Rheanna Robinson

Dr. Rheanna Robinson serves as Associate Professor in First Nations Studies within the Faculty of Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities at the University of Northern BC. An Indigenous scholar and proud member of the Manitoba Métis Federation, she brings critical perspectives to the intersection of Indigenous knowledge and disability studies.

Her academic background includes:

• Bachelor of Arts in History and First Nations Studies from UNBC (2001)
• Master of Arts in First Nations Studies from UNBC (2007)
• PhD in Educational Studies from UBC (2016)

Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1997, Dr. Robinson has transformed her lived experience with disability into scholarly work that challenges Western frameworks. Her research program centers on Indigenous Disability Studies, Indigenous Education, Indigenous Theory and Methods, and community-led research approaches. She actively works to decolonize disability discourse while creating culturally relevant frameworks for Indigenous peoples with disabilities.

Dr. Robinson's scholarship represents a critical intervention in both disability studies and Indigenous studies, addressing historical erasures and creating space for authentic dialogue between these fields. Her position at UNBC places her at the forefront of developing inclusive educational approaches that honor Indigenous knowledge systems while addressing specific disability-related needs.