Raymond Austin

Raymond Austin is a Professor in the Department of Applied Indigenous Studies at Northern Arizona University. His research focuses on Indigenous legal traditions, tribal sovereignty, and the intersection of restorative justice with global Indigenous wisdom. He has contributed chapters to scholarly works analyzing Diné sovereignty and revitalizing Indigenous knowledge systems.

Key publications include a 2022 chapter in Minding the Gap Between Restorative Justice, Therapeutic Jurisprudence, and Global Indigenous Wisdom and a 2017 analysis of Diné sovereignty in Navajo Sovereignty. His work bridges legal frameworks with traditional Indigenous practices.