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Emilie Fortin-Lefebvre

Critic · DISC type C
Directrice at Centre d’études pour l’autonomie économique des peuples autochtones (AEPA)
📍 Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area, Canada

Emilie Fortin-Lefebvre is a professor at UQAMs School of Management and the Director of the Centre for Studies on Indigenous Peoples Economic Autonomy (AEPA). Holding a Ph. D. in Administration from UQAM, her work focuses on social and Indigenous entrepreneurship, economic autonomy in marginalized contexts, and fostering social change through collaborative, action-based research.

She is deeply committed to supporting Indigenous communities through her work, focusing on co-creating knowledge that respects and integrates Indigenous values and expertise. Her passion extends to international cooperation, with past collaborations on projects in Brazil, Haiti, and Mali, reflecting an interest in global social and economic justice.

Unique fact: She leads research-creation projects that blend academic expertise with Indigenous knowledge to directly support community needs and foster sustainable development.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Directrice
Location
Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area, Canada
Personality Overview

How Emilie shows up

Critic
Negotiator
Information Seeker

They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms. They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others. They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data.

Priorities

Topics Emilie cares about

Indigenous Entrepreneurship
The central theme of her doctoral thesis and current research, with a focus on supporting First Nations and Inuit entrepreneurs in Quebec and Nunavik.
Economic Autonomy
A core domain of her expertise, she directs a center dedicated to fostering economic self-sufficiency for Indigenous peoples through collaborative research and partnerships.
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Career

Work history

Directrice
Centre d’études pour l’autonomie économique des peuples autochtones (AEPA)
1-2017
Professeure
UQAM | Université du Québec à Montréal
1-2014 - 12-2016
Chargée de cours (Lecturer)
UQAM | Université du Québec à Montréal
9-2012 - 5-2016
Auxiliaire d'enseignement
UQAM | Université du Québec à Montréal
4-2013 - 7-2016
Auxiliaire de recherche
Observatoire de la consommation responsable, Université du Québec à Montréal
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Education
2011 - 2017
Doctorat (Ph.D.)
UQAM | Université du Québec à Montréal
2008 - 2010
Maîtrise en administration
Université de Sherbrooke
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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