Bonnie Marie Freeman

Dr. Bonnie Marie Freeman is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at McMaster University. Her work focuses on Indigenous methodologies, decolonization, and community-led research. She holds a PhD in Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University and has extensive experience collaborating with Indigenous communities in Canada and the U.S., particularly through initiatives like the Two Row Canoe Paddle project on the Grand River. Her research emphasizes Haudenosaunee perspectives and rebuilding Indigenous-non-Indigenous alliances.

• Education:
  • Bachelor of Arts (McMaster University)
  • Bachelor of Social Work (McMaster University)
  • Master of Social Work (McMaster University)
  • PhD in Social Work (Wilfrid Laurier University)

Her research interests include Indigenous knowledge systems, health equity, and social work practices rooted in cultural revitalization. Recent projects explore Indigenous fatherhood and strategies for inclusive co-creation in health policy. She teaches courses on Indigenous ways of knowing, land-based learning, and social justice.

Notable collaborations include the Six Nations Social Services partnership and the Centre for Indigenous STTBI Research. Her work integrates environmental conservation and storytelling as tools for cultural preservation.