- English (fluent)
Cassidy Bilash
Sudbury,ON
Summary
Graduate researcher in Justice Studies specializing in Indigenous birth sovereignty, reproductive justice, and Indigenous data sovereignty. Research critically examines colonial health, legal, and institutional systems through Indigenous resurgence, justice-centered, and transdisciplinary frameworks. Committed to ethical, non-extractive, and community-accountable research practices. Professional experience within Ontario’s criminal justice system informs scholarly engagement with structural inequities and governance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Court Clerk & Registrar
Ministry of the Attorney General
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Supported court operations and legal processes within the criminal justice system
- Developed expertise in procedural justice, administrative law, and institutional decision-making
- Professional experience informs academic research on justice systems and structural inequities
- Facilitated communication between the public, attorneys, and court personnel to ensure smooth operations within the judicial system.
- Managed court records and documentation, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
- Processed case files and prepared legal documents for court proceedings.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while managing case-related inquiries.
- Safeguarded sensitive information through strict adherence to confidentiality guidelines when handling court records.
Education
Master of Arts in Justice Studies (MAJS) - Thesis Track
Royal Roads University
Victoria, BC01-2027
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Law & Justice
Laurentian University
Greater Sudbury, ON04.2022
Skills
- Qualitative research & literature review
- Policy and institutional analysis
- Academic writing (APA style)
- Indigenous-informed and justice-centered frameworks
- Transdisciplinary research approaches
- Problem-solving
- Strong communication skills
- Detail-oriented mindset
- Team leadership qualities
- Legal document preparation
- Critical thinking aptitude
- Document proofreading
- Workflow coordination
- Legal research proficiency
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Senior Court Clerk & Registrar
Ministry of the Attorney General
01.2019 - 01.2024
Master of Arts in Justice Studies (MAJS) - Thesis Track
Royal Roads University
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Law & Justice
Laurentian University
Awards & Honours
- Dean’s Honour Roll
- Cum Laude, BA (Honours)
- Normand Forest Leadership Scholarship
Community Engagement & Leadership
Northern Cancer Foundation, President, Youth Advisory Committee, 2012, 2018, - Represented youth perspectives at board meetings, - Led community engagement, awareness, and fundraising initiatives
Core Research Areas
- Indigenous resurgence and self-determination
- Indigenous birth sovereignty & reproductive justice
- Indigenous data sovereignty and governance
- Surveillance studies
- Colonial health, legal, and institutional systems
- Justice-centered & transdisciplinary research
Academic & Institutional Service
- Student Representative, Senate
- University of Sudbury | 2018–2019
- - Participated in institutional governance and academic decision-making
- - Contributed to motions and initiatives related to university policy
- Student Representative & Scholarship Recipient
- Normand Forest Leadership Program | 2018–2019
- - Participated in leadership development, governance meetings, and academic networking