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P. Whitney Lackenbauer is a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in the Study of the Canadian North and Professor at Trent University’s School for the Study of Canada. His work focuses on Arctic sovereignty, security, and Indigenous-state relations, with particular attention to policy implications. He holds degrees from St. Jerome’s/Waterloo and the University of Calgary.
Research emphasizes northern communities’ agency in shaping policy, advocating for evidence-based approaches rooted in social justice. He mentors students in advanced research through grants like SSHRC and the Department of National Defence, emphasizing co-authorship. Administrative roles include Graduate Director and involvement with the North American and Arctic Defence and Security Network.
Publications address Arctic militarization, China’s Arctic engagement, and Indigenous participation in defense initiatives. Projects include community-based search and rescue systems in Nunavut and analyzing Russian and Chinese strategic narratives. His work bridges academic research with practical policy recommendations for northern resilience and sovereignty.
