Graham Paradis (he/him) Indigenous Researcher & Cultural Facilitator
Areas of Expertise
- Indigenous Identity and Protocols
- Focus Group Facilitation
- Indigenous Arts & Beadwork
- Pow Wow Singing and Dancing
- Community Engagement and Heritage
Graham is Mischif/Wiisaakodewin from Penetanguishene with ancestral ties to Lesser Lakes, Alberta. He is a citizen of the Métis Nation of Manitoba.
As an assistant researcher at Archipel, Graham contributed to the groundbreaking ISO/APTN report on Indigenous identity fraud. His expertise in Indigenous protocols and extensive community network make him an exceptional focus group facilitator.
Graham’s cultural knowledge and facilitation skills have secured projects from major clients. After teaching himself beadwork and being mentored by Naomi Smith since 2012, Graham has created beadwork with a unique perspective due to his red/green colorblindness. Graham’s work has been featured in multiple museums, including the Royal Alberta Museum and Art Mur.
Highlights
Graham has attained many cultural achievements as well, being a champion pow wow singer and dancer, competing across North America.