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Dr. Robert Henry is a Canadian Indigenous researcher whose work focuses on urban Indigenous communities, street gangs, and survivance. He has collaborated on SSHRC-funded projects examining the intersections of colonialism, violence, and Indigenous identity, particularly through photovoice and visual methodologies. His research spans Indigenous health, masculinities, and decolonial theory, with a focus on Saskatchewan First Nations and Métis peoples.
- Indigenous Hockey Research Network
- Alberta Indigenous Mentorship in Health Innovation (AIM-HI) Network
His publications include analyses of assimilation in healing lodges, ethical research practices with street-involved Indigenous youth, and critiques of the FASD-gang link narrative. He has contributed to edited collections like the Handbook of Indigenous Sociology and Global Indigenous Health, emphasizing relational accountability and community-driven solutions.
Recent work explores comparative studies of street gangs in Cape Town and Canadian prairies, interrogating globalized grievances. He co-edited Settler City Limits, addressing Indigenous resurgence against colonial violence, and developed educational resources for street-involved youth in Prince Albert.
- SSHRC-funded photovoice projects
- Collaborative video māmawi sihtoskātotān (2020) on Beardy’s Blackhawks
His awards include SSHRC grants for projects like 'Indigenous Hockey Research Network.' He advocates for Indigenous methodologies in criminology and health, blending academic rigor with community engagement to challenge assimilationist frameworks and colonial narratives.
