $104,500.

2000-2001 Recipient, Ontario Graduate Scholarship, Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities,

$3,953

2000-2001 Recipient, Doctoral Thesis Completion Grant, University of Toronto, $2, 500.

1998 Recipient, First Prize Award for my paper “Jezebel tales: Images of Black female

sexuality and the marginalization of Afro American women’s rape by law enforcement”

in the Twelfth Essay Competition on Women & the Law, National Association of Women

& the Law Charitable Trust for Research & Education & Blake, Cassel & Graydon,

Toronto, $500.

1998 Recipient, Multiculturalism Scholarship, International Association for Volunteer Effort,

Toronto.

1997-2001 Recipient, Graduate Assistantship, University of Toronto, $28, 590.

8. INVITED SCHOLARLY PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

a. Paid & Invited Keynote

Waldron, I. (2016). “Polluted places: A socio-spatial analysis of environmental racism in Nova Scotia”,

Dr. Agnes Calliste African Heritage Lecture Series, Sociology Department, St. Francis Xavier University,

February 1st.

b. Other Invited Scholarly Public Presentations

Waldron, I. (2018). “There’s something in the water: The politics of race, place, & waste in Indigenous

and Black communities in Nova Scotia”, Urban Studies@McGill Lecture Series, School of Urban

Planning, McGill University, February 9.

Waldron, I. (2017). “There's something in the water: Environmental health inequities & the politics of

place & waste in Indigenous & Black communities in Nova Scotia”, Institute for Health and Social Policy

& McGill Research Group on Health & Law, McGill University, December 7.

Waldron, I. (2017). “From the Enlightenment to Black Lives Matter: The racial and gendered

transformation of schizophrenia in psychiatry”, Global Mental Health Speaker Series, Global Mental

Health Program, McGill University, November 23.

Waldron, I. (2017). “There’s something in the water: The politics of place, & waste in Indigenous and

Black communities in Nova Scotia”, GeoSpectives Seminar Series, Department of Geography, McGill

University, November 20.

Waldron, I. (2017). “How do people living with symptoms of anxiety and depression in Halifax

Regional Municipality (HRM) get well? A pilot study of treatment preferences and experiences in people

with lived experience”, School of Social Work, McGill University, October 11.

Waldron, I. (2017). “Race, place & the environment: Mapping spatialities of violence in Indigenous &

Black communities”, Department of Sociology, McGill University, September 22.

Waldron, I. (2017). “There’s something in the water: Environmental racism & the politics of waste in

Mi’kmaw & African Nova Scotian communities”, School of Environment Seminar Series, School of

Environment, Saint Mary’s University, March 24.

Waldron, I. (2017). “Race, place & the law: Perspectives on environmental racism, grassroots resistance,

and law and policy in Nova Scotia”, Marine & Environmental Law Institute and the Environmental Law

Students’ Society, Schulich School of Law, March 7.

Waldron, I. (2016). “Poisonous places: Environmental racism & the politics of waste in Mi’kmaw &

African Nova Scotian communities in Nova Scotia”, Land Reclamation International Graduate School

(LRIGS), Department of Renewable Resources, Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences,

University of Alberta, September 15.

Waldron, I. (2016). “Toxic legacies: Environmental racism in Indigenous & African Nova Scotian

communities”, Indigenous Environmental Justice Knowledge Sharing Symposium, Faculty of

Environmental Studies, York University, May 26.

Waldron, I. (2016). “Sticks & stones may break my bones: Narratives of erasure, violence, trauma &

resistance in the lives of racialized & Indigenous women”, Canadian Anthropology Society Conference

Association Women’s Network Invited Panel: Women’s and Girls’ Solidarities, Dalhousie University,

May 12.

Waldron, I. (2016). “Race, place and the law: A socio-legal analysis of environmental racism in Nova

Scotia”, Marine and Environmental Law Institute Lecture Series, Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie

University, March 22.

Waldron, I. (2016). “Race, place and waste: Exploring the health effects of environmental racism in

African Nova Scotian & Mi’kmaw communities”, Global Health Rounds, Global Health Office,

Dalhousie University, January 20.

Waldron, I. (2015). “An evening of racial justice: Environmental racism in Mi’kmaw and African Nova

Scotian communities”, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, King’s College, Dalhousie University,

November 26.

Waldron, I. (2015). “Toxic places: Environmental racism in Mi’kmaw and African Nova Scotian

communities”, Environment, Sustainability and Society Lectures, College of Sustainability,

Dalhousie University, October 15.

Waldron, I. (2014). “Exploring the social determinants of health”, Local Global Health Elective

Orientation, Global Health Office, Dalhousie University, January 20.

Waldron, I. (2013). “North End matters: A multi-phase project”, School of Nursing Scholars Series,

Dalhousie University, March 18.

Waldron, I. (2012). “The impact of inequality on mental health: A profile of Aboriginal and African

Nova Scotians in North End, Halifax, Social Aetiology of Mental Illness Training Program, Center for

Addiction & Mental Health, University of Toronto, October 30.

Waldron, I. (2012). “Exploring the social determinants of health”, Local Global Health Elective

Orientation, Global Health Office, Dalhousie University, September 18.

Waldron, I. (2012). “Networking: The gateway to a successful career”, Black Student Advising

Center, Dalhousie University, October 15.

Waldron, I. (2011). “Diversity in occupational therapy”, Lunch & Learn Seminar, School of

Occupational Therapy, Dalhousie University, February 20.

RESEARCH OUTCOMES

1. POLICY DEVELOPMENT

Waldron, I. (2017). Collaborator, Environmental Bill of Rights for Nova Scotia: Member of the

Environmental Rights Working Group, which collaborated on a provincial Environmental Bill of Rights.

The Bill, which sets out requirements for the provision of clean air, water and soil for all Nova Scotians,

was launched at a press conference on April 21, 2017.

Waldron, I (2015). Collaborator, Bill 111: An Act to Address Environmental Racism in Nova

Scotia: Collaborated with MLA Lenore Zann to develop the first private members bill to address

environmental racism in Canada, which was introduced at the Nova Scotia Legislature on April 29 and

put forward to second reading November 25, 2015. This Bill is based on my “Environmental

Noxiousness, Racial Inequities & Community Health Project”.

2. COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING

Waldron, I & ENRICH Shelburne Water Monitoring Working Group (2017). Collaborator,

Shelburne Water Monitoring Project: Collaborated with team members from my Environmental

Noxiousness, Racial Inequities & Community Health Project on a water monitoring project in the African

Nova Scotian community of Shelburne. This project focuses on building community members’ skills and

capacity to test their own well water for contaminants and educated them on contaminants, pollutants and

other environmental risks in their community.

Waldron, I & ENRICH Lincolnville Water Monitoring Working Group (2016). Collaborator,

Lincolnville Water Monitoring Project: Collaborated with team members from my Environmental

Noxiousness, Racial Inequities & Community Health Project on a water monitoring project in the African

Nova Scotian community of Lincolnville. This project focused on building community members’ skills

and capacity to test their own well water for contaminants, and educated them on environmental risks.

Waldron, I (2015). Think Tank Participant, Prince’s Charities Canada: Providing suggestions to

coordinator of Prince’s Responsible Business Network at Prince’s Charities Canada about strategies for

bringing community and business together to address youth unemployment, job readiness, recreation and

health in the North End of Halifax. This work is based on my “North End Matters” study.

TEACHING

1. COURSES TAUGHT

a. Population Health, Health of Marginalized Populations & Community Health

Undergraduate

2016 NURS 2710: Nursing & Community Health, School of Nursing, Dalhousie University

(advanced students), 1 offering.

2013–2017 NURS 2080: Social & Cultural Determinants of Health, School of Nursing, Dalhousie

University (2nd year), 4 offerings.

2013–2015 NURS 4260: Community Development & Advocacy, School of Nursing, Dalhousie

University (4th year), 3 offerings.

2013–2014 NURS 4250: Community Health Assessment, School of Nursing, Dalhousie University

(4th year), 2 offerings.

2013 NURS 4050: Advanced Communication & Counselling, School of Nursing, Dalhousie

University (4th year), 1 offering.

Graduate

2012–2015 NURS 5850: Women & Ageing, School of Nursing, Dalhousie University, 4

offerings.

2010 OCCU 6507: Critical Perspectives on Inequities in Everyday Life, School of

Occupational Therapy, Dalhousie University, 1 offering.

2009–2012 OCCU 5040: Identity & Transitions, School of Occupational Therapy, Dalhousie

University, 3 offerings.

2008–2012 OCCU 6002: Social Influences on Occupational Performance, School of Occupational

Therapy, Dalhousie University, 6 offerings.

b. Marginalized Populations: Race, Culture & Ethnicity

Undergraduate

2007 SOC 210Y1Y: Ethnicity in Social Organizations, Department of Sociology, University of

Toronto (2nd year), 1 offering.

2006 SOC B52H3: Immigration & Ethnicity in Canada, Department of Sociology, University

of Toronto (2nd year), 1 offering.

2005 & 2006 SOC B53H3: Ethnicity, Racialization & Identity Formation in Canada, Department of

Sociology, University of Toronto (3rd year), 2 offerings.

Graduate

2005–2007 SES 1921Y: Principles of Anti-Racism Education, Sociology & Equity Studies in

Education Department, University of Toronto (full-year course), 2 offerings.

c. Marginalized Populations: Feminist & Gender Studies

Undergraduate

2008 WGS 350H5F: Critical Race Theory in Women & Gender Studies, Study of Women &

Gender Program, University of Toronto (3rd year), 1 offering

2007 SOC 365H5S: Gender Relations, Department of Sociology, University of Toronto (3rd

year), 1 offering.

2007–2008 WGS 200Y: Introduction to the Study of Women & Gender, Study of Women & Gender

Program, University of Toronto (2nd year full-year course), 1 offering.

2006 2HH3: Women’s Health: A Socio-Cultural Perspective, Women’s Studies Department,

McMaster University (2nd year), 1 offering.

d. Research Methods

Graduate

2009 & 2010 OCCU 5030: Advanced Research Theory & Methods, School of Occupational Therapy,

Dalhousie University, 2 offerings.

2009–2012 OCCU 6600: Applied Research II, School of Occupational Therapy, Dalhousie


2008–2011 OCCU 6000: Applied Research I, School of Occupational Therapy, Dalhousie


2. COURSE COORDINATION

I was the Course Coordinator for the following research courses. This work involved supporting students’

involvement in faculty-directed research projects and knowledge translation activities, holding seminars,

and evaluating and grading assignments.

2012 Course Coordinator, OCCU 6600: Applied Research II, School of Occupational


2011 Course Coordinator, OCCU 6000: Applied Research I, School of Occupational


3. STUDENT SUPERVISION

a. Graduate Thesis Committees

2017-ongoing Master of Arts, International Development Studies, Supervisor, Katharina Gref

"Decolonizing childbirth: Inuit midwifery and the return of delivery to the Canadian

North", Department of International Development Studies, Dalhousie University.

2017-ongoing Doctor of Philosophy, Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program, Committee Member,

Cathy Fournier, “Space for the "sacred" in Canadian health care? The integration of

Indigenous healing practices in biomedical settings”, Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program,

Dalhousie University.

2017-onngoing Master of Science in Psychiatry Research, Department of Psychiatry, Committee

Member, Jad Sinno, “Managing depression, anxiety and distress in the HRM: Treatment

preferences and experiences of adults from diverse ethnocultural backgrounds” ,

Department of Psychiatry, Dalhousie University.

2016-ongoing Doctor of Philosophy in the Ph.D. Health Program, Committee Member, Crystal

Watson (thesis title to be announced), Ph.D. in Health Program, Faculty of Health

Professions, Dalhousie University.

2015 Master of Arts in Sociology, Committee Member, Trisha Dempsey, “Exploring

approaches to social inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities in Nova Scotia.”,

Department of Sociology & Social Anthropology, Dalhousie University. Of

2007–2013 Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology & Equity Studies in Education, Committee Member,

Anastasia Turnbull, “Passing on: Representations of loss and identity through a

grandmother’s family photos.”, Sociology & Equity Studies in Education Department,

University of Toronto.

2006–2007 Master of Arts in Sociology & Equity Studies in Education, Supervisor,

Anastasia Turnbull, “A critical analysis of racialized violence.”, Sociology & Equity

Studies in Education Department, University of Toronto.

b. Graduate Comprehensive Exam Committees

2012–2013 Doctor of Philosophy in the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program, Comprehensive

Exam Committee Member, Eunice Abega, Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program, Dalhousie

University.

2009–2010 Doctor of Philosophy in the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program, Comprehensive

Exam Committee Member, Barb Hamilton-Hinch, Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program,

Dalhousie University.

c. Other Graduate & Undergraduate Student Supervision & Mentorship

2017 Mentorship Program for Black Nursing Students, Mentor: Launched a new mentorship

program for Black nursing students in Dalhousie’s School of Nursing that is providing

guidance and mentorship around education, career, and building skills related to research

and other activities.

2016-2017 Experiential Learning Canada (INTD 3107), Supervisor, Taylor Milne, International

Development Studies, Dalhousie University.

2013–present Research in Medicine Program, Supervisor & Faculty Mentor, Cinera States,

“Examining the schooling experiences of African Nova Scotian youth: Implications for

mental health and emotional well-being.” Medical Research Development Office, Faculty

of Medicine, Dalhousie University.

2014-2015 Time to Clear the Air: Art on Environmental Justice by Mi’kmaw and African Nova

Scotian Youth, Faculty Supervisor, College of Sustainability, Dalhousie University.

2012–2016 Health Mentors Program, Faculty Mentor, Students in Medicine, Dentistry,

Pharmacy, Social Work, Nursing & Occupational Therapy. Faculty of Health

Professions, Dalhousie University.

2013–2014 Master of Nursing Health Policy Practicum, Supervisor, Raymond Torregrosa,

“Homelessness among urban Aboriginals in Halifax Regional Municipality: Addressing

the needs and policy development.” School of Nursing, Dalhousie University.

d. Graduate & Undergraduate Course Supervision

2017 HLTH 7001: Independent Study Course, Ph.D. in Health Program, Dalhousie University,

(student: Crystal Watson).

2014 NURS 4330: Bachelor of Science Independent Study, School of Nursing, Dalhousie

University (3rd year) (student: Jeff Toth).

2010 OCCU 5501: Graduate Reading Course, School of Occupational Therapy, Dalhousie

University (student: Nathalie Ng Fuk Chong).

2006 SES 2998H: Graduate Individual Reading & Research Course: “A Critical Analysis of

Racialized Violence Using a Moral Philosophy Argument”, Sociology & Equity Studies

in Education Department, University of Toronto (student: Anastasia Turnbull).

e. Supervision of Research Coordinators, Research Assistants & Teaching Assistants

2017-2018 Supervisor, “Over the Line: A bilateral conversation on race, place, and the

environment”, symposium funded by SSHRC, School of Nursing, Dalhousie University.

2016 Supervisor, Supervising the work of a research coordinator, who is assisting with

literature reviews, data analysis, organizing project meetings, event planning, and

community capacity building, School of Nursing, Dalhousie University.

2016 Supervisor, “Deconstructing Nightingale: Race, culture, gender & the social construction

of nursing in Nova Scotia”, research study funded by Nursing Research and Development

Operating Grant, School of Nursing, Dalhousie University.

2012–2016 Supervisor, “Environmental noxiousness, racial inequities & community health project”,

research study funded by NSHRF & Nursing Research and Development Operating

Grant School of Nursing, Dalhousie University.

2009–2015 Supervisor, “North End matters: Exploring the social determinants of health in the Black

community in the North End”, research study funded by NSHRF & Nursing Research

and Development Operating Grant School of Nursing, School of Nursing, Dalhousie

University.

f. Teaching Assistants

2013–present Supervisor, Social & Cultural Determinants of Health, School of Nursing, Dalhousie

University.

2007–2008 Supervisor, Introduction to the Study of Women & Gender, Study of Women & Gender

Program, Department of Historical Studies, University of Toronto.

2007 Supervisor, Gender Relations, Department of Sociology, University of Toronto.

2006 Supervisor, Immigration & Ethnicity in Canada, Department of Sociology, University of

Toronto.

2006 Supervisor, Women’s Health: A Socio-Cultural Perspective, Women’s Studies

Program, McMaster University, Kingston, Ontario.

2005-2006 Supervisor, Ethnicity, Racialization & Identity Formation in Canada, Department of

Sociology, University of Toronto.

4. INVITED CLASS LECTURES

Fall 2017 “Polluted Places: A socio-spatial analysis of environmental racism in Nova Scotia, ENVR

203: Knowledge, Ethics, and Environment (Course Instructors: Julia Freeman & Gregory

Mikkelson), School of Environment, McGill University, November 28.

Winter 2017 “Poisonous places: Environmental racism & the politics of waste in Mi’kmaw & African

Nova Scotian communities in Nova Scotia”, ENVS 4499: Environmental Seminar

(Course Instructor: Roxanne Richardson), Department of Environmental Science, Saint

Mary’s University, March 20.

Fall 2016 “There’s something in the water: Reflections on struggles, resistance & survival in the

fight against environmental racism in Mi’kmaw & African Nova Scotian communities in

Nova Scotia”, SUST 2000: Local Governance, Citizen Engagement and Sustainability

(Course Instructor: Georgia Klein), College of Sustainability, Dalhousie University,

November 29.

Fall 2016 “The Environmental Noxiousness, Racial Inequities & Community Health Project

(ENRICH Project)”, SOAN 1503: Introduction to Culture & Society II: Social Issues

(Course Instructor: Kelley Anne Malinen), Department of Sociology & Anthropology,

Mount Saint Vincent University, November 30.

Fall 2016 “The Environmental Noxiousness, Racial Inequities & Community Health Project

(ENRICH Project)”, SLWK 3083 Introduction to Research Methods and Statistics in

Social Work (Course Instructor: Sara Torres), School of Social Work, Dalhousie

University, October 17.

Fall 2016 “Diversity, institutions in society and policy implications”, NURS 2710: Nursing &

Community Health (Course Instructors: Norma Murphy & Pat Sullivan), School of

Nursing, Dalhousie University, September 15, October 25, November 1st.

Winter 2016 “Environmental racism in Nova Scotia”, SOSA 1200X/Y: Introduction to Sociology

(Course Instructor: Karen Foster), Department of Sociology & Social Anthropology,

Dahousie University, March 1.

Winter 2016 “Environmental racism in African Nova Scotian communities”, LAWS 2251: African

Nova Scotians and the Law (Course Instructor: Michelle Williams), Schulich School of

Law, Dalhousie University, February 4. Winter 2015 “Addressing environmental health inequities in Mi’kmaw & African Nova Scotian

communities: Implications for health policy”, NURS 5200: Health Care System Policy

Analysis (Course Instructor: Marsha Campbell-Yeo), School of Nursing, Dalhousie

University, February 24.

Fall 2014 “In whose backyard? Organizing against environmental racism in Nova Scotia”,

LAWS 2015: Planning Law (Course Instructor: Jamie Baxter), Schulich School of Law,

Dalhousie University, December 2.

Spring 2014 “Social determinants of health”, NURS 1240: Introduction to Nursing Practice (Course

Instructor: Deb Hartlen), School of Nursing, Dalhousie University, May 7. Winter 2014 “Exploring the social determinants of health”, Global Health Elective Orientation

(Course Instructor: Shauna O’Hearn), Global Health Office, Dalhousie University,

January 21.

Fall 2012 “Exploring the social determinants of health”, Global Health Elective

Orientation (Course Instructor: Angela Day), Global Health Office, Dalhousie

University, September 21.

Winter 2012 “Diversity issues in fieldwork”, OCCU 5222: Fieldwork II (Course Instructor: Jennifer

Saunders), School of Occupational Therapy, Dalhousie University, January 10.

Winter 2011 “Recruitment strategies in research”, OCCU 9001: Thesis (Course Instructor: Ann

Carswell), School of Occupational Therapy, Dalhousie University, March 5.

Winter 2010 “Diversity issues in fieldwork”, OCCU 5222: Fieldwork II (Course Instructor: Jennifer

Saunders), School of Occupational Therapy, Dalhousie University, February 5.

Fall 2008 “The marginalization of African healing traditions within Euro-Western medicine”,

OCCU 2000: Occupation & Daily Life (Course Instructor: Grace Warner), School of

Occupational Therapy, Dalhousie University, October 11.

OTHER EMPLOYMENT

1. PAID CONSULTING

a. Researcher

2008–2009 Research Consultant, Across Boundaries– An Ethno-Racial Mental Health Agency,

Toronto.

2005 Research Consultant, National Network on Environments and Women’s Health, York

University, Toronto.

2004–2006 Research & Diversity Consultant, Halton Diversity Advisory Committee, Regional

Municipality of Halton, Oakville.

b. Workshop Facilitator

2015 Workshop Facilitator, “Mental health of ethno-racial populations”, Moncton Area

Parole Office, Ethnocultural Services, Atlantic Region Correctional Service Canada,

Government of Canada, Moncton, March 17.

2015 Workshop Facilitator, “Mental health of ethno-racial populations”, Dorchester

Penitentiary, Ethnocultural Services, Atlantic Region Correctional Service Canada,

Government of Canada, Dorchester, February 19.

2015 Workshop Facilitator, “Mental health of ethno-racial populations”, Springhill

Institution, Ethnocultural Services, Atlantic Region Correctional Service Canada,

Government of Canada, Springhill, February 12.

2014 Workshop Facilitator, “Mental health of ethno-racial populations”, Nova Institution for

Women, Aboriginal Implementation Team, NHQ, Atlantic Region Employment Equity

and Diversity Committee, Atlantic Regional Headquarters, Correctional Service Canada,

Government of Canada, Truro, December 4.

2014 Workshop Facilitator, “Mental health of ethno-racial populations”, Halifax Parole

Office, Aboriginal Implementation Team, NHQ, Atlantic Region Employment Equity &

Diversity Committee, Atlantic Regional Headquarters, Correctional Service Canada,

Government of Canada, Halifax, December 3.

2. OTHER POSITIONS

2007–2008 Director, “Racialization of Poverty Research-Praxis Unit”, Scadding Court Community

Center, Toronto.

2002–2004 Human Rights Officer & Equity Trainer, COSTI Immigrant Services, Toronto.

2001 Intern, “Mental Health & Human Rights Project”, Mental Health Department, World

Health Organization, Geneva.

1998–2001 Research Assistant, Center for Integrative Anti-Racism Studies (CIARS),

Sociology & Equity Studies in Education Department (SESE), University of

Toronto.

1997–2000 Graduate Assistant, CIARS, SESE, University of Toronto.

SERVICE

1. COMMITTEES & WORKING GROUPS


University

2016 Member, Working Group on Barrier Identification for Employment Systems Review,

Human Rights and Equity Office.

2014–2015 Member, Committee on Aboriginal & Black/African Canadian Student Access & Retention, Office of the VP Academic & Provost.

2008–2012 School Representative, Distance Education Committee.

2008–2012 School Representative, Dalhousie Faculty Association.

April 2010 School Representative, Meeting about Increasing the Diversity of Dalhousie’s Faculty, Office of the VP Academic and Provost.

Faculty of Health Professions

2016 Member, Working Group on Procedures for School Director Searches

2014–present Member, Imhotep Legacy Academy Advisory Committee.

2013–2016 Member, Promoting Leadership in Health for African Nova Scotians (PLANS).

April 2010 School Representative, Aboriginal Health Sciences Initiative.

2008–2009 School Representative, Affirmative Action Advisory Committee.

School of Nursing

2017 Member, School of Nursing Appointments, Reappointments, Tenure and Promotion

Committee

2016-present Member, School of Nursing Undergraduate Studies Committee.

2015–2016 Member, School of Nursing Undergraduate Curriculum Development Team.

2013–present Member, Research & Scholarly Development Committee.

2012–2016 Member, Diversity Committee, School of Nursing.

School of Occupational Therapy

2011–2012 Coordinator, Continuing Professional Development Program.

2011–2012 Member, Planning & Evaluation Working Group.

2008–2012 Member, MSc (OT – Post-Professional) Program Committee.

2008–2012 Member, School Committee of the Whole.

2010–2011 Member, Appointments Committee.

2010–2011 Member, MSc Entry Level Program Committee.

2008–2011 Member, Affirmative Action & Equity Committee.

2008-2011 Coordinator, School Distributed Learning Team.

2009–2010 Member, School Strategic & Program Planning Team.

2008–2010 Member, Committee Leadership Functions.

University of Toronto

Sociology & Equity Studies in Education Department

2006 Writer, Faculty Handbook, Sociology & Equity Studies in Education Department.

2005–2006 Member, Website Committee, Sociology & Equity Studies in Education Department.

2001–2002 Academic Mentor, Sociology & Equity Studies in Education Department.

1998–1999 Student Representative, Admissions Committee, Sociology & Equity Studies in

Education Department.

2. CONTRIBUTIONS TO PROFESSION

a. Co-Supervision, Ph.D. in Health Program, Faculty of Health Professions, Dalhousie

University

b. Scholarly Peer Review

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: An International Journal, 2016.

Social Science & Medicine, 2011.

Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 2010.

Social Science & Medicine, 2009.

c. Research Grant Assessment

Ontario Research Fund, 2017

Department of Psychiatry, Dalhousie University, 2017

Nova Scotia Gaming Foundation, 2010.

d. Steering Committees

Member, Steering Committee, Community-First: Impacts of Community Engagement (CFICE):

• This is 2.5 million seven-year SSHRC Partnership Grant aimed at strengthening Canadian

communities by asking the question: How can community campus partnerships be designed and

implemented to maximize the value created for non-profit, community-based organizations, 2016-

2017.

e. Advisory Panels

Member, Roundtable Discussant, Advisory Panel for Canada’s Science Review, Halifax, October 17,

2016:

• The Advisory Panel has been tasked with identifying ways to ensure that federal support for

investigator-initiated research is strategic and effective, as well as to help position Canada’s

research ecosystem to meet new and emerging challenges and to keep pace internationally.

f. Academic Event Organizing

2011 Principal Organizer, “Knowledge dissemination strategies for communicating research

findings through social media”, School of Occupational Therapy, Dalhousie University,

December 15.

2011 Principal Organizer, “Creating an inclusive workplace: Respecting differences”, School

of Occupational Therapy, Dalhousie University, April 3.

2011 Principal Organizer, “NSHRF funding opportunities”, School of Occupational Therapy,

Dalhousie University, March 21.

2010 Principal Organizer, “Blackboard share & compare workshop for teaching online”,

School of Occupational Therapy, Dalhousie University, April 25.

3. CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY

a. Board & Committee Membership

2017-present Member, Sectoral Commission, Canadian Commission for UNESCO’s Natural, Social

and Human Sciences Sectoral Commission (Ottawa).

2016-present Member, African Nova Scotian Decade for People of African Descent Coalition

(ANSDPAD), Halifax.

2015-present Member, Board of Directors, Ecology Action Center, Halifax.

2015-present Member, Environmental Rights Working Group, Halifax.

2013–2016 Member, Advisory Committee, Mental Health Project, Newcomer Community

Wellness Project, Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS), Halifax.

2014–2015 Member, Health Providers Against Poverty - Nova Scotia Chapter, Halifax.

2014–2015 Member, Health Association of African Canadians, Halifax.

2010–2012 Member, Association to Promote Diversity, Halifax.

2007–2009 Member, Health Equity Council, Toronto.

2001 NGO Representative, Expert Group on Race & Gender, World Conference Against

Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance Office of the UN

High Commissioner, Geneva.

1997–2000 Member, Board of Directors, Urban Alliance on Race Relations, Toronto.

1998–1999 Member, Board of Directors, Across Boundaries - An Ethno-Racial Mental

Health Agency, Toronto.

1998–1999 Member, Program Committee, Across Boundaries - An Ethno-Racial Mental Health

Agency, Toronto.

1998–1999 Member, Human Rights, Discrimination, and Harassment Task Group, Toronto District

School Board.

b. Invited Keynote for Public Lectures

Waldron, I. (2016). “Health inequities in racially and physically diverse communities”, Nova Scotia

Health Authority Diversity Bursary Celebration, Nova Scotia Health Authority, Halifax, September 22.

Waldron, I. (2016). “A Multi-pronged approach for addressing environmental racism in Nova Scotia”,

Ecology Action Center’s Annual General Meeting, Alderney Gate Public Library, June 27.

c. Invited Moderator for Public Lectures

Waldron, I. (2017). “Earth Day launch of Nova Scotia Environmental Bill of Right”, Halifax, April 21.

Waldron, I. (2016). “Racism: White, Black, Indigenous and Immigrant Perspectives”, Canadian Center for Ethics in Public Affairs & the Environmental Noxiousness, Racial Inequities & Community Health Project, Halifax, February 24. Waldron, I. (2012), “Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration forum”, Black Student Advising Center, Dalhousie University, January 15.

d. Paid & Invited Public Lectures

Waldron, I. (2016). “Environmental racism in Mi’kmaq and African Nova Scotian communities”, Nova

Scotia Human Rights Commission, Halifax, February 25.

e. Other Invited Public Lectures

Waldron, I. (2017). “Let's work to eliminate racism”, International Day for the Elimination of Racial

Discrimination, Global Dartmouth Community in partnership with Woodlawn United Church, March 21.

Waldron, I. (2017). “Beyond resistance in the time of Trump”, The Radical Imagination Project, Halifax,

January 28.

Waldron, I. (2016). “Moving beyond cultural competency: Structural competency approaches to

addressing the health impacts of structural violence”, Nova Scotia Health Authority Provincial Diversity

Committee, November 1st.

Waldron, I. (2016). “Environmental Noxiousness, Racial Inequities & Community Health Project”,

Official Visit of United Nations Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent (WGEPAD) to

Canada, Halifax, October 19th.

Waldron, I. (2016). “Environmental racism: Community solidarities”, Mi’kmaki Water Symposium,

Millbrook, October 11.

Waldron, I. (2015). “Working with policy makers in governments and institutions to advocate for

change”, Canadian Federation of University Women Atlantic Regional Conference, Halifax, October 24.

Waldron, I. (2015). “Toxic tales: Environmental racism in Mi’kmaq & African Nova Scotian

communities”, Ethics in the Evening Program, Canadian Centre for Ethics in Public Affairs, Halifax,

September 10.

Waldron, I. (2015). “Connecting the dots: Confronting environmental racism in Nova Scotia”, Environmental Noxiousness, Racial Inequities & Community Health Project, Halifax, July 28

Waldron, I. (2015). “North End Matters: Exploring the social determinants of health in the Black

community in the North End”, “Youth employment in North End, Halifax: Business-community think

tank”, Prince’s Charities Canada, Halifax, July 23.

Waldron, I. (2015). “White ignorance & the struggle against gentrification in Halifax, past and present”,

Radical Imagination Project, Halifax, May 20.

Waldron, I. (2015). “Addressing environmental injustices in Mi’kmaq & African Nova Scotian

communities, Diversity Committee, Nova Scotia Environment, Halifax, April 16.

Waldron, I. (2014). “North End matters: Using the People Assessing their Health process to explore the

social determinants of health in the African Nova Scotian community in the North End”, North Central

Community Council, Halifax, June 5.

Waldron, I. (2014). “North End matters: Using the People Assessing their Health process to explore the

social determinants of health in the African Nova Scotian community in the North End”, Halifax

Community Health Board, Halifax, June 4.

Waldron, I. (2014). “In whose backyard? Exploring toxic legacies in Black and Mi’kmaw

communities”, HRM Environment & Sustainability Standing Committee, Halifax, March 6.

Waldron, I. (2014). “Caring, connecting, contributing together: Discussions on gender diversity & health

care”, CIHR Café Scientifique, Halifax, March 5.


racialized communities in the North End”, Office of Aboriginal Affairs, Halifax, January 20.


racialized communities in the North End”, North End Community Health Center, October 4.

Waldron, I. (2007). “Racism sucks! Speak up”, Health Equity Council & Across Boundaries: An Ethno-

Racial Mental Health Agency, Toronto, September 15.

Waldron, I. (2002). “Racism and trauma”, Center for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, June 21.

f. Public Event Organizing

2017 Co-organizer, “Over the Line: A Conversation on Race, Place & The Environment”,

funded by SSHRC Connection Grant, Halifax, October 26-27.

2017 Co-organizer, “Earth Day launch of Nova Scotia Environmental Bill of Right”, Halifax,

April 21.

2016 Co-organizer, Four-part speakers’ series, entitled “Racism: White, black, immigrant, and

Indigenous perspectives”, organized with Canadian Center for Ethics in Public Affairs

(funded by President’s Office, Dalhousie University & Faculty of Health Professions,

Dalhousie University), Halifax, January 13, February 24, May 11 & November 9, 2016:

http://www.ccepa.ca/archives/2015_2016/racism.html

2015 Principal Organizer, “Connecting the dots: Confronting environmental racism in Nova

Scotia”, sponsored by Open Academy Grant, Royal Society of Canada Grant (funded by

Royal Society of Canada), Halifax, July 28.

2014 Principal Organizer, “In whose backyard? Exploring toxic legacies in Mi’kmaq and

African Nova Scotian communities”, Sponsored by SSHRC (funded by SSHRC

Connections Grant), Halifax Forum, January 11.



Connections Grant), Membertou, November 28.



Connections Grant), Yarmouth Acadia First Nation Reserve, October 19.



Connections Grant), North Preston, October 5.



Connections Grant), Sunnyville, September 28.

2012 Principal Co-organizer, “Can we talk? About new visions for the North End”,

Sponsored by NSHRF (funded by NSHRF Knowledge Sharing Support Award), Halifax,

February 16.

2001 Co-organizer, “Mental health & human rights”, Mental Health Department, World

Health Organization, Geneva, June 11.

4. MEDIA

a. Print

2017 “From genetic codes to postal codes”, Dal News, November 2.

2017 “Fostering new conversations about race, place and the environment”, Dal News, October

27.

2017 “New organization to test rural water quality when government doesn’t’, Nova Scotia

Advocate, October 6.

2017 “Advocates push for environmental bill of rights in Nova Scotia: Non-partisan bill would

help marginalized communities across the province fight back against pollution”, The

Coast, April 21.

2017 “Jim Maloney: “I was the product of environmental racism”, Halifax Media Co-op,

March 16.

2017 “Fighting environmental racism in Nova Scotia”, Nova Scotia Advocate, January 5.

2017 “A community of widows. The Shelburne dump and environmental racism”, Nova

Scotia Advocate, January 2.

2016 “Environmental racism is violence”, Nova Scotia Advocate, December 1st.

2016 “Proposed Africville class action offers former residents a chance at reparations: expert”,

Yahoo Canada News, November 30.

2016 “SMU auditorium full to hear Indigenous perspectives on racism”, The Signal, November

10.

2016 “Investigating environmental racism”, Future Perfect, October.

2016 “Equal earth: Communities combat environmental racism in Nova Scotia”, This

Magazine’s 50th Anniversary Edition, September/October.

2016 “The dirt is for the poor”, Tages-Anzeiger (Swiss Newspaper), July 23.

2016 “Trendsetters: The activist Ingrid Waldron”, Halifax Magazine, May 6.

2016 “Fighting environmental racism in Nova Scotia: Q&A with Advocate of the Year, Dr.

Ingrid Waldron”, Springtide Collective Blog, March 22.

2016 “Mapping environmental racism in Nova Scotia”, Canadian Geographic, March 17.

2016 “Nova Scotia group maps environmental racism: The ENRICH Project looks at the cause

and effects of toxic industries near marginalized communities”, CBC News Nova Scotia,

March 16.

http://www.springtidecollective.ca/fighting-environmental-racism-in-nova-scotia-q-and-a-with-advocate-of-the-year-dr-ingrid-waldron

http://www.springtidecollective.ca/fighting-environmental-racism-in-nova-scotia-q-and-a-with-advocate-of-the-year-dr-ingrid-waldron

2016 “Interactive Map Documents Environmental Racism in Nova Scotia”, Nova Scotia

Advocate, March 14.

2016 “Campaign to address environmental racism pushes ahead”, Touch Base, February 22.

2016 “Minister is colour-blind to environmental racism”, The Coast, January 28.

2016 “SMU speakers hoped to spark conversation about racism”, The Signal, January 15.

2015 “What we’re doing right in Halifax”, The Coast, November 26.

2015 “Activists lobby for passage of Bill 111 to address environmental racism”, The Signal,

November 25.

2015 “Environmental racism bill hopes to get to second reading: First Canadian bill of its kind

asks NS Ministry of Environment to consult communities near hazardous sites”,

Dalhousie Gazette, October 30.

2015 “Facing environmental racism and white privilege: Group wants Bill 111 proclaimed

without further delays”, Halifax Media Co-op, October 26.

2015 “New bill addresses environmental racism around Mi’kmaw, African Nova Scotian

communities, Touch Base, October 23.

2015 “Black residents say Nova Scotia is racist about where it dumps its trash”, Vice News,

October 1st.

2015 “Race, place and poison in Nova Scotia”, Ethnic Aisle Blog, September 25.

2015 “Facing Nova Scotia’s environmental racism: Dalhousie professor speaks about

environmental challenges faced by marginalized communities”, Dalhousie Gazette,

September 18.

2015 “Will Nova Scotia take environmental racism seriously?”, Halifax Examiner, July 29.

2015 “Nova Scotia’s sad state of environmental racism: Out of sight, shouldn’t mean out of

mind”, The Coast Blog, July 28.

2015 “Talking about the takeover”, Halifax Media Co-op, May 22.

2015 “Playing partisan politics with environmental racism”, Halifax Media Co-op, May 15.

2015 “NS Liberals = racist garbage - banner drop”, Halifax Media Co-op, May 12.

2015 “We need to address environmental racism in Nova Scotia”, Impact Ethics Blog, May 8.

2015 “Environmental racism remains a reality in Canada”, Huffington Post Canada, May 7.

2015 "We're on the backs of others that have paved the way for us: Bill 111 - An Act to

Address Environmental Racism, is introduced into Nova Scotia House of Assembly”,

Halifax Media Co-op, April 29.

2015 “Nova Scotia bill aims to address legacy of 'environmental racism': Act to address

environmental racism, to propose committee to hold public meetings on issue”, CBC

Information Morning, April 29. 2015 “MLA’s proposed bill targets environmental racism”, Chronicle Herald, April 29.

2015 “Weekend focus: The toxic sites of Nova Scotia racism”, Chronicle Herald, April 25.

2015 “Weekend focus: The good, bad of Halifax’s North End resurgence”, Chronicle Herald,

April 18.

2014 “Boat Harbour photographer hopes to shine light on environmental racism”, Chronicle

Herald, October 8. 2014 “Consider health effects before policy decisions, study urges”, Chronicle Herald,

May 27.

2014 “Neighbourhood finding a clear voice in Halifax’s North End”, Metro News,

May 26.

2014 “In whose backyard? Video documents environmental racism in Nova Scotia”, Halifax

Media Co-op, March 20.

2014 “Environmental racism report highlights Mi’kmaq, African Nova Scotian concerns”,

Chronicle Herald, March 11.

2014 “Environmental racism a pressing issue”, Halifax Commoner, January 16.

2014 “Environmental racism still prevalent in Nova Scotia, communities say”, Halifax Media

Co-op, January 13.

2014 “Environmental racism links N.S. Blacks, Natives to minorities around the world”,

Chronicle Herald, January 11.

2014 “Health top issue in Dal researcher’s environmental racism study”, Chronicle

Herald, January 1st.

2013 “Gottingen residents make North End matter”, Gottingen: Two Sides of the

Street, November 5.

2013 “Joint academic, grassroots project examines effects of ‘locally unwanted land uses’ on

Nova Scotia’s Indigenous black and Mi’kmaq communities”, Halifax Media Co-op,

November 1.

2013 “North End Matters will develop its own community health assessment tool”, Halifax

Media Co-op, October 25.

2013 “Environmental racism focus of project”, Chronicle Herald, October 3.

2013 “Taking a community pulse”, Chronicle Herald, September 14. 2013 “In whose backyard?”, Between the Issues, Summer.

2012 “Issues specific to unique & marginalized populations in Nova Scotia”, Priorities

Matter, Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation Annual Report, November.

2012 “The arts of inspiration”, Chronicle Herald, October 21.

2012 “New Halifax talk show to discuss poverty, racial tensions in the North End”, Metro

News, June 26.

2012 “North End community talks future solutions”, Peninsula News, February 16.

2006 “Diversity group to assist Region in review of services”, The Independent & Free Press,

January 25.

2006 “Diversity Committee helping Halton with services review”, The Oakville Beaver,

January 13.

2005 “Some diverse groups don’t feel accepted in Halton: Research”, The Canadian

Champion, May 6.

2005 “Communication primary barrier”, The Burlington Post, May 1.

2005 “Diversity open houses planned”, The Independent & Free Press, April 13.

2005 “Diversity Committee to hold series of open houses”, Burlington Post, March 4. 2003 “Diversity open house is set to address issues of tomorrow”, The Canadian Champion,

April 26.

b. Television

2016 Interview on Global Morning News Halifax about environmental racism, ENRICH and

the new ENRICH interactive map, March 15, 2016.

2015 Interview on Global Morning News Halifax about environmental racism, July 28.

2015 Interview on Global Morning News Halifax about environmental racism bill, April 30. 2015 Interview on Global Evening News about environmental racism bill, April 29.

2015 Interview on Global Morning News Halifax about environmental racism, January 13.

2014 Interview on Global Halifax about environmental racism, October 29.

2014 Interview on CBC News Halifax about gentrification and health in the Black community

in the North End of Halifax, May 26. 2014 Interview on Global Morning News Halifax about gentrification and health in the Black

community in the North End of Halifax, May 26.

2014 Interview on Global Morning News Halifax about environmental racism, January 10.

2013 Interview on Doc Talks about environmental racism and gentrification and health in the

Black community in the North End of Halifax, December 9.

2013 Interview on CTV 6 PM Sunday News about environmental racism, October 6.

2012 Interview on CBC TV News Daily Segment about gentrification and health in the Black

community in the North End of Halifax, February 15.

2005 Interview on Simply Halton about health issues facing culturally diverse communities in

Toronto, March 30.

c. Radio & Podcast

2017 Interview on The Sheldon Macleod Show (Rogers News 95.7 Halifax) about

environmental racism, January 6.

2016 Interview on The Sheldon Macleod Show (Rogers News 95.7 Halifax) about op-ed piece

Dr. Waldron wrote for the December 1st edition of the Nova Scotia Advocate, entitled

“Environmental Racism is violence”, December 5.

2016 Interview on Shades of Green (CKDU, 88.1.FM) about environmental racism, May 9.


environmental racism, January 29.

2015 Interview on Accessible Media about environmental racism for program

“Insights”, November 11.

2015 Interview on National and International Roundtable on Blog Talk Radio about

environmental racism, September 9.


environmental racism, July 28.

2015 Interview on Examineradio (Halifax Examiner) about environmental racism, July 24.

2015 Interview on CBC Information Morning about environmental racism, April 29.

2014 Interview on Talking Radical Radio about environmental racism, October 15.

2014 Interview on CBC Mainstreet about gentrification and health in the Black community in

North End, Halifax, June 9.

2014 Interview on The Tide Podcast about environmental racism (Episode 6), May 14.

2014 Interview on CBC Information Morning about environmental racism, January 10.

2014 Interview on “Insights” about environmental racism, Accessible Media, January 10. 2004 Interview on York University Campus Radio about the impact of racism on the mental

health of Black Canadian women, October 10.

d. Webinar

2017 National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health Webinar on “Racing the social

determinants of health and health equity”, October 17:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3FUbs_R874

Online Video

2015 Interview with Haligonia.ca about environmental racism in Nova Scotia:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0wlqkAZXss

e. Live Chat

2013 Live chat with Gottingen: Two Sides of the Street online blog, November 5.

f. Live-Streamed Talk Show

2012 North End Matters (archived on Haligonia.ca), bi-weekly live-streamed talk show co-

produced with Pink Dog Productions about the social determinants of health in the North

End of Halifax, June-December.

g. Documentary Film

2015 Outreach film for Time to Clear the Air Program, a short youth outreach film produced

for my “Time to Clear the Air: Art on Environmental Racism by Mi’kmaq & African

Nova Scotian youth” project, released January 11.

2014 In whose backyard?, a documentary film produced for my “Environmental noxiousness,

racial inequities & community health” project about environmental racism in Nova

Scotia, released March 22.

2012 The North End: In search of a new beginning, a documentary film produced for my

“North End Matters” study about gentrification and the social determinants of health in

the Black community in the North End of Halifax, released May 14.

h. Documentary Film Screenings

2014 In whose backyard?, a documentary film screened at the Tatamagouche Summer Free

School, Waldegrave Farm, Tatamagouche, August 21.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3FUbs_R874

2014 In whose backyard?, a documentary film screened at the Emerging Lens Film Festival,

Mi’kmaq Native Friendship Center, Halifax, May 2.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

2002- present Canadian Sociological Association