Dr. Jerry White

Biography

Jerry White currently serves as Professor Emeritus in the Department of Sociology at Western University. He has a rich academic background, holding a Ph.D. in Sociology from McMaster University, along with an M.A. in Sociology and a B.A. with Honors in Political Science and Economics from the University of Saskatchewan. Throughout his career, White has held several prominent positions at Western University, including Acting Director of First Nation Studies and Senior Advisor to the Vice President of the Senate. He has been recognized for his significant contributions to education and has won multiple teaching awards, including the Edward G. Pleva Award for Excellence in Teaching. White's research focuses on issues affecting Indigenous peoples, particularly the social determinants of well-being in Aboriginal communities. He has authored or edited over 22 books and numerous articles, contributing to the fields of sociology and Indigenous studies. Notably, he serves as Emeritus Editor-in-Chief of the International Indigenous Policy Journal and has been active in community service as Vice Chair of the London Community Foundation. White continues to supervise graduate theses and leads research initiatives aimed at assessing social development trends in relation to Indigenous territories.

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