Wilfrid Laurier University expert alert: National Indigenous History Month

May 27, 2026
For Immediate Release

WATERLOO — June marks National Indigenous History Month, a time to honour and celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of Indigenous peoples. Wilfrid Laurier University offers access to experts who can speak on a wide range of topics related to National Indigenous History Month, including history, education, rights and laws, food and water security, governance, environment, spirituality, culture, identity and decolonization. 

The following list highlights Laurier experts currently available for comment though it does not reflect the full range of expertise across the university. For a comprehensive inventory of Laurier’s faculty researchers, consult the Experts at Laurier database. For more information, visit the Indigenization at Laurier web page, which celebrates the university’s thriving Indigenous community.

• Erich Fox Tree: Colonial mythologies about Indigenous peoples; Indigenous sign language; Native American social and religious activism.
• Alex Latta: Indigenous rights, natural resources and conservation; availability of clean drinking water in Indigenous communities. 
• Sheri Longboat: Indigenous planning and practice for lands, resources, education and training; research and capacity building.
• Ryan Neepin: Anti-colonial and decolonization practices; Indigenous education.
• Karen Stote: Colonialism and Indigenous-settler relations; decolonization.
• Darren Thomas: Indigenous land, resource management and conservation; Indigenous research methodologies; Indigenous rights and laws; Indigenous self-determination.
• Ciann L. Wilson: Intersectional and anti-colonial theories; community-based health and well-being research with Indigenous communities.