CALUM MCCRACKEN

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EDUCATION

2023 – PresentMaster 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

2024Human 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
2023Research Assistant, David J. Goa Consulting, Edmonton, AB
Supervisor: D. Goa
2019Research Assistant, Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative, New Delhi, IN,
Supervisor: Y. Nain (Remote)
2018Research Assistant, David J. Goa Consulting, Edmonton, AB,
Supervisor: D. Goa

PUBLICATIONS IN PROGRESS

  1. Woodrow, Aiken, McCracken & Purewal. (2024) Introduction to Ethics, Thompson Rivers University Open Press. (Accepted & In Press)

PANELS

  1. “Conversations in Humanity: Discussions on the Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza – Thompson Rivers University, Organizer and Moderator, Kamloops, BC. November 2023.
  2. Ethics Bowl – Thompson Rivers University, Moderator, Kamloops, BC. February 2024

PRESENTATIONS & CONFERENCES

  1. McCracken, C., (September 2024) “Best Practices for Consultation and Engagement”. Executive Board Presentation. British Columbia Law Institute, Vancouver, BC.
  2. McCracken, C., (June 2024) “Best Practices for Consultation and Engagement”. Executive Presentation. British Columbia Law Institute, Vancouver, BC.

MEDIA APPEARANCES

  1. McCracken, C., & Goa, D. (2023, Oct). “Calum McCracken Pt.3” In Conversation with David Goa Podcast. Episode 23.
  2. McCracken, C., & Goa, D.  (2023, Oct). “Calum McCracken Pt.2” In Conversation with David Goa Podcast. Episode 22.
  3. McCracken, C., & Goa, D.  (2023, Sept). “Calum McCracken Pt.1” In Conversation with David Goa Podcast. Episode 21.
  4. McCracken, C., & Bobbie, C. (2018, Oct). “The Canadian Court Rundown”. Constitutional Law Podcast. Acadia Politics. Episode 1. 

SERVICE: ACADEMIC

2017Student Council Representative, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS

SERVICE: COMMUNITY

2023Writer & Community Outreach, SameSky Collective, Kamloops, BC
2021Administration, Out of the Cold Community Association, Halifax, NS
2020Volunteer, Brunswick Street Mission, Halifax, NS
2012Care Assistant, McKenzie Town Retirement Community, Calgary, AB

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

PresentBartender/Supervisor, 33 Acres, Vancouver, BC
2021 – 2022 Bartender, Kai Brady’s, Halifax, NS
2019 – 2021Bartender, Stubborn Goat Beer Garden, Halifax, NS
2018 – 2019 Bartender, Henry House, Halifax, NS

CERTIFICATIONS

  1. 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

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FrenchYesNoNoYesNo

REFERNCES

*Available upon request.

Image Credit

Photo Credit: Pawel Czerwinski via Unsplash