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Rachel yacaaʔał George is an Assistant Professor in Indigenous Studies at the University of Victoria. A nuučaańuł member of the Ahousaht and Ehattesaht First Nations, she focuses on Indigenous politics, decolonization, and relationality with water, with a particular emphasis on truth and reconciliation commissions in settler colonial states. Currently on leave, she contributes to academic discourse through her research and publications.
- Education: BA in History and English (University of Victoria), MA in Genocide Studies (University of Amsterdam), PhD in Indigenous Governance (University of Victoria, 2021).
Dr. George's research explores how Indigenous storytelling and relational practices challenge assimilationist frameworks and extractive industries. Her work addresses Indigenous conceptions of justice, critiquing reconciliation paradigms in Canada and the U.S., and examines coastal Indigenous governance in the context of climate precarity. She previously worked as Research Coordinator for the Maine Wabanaki-State Child Welfare Truth and Reconciliation Commission (2013–2015).
Her publications analyze decolonial pathways, Indigenous resistance to energy development, and the role of water in coastal governance. These works span interdisciplinary fields, including Indigenous studies, political science, and environmental justice.
- Scientific Awards: 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Victoria.
Dr. George’s scholarship highlights the intersection of Indigenous resurgence and climate crisis response, emphasizing relational responsibility. While specific advising roles or grants are not detailed in the provided text, her work advances critical perspectives on Indigenous self-determination and ecological stewardship.
