CURRICULUM VITAE
Zongwe Binesikwe Crystal A. Hardy
Education
Doctor of Philosophy Candidate, School of Nursing, Queen’s University, 2018-2022
Master of Public Health, Nursing Specialization, Lakehead University, 2010
Nurse Practitioner Certificate, Ontario Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program, 2010
Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Lakehead University, 2005, First Class Standing
Indigenous Reporters Program, Journalists for Human Rights, 2021
Awards, Bursaries, Distinctions and Fellowships
Participant, Write Over Here Residency Online, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
JHR Emerging Indigenous Reporter Bursary, Journalists for Human Rights
JHR-TVO Covid-19 Story Bursary, Journalists for Human Rights & TVO
Mary N. Francis Fellowship, Queen’s University
The Phyllis Whitaker Award, Queen’s University
Robert Sutherland Fellowship, Queen’s University
Outstanding Young Alumni Award Recipient, Lakehead University
Employment & Experience
Nurse Practitioner, Matawa Health Cooperative, Thunder Bay, ON
Lecturer, Lakehead University, School of Nursing, Thunder Bay, ON
Consultant, Matawa First Nations Management, Nursing Transfer
Regional Aboriginal Cancer Lead, Cancer Care Ontario, Thunder Bay, ON
Manager, Anishnawbe Mushkiki Health Services, Thunder Bay, ON
Nurse Practitioner, Anishnawbe Mushkiki Aboriginal Health Access Centre, ON
Nurse Practitioner, Dilico Family Health Team, Fort William First Nation
Registered Nurse, TBRHSC, Paediatric Acute Care
Mentor, STEPS Public Art Create Space Residency
Assessor, Literary Creations Projections Northern Panel, Ontario Arts Council
Canadian Press Mentorship, Journalists for Human Rights
Indigenous Reporters Online Program, Journalists for Human Rights
JHR-TVO Covid-19 Story Production, TVO
Programmer & Host, Zee’s Place, CILU 102.7 FM Thunder Bay, ON
Producer & Host, Under the Same Stars Podcast
Publications & Bylines
Hardy, C. (2021). How First Nations are using radio in the fight against COVID-19, TVO.
Hardy, C. (2021). Decolonizing nursing care in Canada. Horizons BIPOCC Issue, 1, 9-11.
Hardy, C. (TBD 2021). Indigenous LGBTQ and Two Spirit Health. In Caring for 2SLGBTQ People. Toronto, ON: University of Toronto.
Past Community Involvement
Guest Workshop Presenter, Storytelling as Medicine, Art Gallery of Mississauga, Border Crossings Project
Workshop Presenter, Cultural Considerations Training Session, Hospice Northwest
Panellist, Blue Sky Community Healing Centre, Panel Discussion: Indigenous Spirituality of Being Two-Spirit
Workshop Presenter, Intro to Podcasting, Art Gallery of Mississauga, Border Crossings Project
Panellist, STEPS Public Art Create Space, Panel Discussion: Collective Use and Access for Future Spaces
Guest Lecturer, Storytelling for Social Change, University of Winnipeg, Conflict Resolution, Social Change, and the Arts
Guest Lecturer, Feminism, Activism & Creativity, University of Winnipeg, Women and Peacemaking
Workshop Presenter, Painting as Ceremony, Art Gallery of Mississauga, Border Crossings Project
Director, LU Radio Board of Directors, Thunder Bay, ON
Board Vice-Chair, Elevate NWO Board of Directors, Thunder Bay, ON
Guest Lecturer, Introduction to Indigenous Health, Lakehead University, School of Nursing
Guest Presenter, Decolonization and Environmental Justice, Ocean Bridge Youth Program, Ocean Wise, Vancouver, BC
Presenter, Cultural Humility, Indigenous Health Conference
Director, Mazinaajim Children’s Foundation Board of Directors
Spokesperson, Mazinaajim Children’s Foundation Rising Eagle Bursary Fund
Presenter, Indigenous Health Modules, Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses
Presenter, Wee Che He Wayo Gamik Family Treatment Centre Youth Conference