Dr. Alan Ojiig Corbiere, Bne doodem (Ruffed Grouse clan), is Anishinaabe from M'Chigeeng First Nation. His research is focused on Anishinaabe language revitalization, narrative, material culture and history. Dr. Corbiere is investigating ways to incorporate Anishinaabe knowledge into educational settings in a more effective manner. He is an Assistant Professor in the History Department at York University and holds a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Indigenous History of North America.