The Marty Memorial Fellowship

The scholarship, established in memory of Dr. Aletta Marty, MA 1894, LLD'19 and her sister, Sophie Marty, a distinguished graduate of ¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´ is awarded annually by the ¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´ Alumni Association to a woman graduate of ¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´, for one year of study and research.

Dr. Marty was a pioneer woman in the field of education, and Canada's first woman public school inspector. Miss Sophie Marty was for many years, Head of the Department of Modern Language at Stratford Collegiate Institute.

For more information on applying for this award, visit ¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´'s Alumnae - Fellowships for Graduates of ¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´'s.

2025 Recipient

Halima Wali

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Halima Wali standing against a blue background. They are wearing a red patterned jacket with blue circular designs over a white top and have a beige headscarf.

Halima is a researcher, educator, and storyteller committed to equity and transformative education. She earned her doctorate in curriculum studies from ¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s, where her research explored the lived experiences of women in Northern Nigeria and how storytelling can be used as both a method of inquiry and a tool for change.

Beyond her academic work, Halima has spent over eight years volunteering as chief learning officer with 1 Million Teachers, an organization that supports educators across sub-Saharan Africa. Her work bridges scholarship and community practice, with a focus on inclusive, culturally responsive approaches to education.

With support from the Marty Memorial Fellowship, Halima will expand her research into public and community-facing formats. She plans to develop workshops, reflective storytelling tools, and narrative-based resources that honour the women at the heart of her study.

Her goal is to turn these stories into catalysts for connection, reflection, and educational justice – sparking dialogue in classrooms, communities, and policy spaces across Nigeria, Africa, Canada, and beyond. She believes that when stories are truly heard, they can reshape not only what we know – but what we dare to imagine.