Prior Degrees
Master of Planning in Urban Development (MPl), Ryerson University
Master of Arts, Sociology, McMaster University
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, McGill University
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Planning Interests
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Planning with Indigenous peoples
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Reconciliation + planning
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Private practice
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Community-led planning
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Engagement + facilitation
Research Topic
My current research critically explores the relationships between First Nations and the planning consultants they hire to support various planning needs.
Presentations/Publications/Professional Experience
Halbom, A, McNeil, J. (forthcoming, Spring 2023). Planning Firms and Indigenous Planning. Plan Canada.
McNeil, J. (2020). Planning in Relational Spaces: Connecting Planning Theory and Practice to Understandings of Indigenous/non-Indigenous Relationships. Paper presentation for the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning Conference.
Barry, J., McNeil, J. (2019). Indigenous Rights and Planning: From Recognition to Meaningful Coexistence? Plan Canada, 59(1), 52-56.
McNeil, J. (2018). Kitakiwi Masinahikanan (Our Map). Report for Nibinamik First Nation Lands Office.
McMurray, J., McNeil, H., MacNeil, M., McNeil, J., Koch, M., Kernoghan, A., Gordon, A., Jantzi, M., Kim, B., Levy, A., Lee, J., Sveistrup, H., Juzwishin, D., Hirdes, J., Stolee, P. (2018). Making Connections: Working Together with Technology to Support Social Inclusion for Older Adults, AGEWELL Workpackage 7. Waterloo, Canada.
Of note
Joelle is a third year PhD candidate with expertise in planning with Indigenous peoples and private planning practice. With master's degrees in both Sociology and Planning and hands-on experience in social services, Joelle investigates and teaches about how planning influences relationships between people and their connection to the land they inhabit.
At the University of Waterloo
Previous instructor roles: PLAN 233 People and Plans
Previous TA roles: PLAN 100, PLAN 233, PLAN 700