Gus Hill

Gus Hill is an Associate Professor and Hallman Research Chair in the Indigenous Field of Study at Wilfrid Laurier University's Faculty of Social Work. His work centers on Indigenous health and wellness, community capacity-building, and wholistic social work practice.

• PhD in Social Work (Laurier, 2008)
• MSW (Laurier, 2001)
• BSW in Indigenous Social Work (Laurentian University, 2000)

Research emphasizes Indigenous knowledge sovereignty and community-led initiatives. Key projects include:

• "Together We’re Strong: Health and Wellness Needs of Urban Aboriginal Stakeholders in Waterloo Region and Wellington County" (2010s)
• "Urban Aboriginal Youths’ Service Needs in Kitchener" (2010s)

His publications include the book Indigenous Healing: Voices of Elders and Healers (2023), reflecting recent trends in Indigenous community-based research and holistic wellness frameworks.