The passing of Dr. Chris Lalonde
Dr. Christopher (Chris) Lalonde passed away on May 8th, 2023, at the age of 63. Dr. Lalonde joined the Centre as a Research Fellow in 2007. Dr. Lalonde’s research centered around social-cognitive development, Indigenous health, Indigenous epistemologies and post-secondary education and identity development. He had a passion for youth empowerment, and was a strong supporter of the Centre’s mission to promote the well-being of youth through community-engaged research.
We are grateful for Dr. Lalonde’s strong contribution to the Centre, and will continue to honour his passion for youth empowerment through the work that we do.