James Carson is a Professor in the Department of History at Queen's University, where he focuses on Indigenous Histories and Colonial Encounters in North America. He supervises graduate research in these key areas, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of North American Multiculturalism and the Atlantic World. Professor Carson has an extensive academic background, holding a Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky (1996), a M.A. from Tulane University (1992), and a B.A. from the University of North Carolina (1990). His courses include 'Global Indigenous Histories' and specific themes in Canadian History such as 'Métis Histories.' His scholarly work contributes significantly to the understanding of historical narratives around Indigenous peoples and their interactions within varying cultural contexts in North America.