Katherine A.H. Graham Lecture on Indigenous Policy
Established in 2009, the Katherine A.H. Graham Lecture on Indigenous Policy provides a vehicle for examining a wide range of policy issues, cases, models and tools related to First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities across Canada. Under this initiative, the University annually invites a noted leader in the Indigenous community, the non-profit sector, government or business to present a public lecture on Indigenous policy.
Katherine Graham served as Dean of the Faculty of Public Affairs from 2003-2009. This lectureship honours her deep commitment to the sustainability of Indigenous communities through public policy and citizen engagement.
The event takes place annually in June.
Informing Global Policies that Impact Arctic Communities: Why Inuit matter Globally
The 2023 Katherine A.H. Graham Lecture on Indigenous Policy will feature Lisa Qiluqqi Koperqualuk, President of Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada, The event will held on Monday, June 13, 2023.
Previous Speakers
Deborah McGregor: Indigenous Environmental Justice, Knowledge and Law
Natan Obed: Reimagining Canada’s Relationship with the Inuit People
Ry Moran: Rights and Responsibilities in a Time of Reconciliation
Val Napoleon: Indigenous Legal Perspectives as Policy and Research Foundation
James K. Bartleman: Aboriginal Canadians: The Struggle to be Seen as Human
Satsan (Herb George): A New Era in Aboriginal/Crown Relations – A New Frontier for Educational Institutions
Shawn A-in-chut Atleo: Smashing the Status Quo
Mary May Simon: The Biggest Social Policy Change of Our Time