PARTNERSHIPS

A committed member of various academic and community-driven organizations, Dr. Claudine Bonner has actively contributed to shaping the landscape of historical, sociological, and cultural scholarship. Her engagements range from leadership roles within university committees to impactful work with national and provincial organizations. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to advocating for equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as fostering meaningful partnerships that advance research, education, and social justice, through her passion for collaborative efforts in the academic and public spheres.

CURRENT

• Member, Advisory Board, Atlantic Canadian Studies Centre 
• Communications Chair, Nova Scotia Women’s History Society Board (2022-present)
• Member, Advisory Board, Institute for the Study of Canadian Slavery, NSCAD now Slavery North Initiative, UMass Amherst (2021-present)

Membership in Scholarly Organizations and Committees

• Canadian Historical Association – Member
• Canadian Sociological Association – Member 
• American Historical Association – Member 
• Canadian Society for Studies in Education – Member 

Membership in National/Provincial/Governmental Organizations

• Advisory Board Member, Atlantic Canada Studies Centre (ACSC), University of New Brunswick
• Member, Board of Directors, Valley African Nova Scotian Development Association (VANSDA), 2016-present
• Member, DBDLI Group for Researchers of African Descent, 2016-present