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Joseph Fitkowski, MA

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Researcher on democratic regimes, identity, and radicalization.

  • Education

    • Algoma university

      2014 - 2019
      Bachelor of arts - ba history (honours) 3.7

      Activities and Societies: Member and President, Algoma University Historical Society; Member and Head of Recruitment, World University Service of Canada; Member, Queer Coffee Club • Minor in Political Science, graduated Cum Laude and Deans Honours List.• Focus on colonialism, with emphasis on its modern-day ramifications and connections, with a secondary focus on political theory and modern-day populism in liberal democratic regimes.• Worked closely with the Shingwauk Residential School Centre in organizing archival material.

    • Western university

      2019 - 2020
      Master of arts - ma history 3.7

      Activities and Societies: Steward, PSAC 610 • Thesis: King Sugar: The Influence of British Planters on Land Use and Environmental Degradation on Colonial Nevis, 1720-1783.• Focus on colonialism and its effects on ecology and social structures, with a secondary focus on archival studies, public accessibility, and political theory.• Experience in operationalizing theoretical concepts into physical research and findings.

    • Dalhousie university

      2021 - 2023
      Master of arts - ma political science 3.7

      Activities and Societies: Strike Communications Sub-Committee Member, CUPE 3912 • Thesis: Messianism in the Heart of Europe: Analysing Poland’s Law and Justice Party, Narratives of Identity, and the European Union.• Focus on populism and illiberal democracy, with emphasis on their connection with national identity and historical narratives in democratic and hybrid regimes.• Experience in security and development studies and implementation of inter-departmental coordination.

  • Experience

    • Niagara parks commission

      Jul 2014 - Aug 2019

      • Promoted in June 2019 to Student Supervisor, adding the responsibility of officially organizing and supervising student janitors. • Responsible for the upkeep of the Table Rock Complex, including proper care and maintenance methods, as well as acting in a leadership role when needed.• Assisted visitors in finding directions and answering questions, keeping in mind cultural customs and sensitivities.• Trained and supervised new hires to the janitorial staff and promoted good work ethic and cooperation in the department.

      • Student Supervisor

        Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

      • Janitor

        Jul 2014 - Jun 2019

    • Western university

      Sept 2019 - Apr 2020
      Graduate teaching assistant

      • Worked with students through activities and conversation, such as tutorials, to discuss how history has affected and continues to affect the present day, including why modern-day social movements have formed.

    • Dalhousie university

      Sept 2021 - Apr 2022
      Graduate teaching assistant

      • Graded undergraduate work, including final exams and online discussion.• Met regularly with undergraduate students to support them with their assignments.• Worked with professors to plan and execute online in-class activities such as debates, thought charts, and discussions.

    • Dalhousie university

      Oct 2022 - Nov 2022
      Research assistant

      • Researched and summarized information on Migration Governance Indicators (MGIs) between governments and non-profit organizations in Albania, The Gambia, Guatemala, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Turkey, and Ukraine.• Used open source information through the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Database.

    • Mitacs

      Oct 2022 - Jan 2023
      Lead researcher

      • Conducted independent research into Poland’s relationship with the European Union (EU) at the Institute of European Studies at Jagiellonian University.• Authored the Mitacs report “The Identity of PiS in Relation to the European Union and Integration” on Poland’s external and supranational foreign policy in relation to the EU.• Collection of qualitative data, including interviews with experts and stakeholders in relation to the above.

    • Peapell & associates / supertemp

      Aug 2023 - Sept 2023
      Temporary office assistant - dalcard office

      • Catalogued, organized, and distributed over 5,000+ Dalhousie student IDs and UPass transit stickers.• Answered phone calls, facilitated ID replacements, and dealt with other tasks when required.

    • Nsndp

      Feb 2024 - May 2024
      Canvasser

      • Physically canvassed and remotely called communities to promote NSNDP events and initiatives.• Identified trends around voters’ concerns and issues, and briefed teammates and supervisors on these developments.

    • Colleges and institutes canada | collèges et instituts canada

      May 2024 - Oct 2024
      Program intern

      • With funding from Global Affairs Canada and support from the International Youth Internship Program (IYIP), worked with CICan in assisting in the development of the Kenya Blue Economy Skills Training (KBEST) program.• Assisted in analyzing and assessing participating Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions and the development of their curriculum as it pertains to the blue economy.• Assisted in planning and implementing workshops on the creation of curricula, connecting TVETs to government agencies, and harmonizing TVET curricula with national standards.• Created a database aimed at identifying and addressing possible future incidents and backlash aimed at KBEST and CICan due to its existence as a foreign government-funded program and organization. Show less

    • Nsndp

      Oct 2024 - Nov 2024
      Canvasser

      • Remotely called communities to promote NSNDP candidates and initiatives during the 2024 Nova Scotia general election.• Identified trends around voters’ concerns and issues, and briefed teammates and supervisors on these developments.

    • Saskatchewan new democratic party

      Nov 2024 - now
      Voter contact agent

    • Ontario ndp

      Jan 2025 - Feb 2025
      Voter contact agent

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Comprehensive e-learning course for osce/odihr observers

      Osce office for democratic institutions and human rights (odihr)
      Dec 2024

    • Gender-based analysis plus

      Government of canada
      May 2024

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Joseph Fitkowski, MA
      Globalink Research Award Mitacs Jul 2022 "The Mitacs Globalink Research Award (GRA) supports research collaborations between Canada and select partner organizations and eligible countries and regions.Under the joint supervision of a home and host professor, successful senior undergraduate students, graduate students, as well as postdoctoral fellows will receive a $6,000 research award to conduct a 12- to 24-week research project in the other country. Awards are offered in partnership with Mitacs’s Canadian academic partners… Show more "The Mitacs Globalink Research Award (GRA) supports research collaborations between Canada and select partner organizations and eligible countries and regions.Under the joint supervision of a home and host professor, successful senior undergraduate students, graduate students, as well as postdoctoral fellows will receive a $6,000 research award to conduct a 12- to 24-week research project in the other country. Awards are offered in partnership with Mitacs’s Canadian academic partners (and, in some cases, with Mitacs’s international partners) and are subject to available funding." Show less
    • Awarded to Joseph Fitkowski, MA
      Keens-Morden Scholarship Department of Political Science, Dalhousie University Jun 2021 "For a student entering the MA program who has demonstrated a keen interest in international relations, Canadian foreign policy, or defence and security studies."
    • Awarded to Joseph Fitkowski, MA
      Margaret Meagher Fellowship in Political Science Department of Political Science, Dalhousie University Jun 2021 "For a student entering the MA program in the field of international relations."
    • Awarded to Joseph Fitkowski, MA
      Dean's Honour List Algoma University Aug 2019 "Algoma University is proud to recognize the outstanding academic achievements of students who have earned the distinction of being on the Dean’s Honour List. These students have achieved an overall average of 80% or higher on the last 30 credits completed during the 2018-2019 academic year or on the last 30 credits completed part-time."

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Strike Communications Sub-Committee Member

      Issued by Canadian Union of Public Employees on Aug 2022
      Canadian Union of Public EmployeesAssociated with Joseph Fitkowski, MA

    • Shop Steward

      Issued by Public Service Alliance of Canada on Sept 2019
      Public Service Alliance of CanadaAssociated with Joseph Fitkowski, MA

    • Member, President (2018-2019)

      Issued by Algoma University Historical Society on Sept 2014
      Algoma University Historical SocietyAssociated with Joseph Fitkowski, MA

    • Member, Head of Recruitment (2016-2017)

      Issued by World University Service of Canada - Local Committee on Oct 2016
      World University Service of Canada - Local CommitteeAssociated with Joseph Fitkowski, MA

    • Member

      Issued by Algoma University Queer Coffee Club on Sept 2014
      Algoma University Queer Coffee ClubAssociated with Joseph Fitkowski, MA