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Sam McKegney is a Professor of English and Department Head at Queen's University. His research focuses on Indigenous literatures, settler colonialism, and the intersections of hockey culture with Canadian nationalism. He is a leading scholar in Indigenous masculinities and decolonial praxis, contributing to both literary and sociocultural analyses. McKegney's work examines how Indigenous artists challenge colonial structures through narrative and performance.
Key research areas include Indigenous governance through art, carceral composition, and the role of sport in perpetuating or challenging anti-Indigenous racism. He is a founding member of the Indigenous Literary Studies Association and leads the Indigenous Hockey Research Network, exploring hockey's cultural and political dimensions within Indigenous communities.
His publications include monographs like Magic Weapons (2007) and Carrying the Burden of Peace (2021), alongside influential articles on hockey's sociocultural impact. McKegney has received awards such as Queen’s University Award for Excellence in Research and Human Rights Initiative Award, recognizing his contributions to scholarship and advocacy.
He advises graduate students in areas like Indigenous studies, rural queer studies, and reconciliation. Notable advisees include Andrew Law (Canadian Post-Multiculturalism) and Darren Zanussi (Reconciliation in Rural Ontario).
Mckegney’s work bridges academic research with public engagement, addressing systemic inequities through interdisciplinary approaches. His current projects include anti-racism policy development in hockey and decolonial literary activism.
