10/14/2026
What does it mean to remember? That question sits at the heart of Sarah Green's research in the Faculty of Graduate Studies' Transdisciplinary Graduate Program, where she works alongside communities to share stories in their own voices.
Sarah has been named a 2026 Killam Scholar for work that examines the living history of the Mount Elgin Indian Residential School and its continuing impact on the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation.
Drawn to University of Calgary by ii' taa' p'oh' to' p and the University's commitment to Indigenous ways of knowing, receiving the Killam Scholarship was a moment never expected. Surrounded by a supervisor and colleagues, the news sparked a celebration she describes as unforgettable.
The celebration continued at the 2026 Killam Celebration, where Sarah was announced as the recipient of the Donald N. Byers Memorial Killam Prize, recognizing the clarity and strength of her research.
The recognition is especially meaningful given the deeply personal nature of the work. As a Kanien'kehà woman with ancestors who attended residential schools, the research is personal, ancestral and community driven. Grounded in relationality and reciprocity, she calls it "heart-work" that is committed to "unearthing the stories that have lived in the shadows for far too long."
Her vision is to continue building community-centred opportunities to honour more voices, preserve more stories and ensure these histories are not forgotten.
Discover our 2026 Killam Scholars and their research: https://www.ucalgary.ca/news/next-generation-research-leaders
