Amanda Bulmer
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Researcher with 5+ years of experience working with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities across Canada. Organized and led 20+ in-person engagement sessions and conducted 150+ one-on-one interviews with Elders, youth, and Indigenous leadership. Lead author on several reports, including Indigenous Knowledge studies, rights impact assessments, and engagement curriculums.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Analyst
The Firelight Group
06.2020 - Current
- Led engagement with 15+ Indigenous communities, facilitating 20+ workshops and focus groups to document Traditional Knowledge, rights impacts, and cultural concerns
- Managed or contributed to 80+ consulting projects
- Conducted qualitative research and synthesized hundreds of interviews/surveys into studies and impact assessment reports
- Authored and co-authored 30+ detailed Land Use Studies, Indigenous Knowledge Studies, and Impact Assessments, summarizing research findings, preparing mitigation measures, and recommendations for further action
- Traveled 30+ days/year for site visits, engaging with Elders and Knowledge Holders to support studies
- Represented Indigenous clients in stakeholder meetings, advocating for Indigenous priorities in environmental and land-use planning processes
Specific Claim Research Assistant, Contract
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Conducted qualitative and quantitative research on 2 complex land claims agreements with several Coastal First Nations
- Prepared regulatory compliance reports and facilitated over a dozen discussions between Indigenous groups and federal negotiators
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities
- Organized and managed data/research materials
Education
Master of Environment - Environmental Assessment
Concordia University
Montreal, QC01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Geography, Indigenous Studies
University of British COlumbia
Vancouver, BC01.2017
Skills
- Indigenous engagement & consultation
- Community-based research & facilitation
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Technical writing & reporting
- Project coordination & record keeping
- Impact assessment & Indigenous participation plans
- Qualitative research & data analysis
- Public speaking & presentation
- Strong analytical skills
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Strong knowledge of UNDRIP and TRC Calls to Action
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Finnish
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Spanish
Elementary
Certification
Negotiating with Indigenous Peoples Course (2024)
Indigenous Consultation and Engagement Course (2024)
San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training Program (2020)
Valid BC Driver's License
Timeline
Research Analyst
The Firelight Group
06.2020 - Current
Specific Claim Research Assistant, Contract
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
01.2019 - 07.2019
Negotiating with Indigenous Peoples Course (2024)
Indigenous Consultation and Engagement Course (2024)
San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training Program (2020)
Valid BC Driver's License
Master of Environment - Environmental Assessment
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Geography, Indigenous Studies
University of British COlumbia
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