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Brittany Luby is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of Guelph, within the College of Arts. She is of Anishinaabe descent and a leading scholar in Indigenous studies, specializing in environmental history, Crown-Indigenous relations, and community-engaged research. Her work bridges academic scholarship and public engagement through creative outputs such as children's literature and art installations.
Education:
- Ph.D. in History, York University, 2016
- M.A. in History, York University, 2008
- B.A.H. in English/History, Queen’s University, 2007
- Diploma in Horticulture, University of Guelph, ongoing
Luby’s research focuses on Anishinaabe worldviews, oral histories, and the impacts of industrialization on Indigenous communities, particularly in the Canadian boreal and Treaty #3 territories. She is deeply committed to experiential and Indigenous-led learning, integrating community-based methodologies into both teaching and research. Her work critically examines environmental racism, Indigenous food security, and the intergenerational effects of hydroelectric development.
Her recent publications span scholarly books, peer-reviewed articles, and children's literature, reflecting a multidisciplinary and accessible approach. Themes across her work include decolonizing research practices, Indigenous pedagogy, and cultural revitalization, particularly through food and language.
Scientific Awards and Honours:
- Governor General’s History Award for Scholarly Research (2020)
- CHA Best Scholarly Book in Canadian History Prize (2021)
- Research Excellence Award, University of Guelph (2021)
- Governor General's Literary Awards Nominee (2021)
- Honorable Mention, Labriola Center American Indian National Book Award (2020)
- SSHRC Doctoral Scholarship (2009)
Luby is actively involved in research leadership, currently serving as Qualitative Research Lead for the @manominproject, which aims to restore Anishinaabe crops and revitalize cultural foodways. She has also worked with First Nations to produce historical reports for legal use, demonstrating her commitment to applied and justice-oriented scholarship. Her teaching has been recognized through multiple student-nominated awards at Laurentian University.
She is affiliated with Indigenous research initiatives and contributes regularly to public discourse through media interviews and op-eds, advocating for Indigenous rights, educational reform, and environmental justice.
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