Kimberly R. Murray

Kimberly R. Murray is an Associate Professor and Queen’s National Scholar in Indigenous Legal Studies at Queen’s University. As a member of the Kanehsatà:ke Mohawk Nation, she focuses on reconciliation, decolonizing legal practices, and revitalizing Indigenous laws. Her work includes federal and provincial roles in Indigenous justice, public inquiries, and legal education.

• LLM and LLB from Osgoode Hall Law School
• BA from Carleton University
• Honorary LLDs from Guelph/Humber, Lincoln Alexander School of Law, and Law Society of Ontario

Her research centers on implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and addressing systemic legal inequities. Recent publications examine policing reforms and reparations for Indigenous communities affected by residential schools.

• 2024: Final report on reparations for missing Indigenous children and unmarked graves
• 2019: Expert Panel report on Indigenous community policing