Dr. Pamela Tudge

Greetings! I am a scholar, educator, mom, and creator with a passion for exploring the intersections of academia, creativity, and environmentalism. I consider myself a blend of a food nerd, academic, and environmentalist, drawing inspiration from art that prompts deeper reflections on our world. My Ph.D. project, completed in 2023 as part of the Individualized Program in Fine Arts at Concordia, focused on merging critical design with public pedagogy to explore food-based waste. Through three projects examining women's histories and facilitating creative workshops, I aimed to contribute to a better understanding of these issues.

Currently, I serve as a lecturer in the Social Science Department at Alexander College, where my commitment lies in inspiring and educating students while continuously honing my teaching skills across disciplines. While at Concordia University, I had the privilege of developing and teaching the Fine Arts seminar course, "We are What We Eat.” This course delved into contemporary food practices through the lens of art and design, encouraging students to engage in creative projects that explored various food-based issues.

My journey in writing and teaching spans over 15 years, covering diverse subjects such as food studies, environmental science, new media, and social movements. I hold a master’s degree in Geography from the University of British Columbia-Okanagan and a double major in Geography and Environmental Studies with Honours from the University of Victoria.

Throughout my career, I've engaged in a variety of projects, ranging from collaborating with Arctic-based climate researchers to supporting alternative food production in rural Canada. I've also played a role in initiatives focused on restoring Indigenous food systems in coastal BC. Notably, I coordinated McGill’s Participatory Geoweb project, a national initiative emphasizing geospatial web and interactive media for climate-change education. Back in BC, I initiated "Cultivating Change," a DIY media and mapping series in collaboration with food activists and farmers in the interior region.