Dr. Kelly Aguirre

Biography

Kelly Aguirre is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Victoria, specializing in Indigenous politics and critical decolonial political theory. Her research focuses on the intersections of disability, neurodiversity, race, and gender, particularly in relation to Indigenous feminist and Indigiqueer perspectives. Aguirre’s scholarly contributions examine the roles of storytellers and witnesses in political life, aiming to include IBPOC experiences in academia. She holds a PhD from the University of Victoria (2019) and has published chapters and journal articles on topics including methodological ethics, storytelling, and decolonial movements. Aguirre is affiliated with the Prairie Indigenous Relationality Network and actively participates in various editorial boards and committees. Her recent work includes contributions to significant publications such as 'Making Space for Indigenous Feminism' and 'Feministing in Political Science.' She has presented at numerous conferences, discussing critical interventions in normativity and Indigenous political thought.

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