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Dr. Darryl Leroux is an Associate Professor in the School of Political Studies at the University of Ottawa. His research focuses on white, French-descendant identities and contemporary forms of settler colonialism, particularly the problematic claims to Indigenous identity among white settlers. He holds a PhD in Sociology from Carleton University (2010), an MA from the University of Toronto (2005), and a Bachelor's in Indigenous Studies from Trent University (2003). His work critiques colonial revisionism and advocates for Indigenous self-determination through engagements with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis governments.
Research interests include settler colonialism, race, Indigenous studies, and the politics of recognition. He has published widely in journals like Ethnic and Racial Studies and Canadian Ethnic Studies, and his book Distorted Descent examines white identity politics. His public lectures and academic contributions challenge colonial narratives, particularly in Quebec and Eastern Canada.
Recent publications analyze 'race shifting' among French descendants, the dangers of settler claims to Indigenous rights, and the role of genomics in indigenization. Awards include recognition for Distorted Descent as one of the most influential books by the University of Manitoba Press. His teaching includes courses on Indigenous politics and racism.
