SAVANNAH SIMON
London,Canada
Summary
Emerging Library and Information Science professional with a strong focus on Indigenous history, community-based research, and project coordination. Expertise in archival and oral history research, transcription, coding, and knowledge translation supports a commitment to conducting culturally respectful research in collaboration with Indigenous communities, guided by OCAP principles. Proven ability to prepare comprehensive reports, facilitate engaging community sessions, and manage projects with professionalism, meticulous attention to detail, and deep cultural sensitivity. Passionate about fostering connections between information resources and Indigenous narratives to promote understanding and empowerment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
Dalhousie University
Fredericton, NB
06.2023 - Current
- Located and retrieved archival documents and made informed judgments regarding their usefulness to the “Natoaganeg Fishery Loss of Use Study”
- Transcribe records obtained from community archives and digitize the data into excel sheets.
- Keep record of daily work, prepare occasional reports, and meet with the team for presentations and updates.
Research Assistant
St. Thomas University
Fredericton, NB
01.2023 - 08.2025
- Assisted a Community-Led Research project with the development of a historical database that preserves the history of the Sussex Vale Indian Day School and the lives of children who attended it.
- Mine transcribed records for additional information regarding the subject of research, ensuring they match with database entries.
- Transcribe records obtained from the federal and provincial archives and ensuring they match with database entries.
- Mine transcribed records for additional information regarding subject of research.
- Keep record of daily work, prepare occasional reports, and meet with the team for presentations and updates.
Project Coordinator
Fergusson Foundation
Fredericton, NB
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Launched an Indigenous & Allied Women Leaders Empowerment Circle by assisting in the design and creation of the logo and name.
- Maintained communication with committee members by facilitating weekly meetings, updating members on project developments, and recording minutes.
- Created and managed the social media platform.
- Played an active role in brainstorming during meetings to generate ideas that could potentially be incorporated into existing/new projects.
Independent Research Contract
RFrancis Law
Fredericton, NB
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Located and retrieved archival documents that were expected to be at the New Brunswick Provincial Archives and obtained a copy of each document and provided said copy to the client.
- Communicated professionally with client when required to seek direction or discuss research issues.
- Maintained confidentiality regarding information and content of research while providing services to the client.
- Handled fragile archival documents and operated microfilm and reels.
Summer Student Lands Researcher
Natoaganeg First Nation
Miramichi, NB
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Gathered and organized information in a research log.
- Conducted thorough literature reviews to identify gaps in knowledge and performed quantitative research with the literature to identify trends and patterns relevant to research objectives.
- Synthesized large volumes of information, identifying key trends and patterns relevant to research objectives.
Education
Master of Library and Information Science -
University of Western Ontario
London, ON09.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Honors in History
St. Thomas University
Fredericton, NB07.2025
Skills
- Community-based and academic research
- Oral history interviewing, transcription, and coding
- Knowledge translation: preparing reports, community briefs, and presentations
- Document transcription and digitization
- Microsoft Office & Google Drive
- Cultural awareness and respectful engagement with Indigenous communities
- Leadership, project coordination, and effective time management
Certification
- The Fundamentals of OCAP, FNIGC (First Nation Information Governance Centre - 2025
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Fergusson Foundation
05.2024 - 10.2024
Independent Research Contract
RFrancis Law
01.2024 - 03.2024
Research Assistant
Dalhousie University
06.2023 - Current
Summer Student Lands Researcher
Natoaganeg First Nation
05.2023 - 08.2023
Research Assistant
St. Thomas University
01.2023 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Honors in History
St. Thomas University
Master of Library and Information Science -
University of Western Ontario