Warren S. Linds

Warren S. Linds is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Human Sciences at Concordia University, Montreal, Canada. With a PhD in Language and Literacy Education from the University of British Columbia and a BA in Communication Arts from Loyola College, Université de Montréal, his career spans academia, community arts, and international development.

• Education:
  • PhD, Language and Literacy Education, University of British Columbia
  • BA, Communication Arts, Loyola College, Université de Montréal

Dr. Linds’ research focuses on arts-based methodologies intersecting with Indigenous youth wellbeing, anti-racism pedagogy, and ethical facilitation practices. He has explored theatre as a decolonizing tool, emphasizing embodied praxis and community-based participatory research. His work frequently addresses the integration of Indigenous knowledge systems into health and educational frameworks.

Recent publications highlight collaborations with interdisciplinary teams, including co-edited volumes on applied theatre and Indigenous wellness. His grants from institutions like the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and Fonds de Recherche du Québec (FQRSC) fund projects such as “Children and Families Affected by War & Migration” (2020–2024). Dr. Linds has presented widely at conferences, including the International Network of Indigenous Health Knowledge and the Canadian Association for Theatre Research, often collaborating with the Living Histories Ensemble on performance-based research creation.