Dr. Lynn Gehl

Dr. Lynn Gehl

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Peterborough, Ontario

Indigenous Knowledge Keeper | Treaty Rights | Land Claims | Access & Inclusivity Expert

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DR. LYNN GEHL BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Lynn Gehl is an advocate, academic, author, artist and holds a Doctorate of Philosophy degree in Indigenous Studies, a Master’s degree in Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies, and an undergraduate degree in Cultural Anthropology. She also has a diploma in Chemical Technology. Her Master’s and doctoral work were supported through Ontario Graduate Scholarships, and a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council scholarship, and her undergraduate degree was awarded with Summa Cum Laude distinction. Her doctoral work provided a first ever insider Indigenous analysis of the land claims process in Canada through a distinct Anishinaabeg methodology, “debwewin miikan-zhidchigewin”, that she articulated through relationships with Indigenous knowledge holders and published in an international journal.

Relying on an Algonquin Indigenist knowledge framework Lynn’s interests consist of both anti-colonial and Indigenous knowledge, with a focus on serving the most oppressed and also her nation affiliation, the Algonquin Anishinaabeg. She tackles sex discrimination, Canada’s land claims process, genocide, Indigenous women/girls with disabilities, and allyship. In terms of Indigenous knowledge, she offers models that open thought spaces, and she is fascinated with ancient forms of symbolic literacy such as wampum diplomacy and reading the land/waterscape of Akikpautik. Within this context she relies on her artistic and creative skills producing entities such as wampum belts and petroforms; and appreciating the role that concepts have as agents of change, she has birthed important concepts such as ‘The Indigenous Famous Five’, ‘6(1)a All the Way!’, ‘Follow the Turtle’, and the ‘Political Model of Disability’.

Dr. Lynn Gehl is the author of several publications: academic journal articles, peer reviewed books, United Nations submissions, and community based online news articles. Her book titles consist of: The Truth that Wampum Tells, Claiming Anishinaabe, and Gehl v Canada. Some of her community publication titles consist of: The Ally Bill of Responsibilities, That White Woman’s Gaze, and I am Only a Woman. The Gehl Report, and her 2024 United Nations submission, titled Time for a Change: Introducing the Political Model of Disability, are also important publications. Lynn and her work have been featured in a 2022 TVOntario segment and documentaries such as The Pretendians, and the Doctrine of Discovery: Stolen Lands Strong Hearts, and several APTN Investigates episodes.

Dr. Lynn Gehl has appeared as an expert before both the House of Commons and Senate parliamentary committees, and she was a successful plaintiff in 2017 at the Ontario Court of Appeal in Gehl v Canada regarding the matter of unknown and unstated paternity and the Indian Act. Her intellectual work was/is a component of the successful 2019 McIvor v Canada United Nations decision, the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls National Inquiry report, and the Missing Children and Unmarked Graves and Burial Sites associated with Indian Residential Schools final report. In 2023 she was the recipient of the Governor General’s Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case. Dr. Lynn Gehl is a public speaker and delivers teachings and lectures to schools, universities, organizations, and various industries.

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GEHL V CANADA - CHALLENGING SEX DISCRIMINATION IN THE INDIAN ACT
GEHL V CANADA - CHALLENGING SEX DISCRIMINATION IN THE INDIAN ACT
A follow-up to Claiming Anishinaabe, Gehl v Canada is the story of Lynn Gehl’s lifelong journey of survival against the nation-state’s constant genocidal assault against her existence. While Canada set up its colonial powers—including the Supreme Court, House of Commons, Senate Chamber, and...

Dr. Lynn Gehl Topic Presentations

Algonquin Anishinnaabeg of the Ottawa River Valley: An Introduction.

Debwewin Journey: Understanding the Intelligence of the Heart

Indigenous Knowledge Vs Western Knowledge

Gehl V Canada: Unknown and Unstated Paternity and the Indian Act

Introduction to the Treaty and Land Claims Process

Allyship and Reconciliation

Intersectionality and Indigenous Women and Girls With Disabilities

Creator's First Sacred Pipe (also Known As Akikpautik / Pipe Bowl Falls / Chaudière Falls)

Dr. Lynn Gehl Speaking Testimonials

What a humbling honour and privilege to be able to read Dr. Lynn Gehl’s profound and wise contribution and take her direction regarding the vital action required of all who are committed to promoting equality and justice.

Kim Pate

Senator

Dr. Lynn Gehl Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

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