Edmonton Institute for Diversity Equity Research and Studies (EIDERAS)

Dr. Berhanu Demeke 

• Ph. D. in Educational Policy Studies
• Qualitative researcher in immigrant community studies
• Well-versed in political philosophy,
• Special focus on multiculturalism and civic agency
• Extensive experience in immigrant settlement practice
• Worked in K - 12 education institution helping integrate 'new comers' for 10 years
• Volunteered for African immigrant communities in Edmonton

Publications

1. Demeke, B. (2019). Immigrant integration in Canada: The concept, barriers and civic republicanism. In M. Kariwo, C. El Bouhali and N. Assadi (Eds.), An Interrogation of Models of Diversity in a Multicultural Environment. Palgrave.
2. Demeke, B. (2018). The political significance of ethno-cultural organizations: The case of Ethiopian immigrants in the city of Edmonton, Canada. (Ph.D. thesis). Edmonton: University of Alberta. https://era.library.ualberta.ca/items/cf046d5e-d56f-4276-932c-efdd95758c1e
3. Demeke, B. (2014). The dual sources of political development in Ethiopia and the emergence of ethnic federalism. In E. Shiza & A. A. Abdi (Eds.). Indigenous discourses on knowledge and development in Africa. (pp. 171 – 185). New York: Routledge.
4. Interview in feature article. Edmonton Journal. Stay true to your culture. In Immigrants help newcomers settle into school system. By Janet French. (updated: December 17, 2016).