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Veldon Coburn is an Assistant Professor at the University of Ottawa, specializing in Indigenous Research and Studies within the Faculty of Social Sciences. His academic focus is on the intersection of political studies and Indigenous issues, including themes of colonialism, land rights, and social assistance. With a PhD from Queen's University in Political Studies, Coburn has published papers exploring the implications of settler colonialism on Indigenous communities. His notable works include analyses of corporate dispossession and Indigenous access to resources. Coburn actively engages in teaching courses such as 'Colonialism, Territory & Treaties' and 'Contemporary Indigenous Political Thought', guiding students through the complexities of Indigenous governance and socio-political dynamics. He has contributed to various academic journals and collaborates with other scholars on research that seeks to illuminate Indigenous perspectives in contemporary political discourse.
Department of History