Dr. Laura Hall

Biography

Laura Hall is a faculty member in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Carleton University. Her academic journey began with a graduate degree from York University’s Faculty of Environmental Studies. Hall's work is deeply rooted in Indigenous worldviews, focusing on sustainability, the rights of Indigenous women, and Two-Spirit/LGBTQ communities. Raised by a Mohawk mother and an English-Canadian father in Anishinaabe territory, N’Swakamok (Sudbury), she explores themes such as settler colonial theory, intersectionality, and pop culture analysis. Currently, Hall's research interests include decolonizing methodologies, Indigenous environmental theory, and the socio-political dynamics of settler colonialism. She is particularly engaged in projects that bridge social work and sociology. Hall is involved in multiple ongoing research initiatives, such as examining violence against Indigenous women and girls and enhancing cultural production in Indigenous communities. Her role as a primary investigator and collaborator on significant SSHRC grants highlights her commitment to advancing scholarly work in these critical areas.

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