Rheanna Robinson

Dr. Rheanna Robinson is an Associate Professor and Graduate Advisor in the Department of First Nations Studies at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC). She holds positions within the Faculty of Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities. Her work focuses on Indigenous Knowledge systems, Indigenous Education, Disability Studies, and community-based research. Robinson is a Métis scholar affiliated with the Manitoba Métis Federation and has been deeply involved with UNBC since 1995 as a student, staff member, faculty, and volunteer.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts in History and First Nations Studies (UNBC, 2001)
• Master of Arts in First Nations Studies (UNBC, 2007)
• PhD in Educational Studies (University of British Columbia, 2016)

Research Interests: Dr. Robinson’s research bridges Indigenous theory and methods with disability advocacy, emphasizing Indigenous-led approaches to education and community engagement. She advocates for the integration of Indigenous Knowledge in academia and its global relevance.

Awards/Grants: No specific awards or grants are listed in the provided text.

Advising and Labs: Currently not accepting graduate students but supervises within the First Nations Studies program. No lab affiliations are explicitly mentioned.