Leanne Kelly

Dr. Leanne Kelly is a Métis/Cree Associate Teaching Professor at the University of Victoria School of Nursing with extensive experience in First Nations health. Her community-engaged research addresses Indigenous wellness, health equity, and decolonizing approaches to healthcare education.

Teaching focuses on Indigenous community health, equity, and social justice through land-based collaborative learning and online course facilitation. Professional background includes decades of work with Quw'utsun communities in the Cowichan Valley.

Research examines strength-based community strategies, Indigenous-specific racism mitigation, and culturally safe healthcare delivery. She positions herself as a community-engaged scholar bridging academic and Indigenous knowledge systems.