Education
MA, Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Social Justice (2023)
B.A.H., Criminology, Kwantlen Polytechnic University (2020)
Thesis: “The Experiences of Black LGBQ Canadians within the Workplace” (2020). Supervisor: Dr. Tara Lyons
About
Aliyah Ali (she/her/they/them/Mx.) B.A.H., Criminology, Kwantlen Polytechnic University (2020). Aliyah identifies as a Disabled Queer of Colour, whose ancestors are migrants from Suva, Fiji and settlers on Musqueam First Nations territory. Aliyah holds a Community Member position on Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Research Ethics Board.
Research
Aliyah’s thesis research project focuses on gender nonbinary Indigenous, Black and People of Colour (IBPOC) experiences with violence to answer two questions: 1) how do gender nonbinary IBPOC perceive and understand violence?; and 2) how does violence affect gender nonbinary IBPOC relationships (e.g., friendships, family, intimate partner(s) or colleagues and supervisors) and access to healthcare and support services? Her research will help fill gaps in the literature on Gender Nonbinary IBPOC and suggest potential policy recommendations (e.g., safe and equitable access to federal public/private services and facilities (e.g., hospitals, correctional facilities, post-secondary institutions, etc.).
Research Experience
(2023): Interviewee, “Intersectionality, and Racism on Dating Apps for LGBTQ BIPOC People.” CBC Vancouver. (Aired). Interviewer: Associated Producer, Vincent Papequash.
(2020): Interviewee, “Tangled up in Green: Cannabis Legalization in British Columbia After One Year.” Centre for Public Safety & Criminal Justice Research, The University of Fraser Valley. (Published). Interviewer: Professor, Dr. John Heidt.
Publications
(2023): Master’s Thesis, The University British Columbia, “Encountering Violence: The Stories Gender Nonbinary Indigenous, Black and People of Colour (IBPOC).” (In progress).
(2020): Honours Thesis Project, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Published: “The Experiences of Black LGBQ Canadians within the Workplace.” https://kora.kpu.ca/islandora/object/kora%3A621/datastream/PDF/view
Presentations
(2022): Honours Program, Department of Criminology, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Presentation (Invitee): “Experience in Honours and Grad School”.
(2022): Online Instructional Skills Workshop, UBC Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Technology, The University of British Columbia, Presentation: “Accessibility within the Institution”.
(2022): #HumaniNights: Celebrating the Engaged Humanities with Arts Amplifier and the Public Humanities Hub, the University of British Columbia, Presentation: “Encountering Violence: The Stories of Gender Nonbinary Indigenous, Black and People of Colour (IBPOC)”.
(2020): Thesis Defense, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Presentation: “The Experiences of Black LGBQ Canadians within the Workplace”.
(2019): Conversations about Cannabis: Exploring the Short-Term Impacts of Legalization in the Lower Mainland, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Presentation (Panelist): 4th-year Honours Student in Criminology & Former Grey Market Budtender.
Awards
(2021): Michelle Lynn Rosa Memorial Prize, The University of British Columbia
(2020): Faculty of Arts Graduate Scholarship, The University of British Columbia
(2020): Contribution to Scholarship Award, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
(2020): Community Engagement Award, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
(2020): Student Led Research Grant, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Teaching Experience
(2023): “LASO 204: Introduction to Law and Society.” Law and Society, The University of British Columbia.
(2023): “GRSJ 224: Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice in Literature.” The Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality & Social Justice, The University British Columbia.
(2022): “LASO 204: Introduction to Law and Society.” Law and Society, The University of British Columbia.
(2022): “GRSJ 224: Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice in Literature.” The Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality & Social Justice, The University British Columbia.
(2021): “GRSJ 101: Introduction to Social Justice.” The Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality & Social Justice, The University British Columbia.
Certifications
(2023): “Understanding Cutting and Self-Harm.” Mindspring Mental Health Alliance.
(2022): “Online Instructional Skills Workshop.” UBC Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Technology, The University of British Columbia.
(2022): “Positive Space: Foundations.” UBC Equity & Inclusion Office, The University of British Columbia.
(2022): “Assisted Suicide Intervention Skills Training.” ASIST Suicide Prevention Training Program.
(2019): “Crisis Prevention & Intervention Training Certification.” Battered Women’s Support Services.
(2019): “KPU’s Indigenous Awareness Program.” Kwantlen Polytechnic University.
Community Engagement
(2019-2022): Senior Crisis Line & Intake Volunteer, Battered Women’s Support Services (BWSS).
Memberships
(2022): Community Member, KPU Research Ethics Board, Kwantlen Polytechnic University.
(2022): Member, Disability United Collective, The University of British Columbia.
(2020): Member, UBC Debate Society, The University of British Columbia.
(2019): Alumna, Dean of Arts EDI Awards Working Group, Kwantlen Polytechnic University.