Sarah Raven, M.A.

Indigenous Rights Researcher

Settler who grew up on the territories of the sn̓ʕaýckstx (Sinixt), Secwépemc, Ktunaxa, and Syilx Peoples.

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At Kwusen, Sarah works with First Nations communities in Alberta and British Columbia. She leads and co-leads interviews and community workshops, provides interview methodology training and support to community researchers, reviews interview data using Kwusen’s research and consultation software, the Community KnowledgeKeeper (CKK), conducts archival research, report and memo writing, and extensive museum collection research. Sarah’s most recent work with Kwusen includes Indigenous Baseline Studies, Indigenous Land and Marine Use Studies, Cumulative Effects Assessments, Research Gap Analyses, Oral History and Genealogy Studies, and Museum Collection & Repatriation support with Gitxaała Nation, Kitsumkalum First Nation, Upper Nicola Band, Okanagan Indian Band, Fort McKay First Nation, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Shuswap Band, and Adams Lake Indian Band.

Sarah holds an M.A. in Anthropology from the University of British Columbia, a B.A. in Anthropology (Hons) from the University of British Columbia, and an associate degree in Indigenous Studies from Langara College. Her previous work as a research assistant with the Museum of Anthropology was spent conducting interviews and research for “The Fabric of our Land” exhibition that showcased textiles, knowledge, and stories from Salish weavers.

Email: sarah@kwusen.com