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Kathy Walker is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Studies at the University of Saskatchewan. Over the past 25 years, she has worked extensively with Indigenous nations and organizations in Saskatchewan and Alberta, focusing on the resurgence of Cree and Indigenous knowledge systems, their interconnectedness (wahkohtowin) with political and policy studies, and ethics of care. She is actively involved with the nêhiyawak Language Experience Inc., a non-profit dedicated to Plains Cree language revitalization.
Her research and writing address systemic issues in Canadian policymaking, including critiques of Saskatchewan’s Indigenous consultation frameworks, Manitoba’s refusal to fund searches for Indigenous women’s remains, and the criminalization of Indigenous men. Recent articles highlight tensions between colonial legal precedents and Indigenous rights, emphasizing the need for consent-based governance aligned with UNDRIP.
Walker’s work bridges academic analysis and community advocacy, challenging institutional failures in addressing Indigenous rights, systemic racism, and gender-based violence. Her collaborations with Indigenous communities and legal scholars underscore the urgency of policy reforms rooted in reconciliation and mutual accountability.
