Danielle Lussier
Associate Professor
Queen's National Scholar; Chair in Indigenous Knowledges and Perspectives
Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Arts and Science
Research Interests: Decolonization of Education and Curriculum Indigenization; Embodied Pedagogical Teaching and Research Practices; Indigenous Legal Orders; Indigenous Research Methods; Material Culture and History of the Métis Nation; Reconciliation in Education
Education
Ph.D. (Law)
University of Ottawa
Master of Laws with Specialization in Women’s Studies (LL.M.)
University of Ottawa
Barrister and Solicitor Licencing Examinations Law Society of Ontario
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law (Common Law Section)
Licence en droit (LL.L.)
University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law (Civil Law Section)
About
Dr. Danielle Lussier is mum to three young people. She is Red River Métis and citizen of the Manitoba Métis Federation and was born and raised in the homeland of the Métis Nation on Treaty 1 Territory. An award-winning professor, researcher, and change leader, Dr. Lussier believes there is room for love, humanity, and Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being in ethical post-secondary education. She dreams of, and strives for, intellectual self-determination for Indigenous learners and scholars.
Graduate Supervision
Dr. Lussier is interested in supporting Indigenous graduate learners through primary and co-supervision models. If you are an Indigenous learner considering graduate studies at Queen’s, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Teaching
Professor Lussier teaches the following courses:
INDG 101: Indigenous Knowledges and Perspectives
INDG 302: Indigenous Theories and Methodologies: Learning through Indigenous Worldviews
INDG 395: Indigenous Special Topics: History and Material Culture of the Métis Nation