Nuanced. 49. Dr. Dara Kelly: Indigenous Economics, Money & Potlatches
Aaron and Dr. Dara Kelly delve into the functioning of Indigenous finance prior to colonization, with a specific focus on the economic and leadership aspects of potlatches. Dr. Kelly enlightens the listeners on the intricate relationship between Indigenous culture and the concept of money.
Dara Kelly is an Assistant Professor at Simon Fraser University's Beedie School of Business. She is from the Leq’á:mel First Nation, part of the Stó:lō Coast Salish. Dara earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Commerce from The University of Auckland Business School in Aotearoa-New Zealand. Her doctoral research focused on the Coast Salish economy of affection, examining concepts of freedom, unfreedom, wealth, and reciprocity within Coast Salish philosophy. She conducted the research using methodologies derived from Coast Salish philosophy, protocols, and worldview.
Dara also holds a Master of Commerce from The University of Auckland Business School, where her thesis explored feminine ancestral leadership with Māori business leaders. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts from the University of British Columbia (UBC). Dara has worked as a researcher at the Mira Szászy Research Centre for Māori and Pacific Economic Development at The University of Auckland Business School and has professional experience in leadership development programming.
This episode is sponsored by the Real Estate Foundation of BC. Learn more about the REFBC by visiting: https://www.refbc.com/