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Chantelle Richmond is a Professor and Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Health and the Environment at the Department of Geography and Environment, University of Western Ontario. She holds a joint appointment with the Indigenous Studies Program and co-chairs the Indigenous Faculty Advisory Council. Her research focuses on Indigenous health, environmental justice, and community-based methodologies. Key themes include environmental repossession, structural determinants of health, and Indigenous knowledge systems. Richmond collaborates globally with communities in Canada, Hawaii, and Aotearoa, emphasizing participatory approaches to address health inequities.
She teaches courses such as Indigenous Environments and Qualitative Methods, and oversees the Indigenous Health Lab and Indigenous Mentorship Network. Notable contributions include documentaries like Gifts from the Elders and advocacy for Indigenizing academic spaces. Richmond has advised numerous graduate students on topics ranging from traditional healing spaces to food security. Her work highlights the intersection of land, culture, and health, with a focus on self-determination and decolonizing practices.
Richmond’s awards include the prestigious Canada Research Chair designation. Her research has influenced policy responses to pandemics (e.g., COVID-19 and Indigenous Health and Wellness) and emphasized Indigenous-led solutions for environmental and health challenges. She actively promotes mentorship programs to support Indigenous students in health professions and academia.
