Chris Hiller

Chris Hiller is an Assistant Professor in Social Development Studies at Renison University College. Holding a PhD in Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University and an MA in Social Justice Education from the University of Toronto, they specialize in settler colonialism, Indigenous-settler relations, and decolonizing pedagogies. Their teaching includes courses on social change, Canadian social welfare policy, and decolonization practices.

Research Focus: Hiller's work explores anti-colonial activism through critical pedagogy and narrative analysis. Current projects include "For the long haul" (SSHRC-funded study of Indigenous-settler alliances) and "Realizing Indigenous Education" (examining Eber Hampton's standards for Indigenous education).

Publications & Methodology: Recent works analyze decolonizing praxis, treaty consciousness, and environmental social work frameworks. Their research combines qualitative methods with Indigenous methodologies to examine alliance-building dynamics across three contexts: Indigenous women's organizations, Shoal Lake 40 First Nation's advocacy, and KAIROS Canada's solidarity efforts.

Awards:

• SSHRC Insight Development Grant (2018-2020)
• Gold Medal for Academic Excellence (WLU, 2014)
• Ontario Graduate Scholarship (2010)
• SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship (2007-2009)

Conference Contributions: Hiller has presented at major events like the Canadian Critical Pedagogy Association and Canadian Association of Social Work Education conferences, focusing on anti-colonial education strategies and place-based decolonizing practices.