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Dr. Max Hamon is an Assistant Professor at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), affiliated with the Faculty of Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities and the Department of History. He holds a PhD from McGill University (2017) and has taught at Carleton, Brandon, and Queen’s Universities. His research focuses on socio-cultural and political history, particularly the Indigenous-newcomer relations in Canada, with a specialization in Métis studies. His award-winning book, *The Audacity of His Enterprise*, examines the Métis Nation’s historical dynamics with Canada. Currently, he is researching borderland policing in Canada and the U.S., emphasizing pre-federal community policing models. He teaches courses on Canadian history, Indigenous history, and the history of crime and policing.
- Education: PhD in History from McGill University (2017)
Dr. Hamon’s work bridges colonial history and contemporary Indigenous sovereignty debates. His recent projects include a podcast series titled *Police and the Border*, exploring historical and modern policing intersections with territorial governance. His research has been recognized with the Wilson Institute Prize (2019) and the Prix de l’Assemblée nationale du Québec (2020).
His teaching portfolio spans pre- and post-Confederation Canadian history, Indigenous histories across North America, and the evolution of crime and policing systems. He advises on topics related to Métis Nation studies and borderland histories.
