Kelly Stanley
1815 Lodgepole Drive, Kamloops, BC, V1S1X7
Email: kconstance@hotmail.ca | Phone: 780-547-6612
Professional Summary
Indigenous social justice advocate and legal support professional with experience in legal research, child and family advocacy, and community development. Skilled in restorative justice, Indigenous law, research, and publication editing. Committed to amplifying Indigenous voices and creating equitable outcomes for communities.
Education
UPREP LSAT Summer Program
University of Calgary May 2026 – August 2026
Focused LSAT preparation in critical reasoning, logic games, and reading comprehension.
Master of Arts – Human Rights & Social Justice
Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, BC | Sep 2024 – June 2026
- BC Graduate Scholarship ($175,000), 2025
- Knowledge Makers Journal, 2026 – upcoming publication
Bachelor of Arts – Sociology
Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, BC | Sep 2018 – Dec 2022
- MITACS Undergraduate Research Award (2021)
- Indigenous Student Research Award
- Published: Knowledge Makers Journal, 2019
- Co-op student experience
Professional Experience
Knowledge Builder’s Program (Internship)
Kamloops, BC | May 2026 – August 2026
Graduate Research Assistant
Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, BC | Jun 2025 – Jan 2026
- Editorial Notes in Dr. Woodrow’s ethics textbook, contributing to its upcoming publication (2026).
Practicum – Legal & Policy Research
British Columbia Law Institute | May 2025 – Aug 2025
- Conducted legal research and policy analysis on Indigenous law and social justice initiatives.
- Drafted reports and summaries to support legislative and academic projects.
First Nations Representative Coordinator
CHRT-41 Child and Family Prevention Wrap-Around Services, Frog Lake, AB | Feb 2023 – Sep 2024
- Advocated for First Nations interests in child and family services administrative and court proceedings.
- Coordinated alternative dispute resolutions, including restorative justice and circle processes.
- Supported youth and young adults with post-majority transition services.
Educational Assistant
Tustukeeskaws High School | Oct 2022 – Feb 2023
- Supported Social Studies (Grades 7–9) and Physical Education (Grades 7–12) instruction.
- Assisted with classroom management and student engagement.
Research Assistant
Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, BC | May 2021 – Dec 2021
- Conducted literature review on MMIWG and media representation.
- Developed research, data analysis, and project management skills.
Substitute Teacher
Chief Napewaew Comprehensive School, Frog Lake, AB | Mar 2021 – Jun 2021
- Delivered lessons and managed classrooms of 20–25 students on short notice.
- Demonstrated adaptability, leadership, and classroom management skills.
Research Assistant
University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford, BC | Jun 2018 – Dec 2023
- Facilitated workshops with youth and elders to support community building.
- Collected and analyzed research data; organized safe and inclusive community activities.
Skills
- Legal Research & Advocacy
- Indigenous Law & Policy Knowledge
- Restorative Justice & Conflict Resolution
- Community Outreach & Program Development
- Research, Editing & Publication Support
- Project Management
Publications
- Lines, L. A., Marty, C., Anderson, S., Stanley, P., Stanley, K., & Jardine, C. (2021). Indigenizing forum theatre through a strength-based approach. AlterNative: An International Journal of Indigenous Peoples, 17(4), 504-513.
- Stanley, K. (2019). Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Knowledge Makers, 4, 69–72.
- Knowledge Makers Journal, 2026 – upcoming publication
References
Available upon request