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P. Whitney Lackenbauer is a Professor and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in the Study of the Canadian North at Trent University's School for the Study of Canada. He serves as Honorary Lieutenant Colonel of the 1st Canadian Ranger Patrol Group and leads the North American and Arctic Defence and Security Network (NAADSN) under the Department of National Defence MINDS program. His research spans Arctic sovereignty and security, Indigenous-state relations, and Canadian military history, with a strong emphasis on community-driven policy development and social justice.
- Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) recipient
- Co-editor of 16 volumes in the Documents on Canadian Arctic Sovereignty and Security (DCASS) series Key Funding:
- SSHRC projects on youth and community resilience in northern territories
- DND grants for maritime search and rescue capacity-building in Nunavut
- Nominated for Killam Visiting Scholar (2017-18) and Landsowne Lecturer (2019)
His recent policy reports such as Arctic Narratives and Political Values (2024) and Canadian Inuit and North American Defence Modernization (2023) reflect his expertise in Arctic geopolitics, Indigenous military relations, and climate change security impacts. With over 60 books and 100 academic articles to his name, Lackenbauer actively involves Trent students in his research through fieldwork and co-authorship opportunities.
Scientific Awards:
- Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in the Study of the Canadian North
- Killam Visiting Scholar (2017-18)
- Distinguished Visiting Professor at Canadian Forces College (2018)
- Landsowne Lecturer (2019)
As co-president of True North Consulting, he provides policy advisory services on Arctic governance, historical research, and project management to government and non-government stakeholders. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and Indigenous community engagement in northern policy-making.
