<strong>MacKinnon</strong>, S. with Diane Roussin (2011). Aboriginal research networks. Fostering Biimaadiziwin: National Research Conference on Urban Aboriginal Peoples, Toronto, Ontario. <strong>MacKinnon</strong>, S. (2010). Deep and damaging effects of intergenerational poverty Social justice: Educating for action conference. Winnipeg, Manitoba. <strong>MacKinnon</strong> (2010). Research and action toward equity. Health in Common Conference. Winnipeg, Manitoba. <strong>MacKinnon</strong> (2010). The view from here: Manitobans call for a poverty reduction plan. Canadian Council on Social Development Conference. Calgary, Alberta. <strong>MacKinnon</strong>, S. (2008). Poverty and Social Exclusion: What does it mean and what does it have to do with crime prevention? City of Winnipeg, Conference on Crime Prevention. Winnipeg, Manitoba. <strong>MacKinnon</strong>, S. (2008). Is participation having an impact? CUExpo. Victoria, B.C. <strong>MacKinnon</strong>, S. (2007). Participatory budgets. Parkland Institute annual conference. Edmonton, Alberta. <strong>MacKinnon</strong>, S. (2006). Policy: How to change it when it hurts. Alberta College of Social Workers conference. Edmonton, Alberta. <strong>MacKinnon</strong>, S. (2006). CED and Public Policy. Canadian Community Economic Development Network, conference and annual general meeting. Winnipeg, Mb. Areas of Research Interest and Expertise Participatory Action Research Community-based research Social Policy Political Advocacy Urban Poverty and Social Exclusion Aboriginal Issues Colonization and Decolonizing Pedagogy Housing Policy Recent Volunteer Activities and Appointments Member, Premier’s Advisory Council on Education and Poverty 2010 - Present Member, Province of Manitoba – Minister of Housing and Community Development, Roundtable on Rent Supply 2010 - Present Member, Province of Manitoba – Sustainable Development Roundtable 2008 - 2010 Member, Board of Directors, Supporting Employment and Economic Development (SEED) Winnipeg 2005 –2009 10
Elected member, Canadian Community Economic Development Network – Policy Council 2003-2009 Child and Family Services Volunteer – Respite and family support 1992- 2002 11