Michelle Lavallee

Michelle LaVallee is a seasoned professional in the art and cultural sector, currently serving as the Director of Indigenous Ways and Decolonization at the National Gallery of Canada since March 2022. Prior to this role, Michelle held the position of Director at the Indigenous Art Centre within Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada from October 2017 to March 2022. Michelle's extensive experience includes a decade-long tenure at the MacKenzie Art Gallery, where key responsibilities involved curating major exhibitions and managing significant budgets. Earlier roles included curatorial positions at A Space Gallery and the Association For Native Development In The Performing And Visual Arts. Michelle holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from York University and is a Master's degree candidate in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Art History and Curatorial Studies at the University of Regina. Additionally, Michelle has a Bachelor of Education from York University focused on Fine Arts education.