InternationalIndigenousSpeakers Bureau

"

“I have seen Julie speaking in communities, governments, and academic settings with ease. She relates well to people and has an amazing ability to read the room and be able to adapt her talk as required based on the energy and understanding within the audience. She is an exceptional Indigenous scholar whose research is known throughout Canada and around the world. Her dynamic presence in a room is exceptional”

- Dr. Melissa Carroll, Carroll Consulting

“Julie has an exemplary history in both her leadership and academic achievement. She constantly demonstrates an open mind, a genuine character and a sincere desire to give back. She has already made many significant contributions and will undoubtedly continue to do so throughout her career. Julie has had experience in report writing for community-based organizations and has been commended by Aboriginal community leaders for her sensitivity in research and her ability to provide feedback to the community participants of research in a meaningful and accessible way. Likewise, she is increasingly invited around the world to discuss research methods and ethics for research involving Indigenous people based on her substantial portfolio to date.”

- Mr. Todd Russell, NunatuKavut

“Julie delivered a memorable Keynote Presentation “When Two Worlds Collide: Ethical Quirks and Quandaries in Research Involving Indigenous People”, which not only set the tone to the whole conference, but also served as a foundation for the discussion of domestic and transnational aspects in the governance of knowledge production. Both visual and academic components of the presentation were equally impressive and helped to elevate the level of the conference and its global academic and regulatory impact. Julie’s formal and informal contribution to this academic event was twice as important – not only she has generously shared her in-depth knowledge of the governance of research involving indigenous peoples in Canada, but also served as an ambassador of indigenous peoples, their unique perspective and their socio- cultural expertise in the field of traditional and modern systems of knowledge, thus actively promoting an indigenous viewpoint and enriching Canada’s approach to research and education.”

- Igor Gontcharov, York University

“Julie Bull is a Vanier Scholar who is sincerely committed and dedicated to community-based research and policy development for aboriginal people by working closely with aboriginal people. As an emerging leader in Aboriginal health research, Julie is well known and respected from her peers in communities and colleagues within universities”

- Dr. Janet Smylie

“In terms of communication skills, Julie demonstrates success with academic writing and oral conference presentations.  Moreover, she has demonstrated the ability to communicate with clarity to diverse non-academic audiences.  She has had experience in report writing for community-based organizations and has been commended by Aboriginal community leaders for her sensitivity in research and her ability to provide feedback to the community participants of research.”

- Dr. Fern Brunger, Health Research Ethics Board

“An avid scholar, Julie has overcome adversity and obstacles, broken barriers, and challenges the status quo where she sees social injustice. Julie does not allow her professional and academic successes to change her commitment and dedication to her community. She has not lost sight of her roots and continues to inspire youth, adults, and elders to fully embrace their culture. Julie’s work highlights the importance of true partnerships and her research demeanor continues to show how community based research can and should be conducted.”

- Jamie Snook, Mayor, Happy Valley-Goose Bay

-