Marie Battiste

Marie Ann Battiste (born 1949 She is known as an intellectual leader who has contributed to the protection of indigenous knowledges and languages and to the balancing of diverse knowledge systems, and as an advocate for decolonialisation.

Early life and education Battiste was born and raised in Houlton, Maine, the daughter of Mi'kmaq parents John and Annie Battiste from the Potlotek First Nation in Nova Scotia. She went on to attend Harvard University graduating in 1974 with a master of education in administration and social policy as well as Stanford University, where in 1984 she graduated with a doctor of education in curriculum and teacher education. There are three different methods for writing with two still in use the first and most commonly used is the Pacifique system and the second and more controversial method being the Francis-Smith system. Her list of honours also includes the 1985 Woman of the Year award from the Sydney, Nova Scotia Professional and Business Women's Society. In the same year she also received the Alumni Achievement award from the University of Maine Farmington. In 1992 she received the 125th Year Queen's Award for Service to the Community as well as the Nova Scotia Social Studies Curriculum Development Award.

Books Reclaiming Indigenous Voice and Vision Protecting Indigenous Knowledge and Heritage: A Global Challenge First Nations Education in Canada: The Circle Unfolds Decolonizing Education: Nourishing the Learning Spirit