Yvonne Pompana

  • Senior Scholar

    Inner City Social Work ACCESS Program
    William Norrie Centre,
    485 Selkirk Ave.,
    Winnipeg, MB R2W 2M6

    Fax: 204-663-8857

    yvonne.pompana@umanitoba.ca

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Indigenous Studies) - Trent University, 2009
  • Master of Social Work - University of Manitoba, 1997
  • Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) - University of Manitoba, 1988

Research

Dr. Pompana's research focuses on Indigenous approaches to research and social work practice. Her research interest includes:

  • Colonization/decolonization with particular emphasis on devolution of government social services to First Nations in areas such as child welfare, justice, education, etc.
  • Issues related for First Nations women; Indigenous knowledge, research, and practice.  
  • Social policy and social work practice in areas related specifically to First Nations.