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I am inspired by the power of stories to shape reality and I am committed to learning, growing, and contributing alongside others who feel the same. I hold a PhD in Cultural Studies, and experience as a podcast producer, researcher, writer, and editor.…

Sadie Barker

Writer, Podcast Producer, Photographer, +1

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I am inspired by the power of stories to shape reality and I am committed to learning, growing, and contributing alongside others who feel the same. I hold a PhD in Cultural Studies, and experience as a podcast producer, researcher, writer, and editor.…

Available to hire

I am inspired by the power of stories to shape reality and I am committed to learning, growing, and contributing alongside others who feel the same.

I hold a PhD in Cultural Studies, and experience as a podcast producer, researcher, writer, and editor.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Writer/Producer at The Diversity District

May 1, 2023 - Present

Consulted on the development of educational materials and guides for public and university classroom engagement with contemporary Canadian BIPOC and Indigenous literature; produced, edited, and oversaw the production of Reader’s Guides to support student learning and comprehension.

Lead Programmer at GEMFest, Gender Equity in Media Society (GEMS)

June 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024

Led and supervised a team of programmers to curate and develop the annual GEMFest film festival — a celebration of women, gender-diverse, and BIPOC filmmakers from across the country. Envisioned and implemented programming initiatives such as advocacy panels, speaker series, and community networking events in support of GEMS’ mandate to platform marginalized creatives. Led and moderated public programs, panels, and Q&As.

Curatorial Research Fellow at The Reach Gallery Museum

September 1, 2016 - May 1, 2017

Collaboratively curated Parallax: Reimagining the Canada-US Border — an exhibition presenting the plural history of the western Canada-US border through the work of Indigenous artists and scholars. Produced an extensive historical account of the 49th parallel, treaties, and Indigenous-settler relations to support public education and engagement. Supported the (re)acquisition of ancestral objects from museums and collections to complement the exhibit.