Nicole Murdock is a First Nations (Cree-Anishinaabe) graduate student, instructor, writer, and mother based on Treaty 1 Territory in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

An urban member of Fisher River Cree Nation, she studies Criminal Justice and Indigenous Studies at the University of Winnipeg. Her work lives at the intersections of community, classroom, and public life.

A First Nations woman with dark wavy hair sitting at a wooden table in a room with bookshelves and plants, wearing a black top and rings, looking at the camera.

path & practice

    • Incoming PhD Student in Sociology at the University of Manitoba, commencing Fall 2027

    • MA, Criminal Justice, University of Winnipeg (In Progress)

    • BA (Honours), Double Major in Criminal Justice & Indigenous Studies, University of Winnipeg (2025)

  • Exploring how stories move systems, Nicole’s work examines Indigenous (in)justice, sovereignty, and political institutions in Manitoba through narrative inquiry and ethnographic research methods.

    Carrying what she learns into her own classrooms and community, Nicole treats research, teaching, and responsibility as one connected practice.

  • An urban member of Fisher River Cree Nation, Nicole teaches in the community’s Transition to University Program - supporting students as they prepare for post-secondary life in larger urban environments.

    She teaches Academic Writing and Introduction to Urban City Studies, centering relational pedagogy, critical reflection, and experiential learning in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

    In Spring of 2026, Nicole taught Justice in First Nations Communities in the First Nation Bachelor of Education program at Yellowquill University College.

    Throughout her studies, Nicole has worked in interdisciplinary teaching assistantships and facilitation roles in both the Criminal Justice and Indigenous Studies departments at the University of Winnipeg. Through guest lectures, co-teaching, and instruction, she expands her teaching practice - prioritizing dialogue, care, and critical engagement in the classroom.

  • Recognized with national and institutional honours, scholarships, and awards for research excellence, academic achievement, and scholarly potential.

    Full list available on request (CV).

connect & collaborate

Nicole welcomes collaboration, speaking invitations, guest lectures, and community-engaged projects.

Interested in working together? Use the form to get in touch!

CV available upon request.