Kiera Ladner

Dr. Kiera Ladner holds the Canada Research Chair in Miyo we'citowin, Indigenous Governance and Digital Sovereignties (Tier 1) at the University of Manitoba, supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) since 2018. Her work focuses on decolonization, Indigenous self-determination, and transformative reconciliation following TRC recommendations. She collaborates internationally with Indigenous communities in Australia and New Zealand.

• Research Projects: Four core initiatives include missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls (MMIWG), comparative constitutional law, participatory digital archives, and community-grounded decolonization.
• Academic Legacy: Inspired by Vine Deloria’s Indigenist scholarship, her work bridges activism and academia to drive social change.
• Outputs: Produces accessible research tools like digital archives to advance Indigenous sovereignty and resurgence.

Her research interests emphasize participatory methodologies, living archives, and Indigenous governance frameworks. Recent studies explore pandemic racism, constitutional law, and treaty-based economic models. Ladner advocates for Indigenous-led solutions to systemic issues while challenging colonial paradigms in academia and governance.

Scientific contributions include over 50 publications, with recent articles addressing MMIWG narratives, constitutional interpretations, and decolonial digital practices. Her work is disseminated through peer-reviewed journals and public platforms to maximize impact.

Grants: SSHRC Tier 1 Chair supports her interdisciplinary team’s research. Advising: No formal student advisees listed, though her projects involve collaborative teams. Labs/Teams: Active research group focusing on Indigenous governance and digital sovereignty initiatives.