CALUM MCCRACKEN
e: calum.mccracken95@gmail.com | t: (403) 988-0794
EDUCATION
| 2023 – Present | Master of Arts, Human Rights and Social Justice, Faculty of Arts, Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, BC, Canada Notable Courses: Foundations of International Human Rights and Social Justice, Indigenous Ways of Knowing, Law, Human Rights, and Justice, Problem Solving in the Field (Research Methods) |
| 2013 – 2018 | Bachelor of Arts, Major in Political Science and Legal Studies, Department of Politics, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS, Canada. Notable Courses: Canadian Public Policy, Canadian Constitutional Law, Community Political Power |
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Politics; international law; global security studies; humanitarian aid; international affairs; public policy; human rights; activism; socioeconomic injustice; community outreach
REVELANT SKILLS
Research and analysis; data collection and management; policy analysis; writing and communication; cross-cultural competence; interpersonal skills; ethical awareness; problem-solving and critical thinking; public speaking and presentation skills; negotiation and diplomacy
RESEARCH APPOINTMENTS
| 2024 | Human Rights Consultant, British Columbia Law Institute, University of British Columbia Supervisor: Karen Campbell |
| 2023 – 2024 | Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Philosophy, Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, BC Supervisor: Dr. Jenna Woodrow |
| 2023 – 2024 | Graduate Research Assistant, Non-Market BC Housing (Interior BC), Kamloops, BC Supervisor: Dr. Cheryl Gladue |
| 2023 | Research Assistant, David J. Goa Consulting, Edmonton, AB Supervisor: D. Goa |
| 2019 | Research Assistant, Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative, New Delhi, IN, Supervisor: Y. Nain (Remote) |
| 2018 | Research Assistant, David J. Goa Consulting, Edmonton, AB, Supervisor: D. Goa |
PUBLICATIONS IN PROGRESS
- Woodrow, Aiken, McCracken & Purewal. (2024) Introduction to Ethics, Thompson Rivers University Open Press. (Accepted & In Press)
PANELS
- “Conversations in Humanity: Discussions on the Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza – Thompson Rivers University, Organizer and Moderator, Kamloops, BC. November 2023.
- Ethics Bowl – Thompson Rivers University, Moderator, Kamloops, BC. February 2024
PRESENTATIONS & CONFERENCES
- McCracken, C., (September 2024) “Best Practices for Consultation and Engagement”. Executive Board Presentation. British Columbia Law Institute, Vancouver, BC.
- McCracken, C., (June 2024) “Best Practices for Consultation and Engagement”. Executive Presentation. British Columbia Law Institute, Vancouver, BC.
MEDIA APPEARANCES
- McCracken, C., & Goa, D. (2023, Oct). “Calum McCracken Pt.3” In Conversation with David Goa Podcast. Episode 23.
- McCracken, C., & Goa, D. (2023, Oct). “Calum McCracken Pt.2” In Conversation with David Goa Podcast. Episode 22.
- McCracken, C., & Goa, D. (2023, Sept). “Calum McCracken Pt.1” In Conversation with David Goa Podcast. Episode 21.
- McCracken, C., & Bobbie, C. (2018, Oct). “The Canadian Court Rundown”. Constitutional Law Podcast. Acadia Politics. Episode 1.
SERVICE: ACADEMIC
| 2017 | Student Council Representative, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS |
SERVICE: COMMUNITY
| 2023 | Writer & Community Outreach, SameSky Collective, Kamloops, BC |
| 2021 | Administration, Out of the Cold Community Association, Halifax, NS |
| 2020 | Volunteer, Brunswick Street Mission, Halifax, NS |
| 2012 | Care Assistant, McKenzie Town Retirement Community, Calgary, AB |
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
| Present | Bartender/Supervisor, 33 Acres, Vancouver, BC |
| 2021 – 2022 | Bartender, Kai Brady’s, Halifax, NS |
| 2019 – 2021 | Bartender, Stubborn Goat Beer Garden, Halifax, NS |
| 2018 – 2019 | Bartender, Henry House, Halifax, NS |
CERTIFICATIONS
- McCracken, C. (2023, Jan) TCPS 2: CORE-2022 Certification. Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans Course on Research Ethics
LANGUAGE SKILLS
| Read | Write | Speak | Understand | Peer-Review | |
| English | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| French | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
REFERNCES
*Available upon request.
