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Jesse Thistle is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Humanities at York University and Coordinator of the Indigenous Studies Program. He holds a Metis heritage and is affiliated with the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. His research focuses on Indigenous homelessness, historical trauma, and social policy. He has contributed to defining the National Definition of Indigenous Homelessness in Canada while serving as a Resident Scholar at the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness.
Education:
- PhD Candidate (ABD), History, York University
- MA, History, University of Waterloo
- BA (Specialized Honours), History, York University (2016)
Thistle’s work bridges academia and advocacy, with publications in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters. His memoir From the Ashes (2019) details his journey from homelessness to academia. He actively participates in organizations like the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness and Raising the Roof.
Awards:
- P.E. Trudeau Doctoral Scholar
- Vanier Doctoral Scholar
- Governor General Silver Medalist
He advises on homelessness policy and collaborates with community organizations to address systemic inequities affecting Indigenous communities.
