My research areas fall under the following College of Kinesiology research themes: Indigenous Wellness, Child and Youth Health and Development, Human Performance

• Ph.D. Kinesiology, University of Saskatchewan, 2014
• M.Sc. Kinesiology, University of Saskatchewan, 2009
• B.A. (Honours) Psychology, University of Saskatchewan, 2007

• KIN 122.3 - Social Behavioral Foundations of Physical Activity
• KIN 306.3 - Introduction to Indigenous Wellness
• KIN 380.3 - Research Methods in Kinesiology
• KIN 431.3 - Mental Training for Sport and Physical Activity
• KIN 807.3 - Research Methods in Kinesiology
• GSR 982 - Mentored Teaching

Prospective students interested in pursuing a research graduate degree in the areas of sport psychology or Indigenous Peoples' wellness should contact Dr. Ferguson and provide: (a) a brief summary of prior research experience; (b) an expression of interest in pursuing graduate studies; and, (c) unofficial transcripts. 

My publication record is available at Google Scholar and PubMed

Principal Investigator

• Title: Developing Women Athletes’ Self-Compassion to Thrive in Sport
  Agency: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Sport Participation Research Initiative
  Timeline: 2022-2024
• Title: Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program in Saskatchewan
  Agency: Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation Partnership Grant
  Timeline: 2019-2023

Co-Principal Investigator

• Co-Principal Investigators: Dr. Heather Foulds and Dr. Leah Ferguson
  Title: Journeying Together to Co-Create a Foundation for Indigenous Sport Research
  Agency: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Exchange Grant
  Timeline: 2019-2022
• Nominated Principal Investigator: Dr. Jonathan McGavock (University of Manitoba)
  Title: Deepening the roots of living in a good way for Indigenous Children. The Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program
  Agency: Canadian Institutes of Health Research Team Grant: Pathways Implementation Research Team – Component 3
  Timeline: 2018-2023

Affiliations

• Mamawiikikayaahk (Healing together) Métis Research Network, Saskatchewan NEIHR, Co-Scientific Director
• Canadian Sport Psychology Association (CSPA), Professional Member
• Community-University Institute for Social Research (CUISR) Management Board, member
• Indigenous Peoples' Health Research Centre, Research Affiliate
• ParticipACTION Research Advisory Group, member
• Saskatchewan Centre for Patient-Oriented Research (SCPOR) Affiliated Research Alliance, member

Consultant

• Mental Performance Consultant, Sport Medicine & Science Council of Saskatchewan

Scholarly Societies

• Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology (SCAPPS)
• International Society of Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise (QRSE)
• North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA)