Centre for Applied Research and Education in Indigenous, Rural, and Remote Settings

Credit: Brandon University Research

The Centre for Applied Research and Education in Indigenous, Rural, and Remote Settings (BU CARES) is a research centre in the Faculty of Education at Brandon University. Launched in 2008, BU CARES aims to support, facilitate, and promote research that improves education for Indigenous and rural students. The research of BU CARES includes a focus on anti-racism, educational technology, Indigenous education, eco-justice, and well-being and mental health. By partnering with communities, school divisions, not-for-profit organizations, government, and academics, BU CARES fosters a supportive environment where students, faculty, and community researchers can collaborate and develop ideas together.

Dr. Michelle Lam is the Director of BU CARES and a member of the Curriculum and Pedagogy department in the Faculty of Education at Brandon University. Prior to entering academia, she was an English as an Additional Language teacher in Canada and abroad. She is interested in education for anti-racism, equity, and the potentials of community-based education.