Research at Queen's

At Queen’s, a number of groups and individuals (both Indigenous and non-Indigenous) consider Indigenous histories, rights, perspectives, and culture. Faculty members who specialize in these areas come from a range of disciplines and many conduct community-based, participatory research. The list of faculty members below is not exhaustive.

Research Collaboration with Indigenous Communities: Negotiating Ownership and Control in Collaborative Research

This day-long workshop for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and community members focused on the broad theme of negotiating issues of ownership and control of research data and information, including cultural knowledge, in university-community research partnerships. The event was designed as a hands-on, foundational training and community-building activity in which participants learn from the insights of experienced researchers, Indigenous leaders, and community members about best practices in the ethical and responsible conduct of Indigenous research. This event was co-organized by the Aboriginal Council of Queen’s University, the School of Graduate Studies, and Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre (FDISC). If you would like to learn more about the workshop, the Final Report (PDF 1002KB) is now available.  

World Indigenous Studies in Education (WISE)

The Faculty of Education offers a Masters of Education in World Indigenous Studies in Education (WISE). The program is a part-time blended (online and on-campus) program intended for students with experience in Aboriginal communities. To learn more, visit the program website.

Planning with Indigenous Peoples (PWIP) Research Group

The Planning With Indigenous Peoples (PWIP) Research Group at Queen’s University is dedicated to conducting research about policy and planning with First Nations. Their objective is to enhance Indigenous-municipal relationships in the context of land use planning in the cities and regions encompassing First Nations’ lands in Southern Ontario.

Pre-Doctoral Fellowship in the Faculty of Arts and Science

In February, 2018, the Faculty of Arts and Science announced a Pre-Doctoral Fellowship program to recognize the scholarship of outstanding Indigenous PhD candidates from across Canada. Information on the program can be found on the Faculty of Arts and Science website. This page contains a list of current Fellowship holders as well as links to their individual websites where you can learn more about their research.

Queen's University Faculty

Below you will find a list of faculty members who are indigenous and/or whose work considers Indigenous histories, rights, perspectives, and culture.