Staff Profiles
Glenn Tssessaze
Research Officer: Land, Law and Governance
Glenn is a member of Northlands Denesuline First Nation. He was raised in Lac Brochet, an isolated reserve in northern Manitoba.
Glenn received his Bachelor of Arts Degree, with a major in Native Studies and a minor in Political Studies from the University of Manitoba in 2002. In 2007, he received a Master’s of Arts Degree from the University of Manitoba. Glenn’s thesis is entitled Eh chet tey: Re-indigenizing the governance of Lac Brochet. Peter Kulchyski was Glenn’s thesis advisor.
Glenn worked as a Governance Project Researcher for Northlands Denesuline First Nation in 2004. He was a research assistant for the Oral History on Northern Manitoba Treaties Research Project, at the University of Manitoba. Glenn has extensive experience working for his community as a Community Health Representative, a High School Native Studies teacher, a Cultural coordinator and a youth worker.
Glenn actively participates in the cultural practices of his community such as spiritual ceremonies and listening to indigenous teachings. He is fluent in Denesuline. He is also knowledgeable about spiritual practices of his community. He is dedicated to promoting to Aboriginal cultures, traditions, history, language and aspirations.
His research interests include indigenizing governance by incorporating indigenous values into governance systems. He believes that developing a stronger governance system is important for the future generations to live happily and successfully.
Glenn is a full-time Research Officer with the Land, Law and Governance Research Directorate.
