Kira A. Smith, Ph.D.

Historian - Educator - Storyteller - Activist

Get to know me and my work

  • Institutionalizing Mad Children

    This research storys the experiences of children in Canadian Provincial Asylums between 1880-1930. In using a blended writing , I centre the experiences of children and how their lives were affected by colonialism, medicine, and social policies.

  • Brockville Patient Stories

    This project tells the stories of the patients who once lived at the Brockville Asylum.

  • Teaching

    Welcome to my digital teaching portfolio! This section of the website is dedicated to hosting my teaching philosophy, approaches, and development.

  • Publications and Presentations

    Find out about my latest presentations and publications.