Dr. Linda Manyguns

Keynote Speaker | Calgary, Alberta

Blackfoot Scholar & Educator
Reconciliation, Indigenous Education & Leadership Expert

Dr. Linda Manyguns Expertise: Leadership and Change, Organizational Change, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Racial Justice, Cultural Diversity, Indigenous, Indigenous Leadership & Cultural Wisdom, Cultural History, Safety & Humility, Belonging, Transformation, Change Management and Inclusive Leadership.

Dr. Linda Manyguns

About Speaker Dr. Linda Manyguns

Dr. Linda ManyGuns is a Blackfoot scholar, Indigenous researcher, educator, and leadership advisor recognized for her work in Indigenous education, decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenous research methodologies. A member of the Siksika Nation, Dr. Linda ManyGuns has served as Associate Vice President of Indigenization and Decolonization at Mount Royal University and was a longtime professor in Indigenous Studies at University of Lethbridge. Her academic background includes degrees from St. Thomas University, Carleton University, the University of Ottawa, and Trent University. Dr. Linda ManyGuns is recognized for advancing Indigenous knowledge systems, community engagement, art based inquiry, and educational transformation grounded in traditional Blackfoot knowledge and applied research practices.

Caregiver Vr: CBC Interview with Dr. Linda Manyguns and Oli Siska

Caregiver Vr: CBC Interview with Dr. Linda Manyguns and Oli Siska

Dr. Linda Manyguns Biography

Dr. Linda ManyGuns is a Blackfoot scholar, Indigenous educator, researcher, and leadership advisor recognized for her work in Indigenous education, decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenous research methodologies. A member of the Siksika Nation, Dr. Linda ManyGuns has dedicated her career to advancing Indigenous knowledge systems through education, governance, community engagement, and institutional leadership across Canada.

Dr. Linda ManyGuns served as Associate Vice President of Indigenization and Decolonization at Mount Royal University, where she provided leadership on institutional initiatives connected to Indigenous student success, reconciliation, curriculum development, and Indigenous community partnerships. In this role, she supported the implementation of Indigenous focused strategies aligned with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action and broader institutional change within post secondary education.

Before joining Mount Royal University, Dr. Linda ManyGuns spent more than eleven years teaching in the Indigenous Studies department at University of Lethbridge. Her work included teaching, curriculum development, Indigenous student advocacy, and advancing discussions surrounding Indigenous governance, Indigenous law, decolonization, and culturally grounded education systems.  Dr. Linda ManyGuns holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Thomas University, a Master’s degree from Carleton University, a law degree from the University of Ottawa, and a doctorate from Trent University. Her interdisciplinary academic background informs her expertise in Indigenous research methodologies, Indigenous governance, policy, education, and reconciliation.

Research and scholarship developed by Dr. Linda ManyGuns focuses on Indigenous methodologies, oral traditions, traditional Blackfoot knowledge, and art based inquiry. Her work examines how Indigenous perspectives can strengthen research practices, educational systems, institutional leadership, and community engagement while creating respectful pathways between Indigenous and non Indigenous communities. Dr. Linda ManyGuns is currently completing a forthcoming publication focused on applied Indigenous research methodologies using art based inquiry. She also continues to work within communities to support initiatives that improve educational access and engagement for Indigenous youth, including the development of digital and avatar based learning experiences designed for remote communities and reserves.

Traditional Blackfoot teachings remain central to the work of Dr. Linda ManyGuns in both academic and community settings. As an Elder for the Buffalo Women’s Society and a member of the Beaver Bundle Society, she brings cultural knowledge, lived experience, and community responsibility into conversations surrounding Indigenous leadership, reconciliation, educational transformation, and institutional change.

Organizations, educators, government agencies, and community leaders engage Dr. Linda ManyGuns for her expertise in Indigenous education, Indigenous leadership, Indigenous research methodologies, reconciliation, decolonization, community engagement, and culturally informed organizational practices. Her work provides practical insight into building equitable systems, respectful relationships, and meaningful approaches to Indigenous inclusion and understanding.

 

 

Dr. Linda Manyguns Topic Presentations

Dr. Linda Manyguns From Calgary, Alberta, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

Bridging Knowledge Systems: Indigenous Education, Reconciliation & Institutional Change

Art Based Inquiry & Indigenous Research Methodologies

Decolonization in Practice: Leadership, Learning & Community Engagement

Supporting Indigenous Youth Through Innovation & Community Learning

Books
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  • Sinaakssin: Picture-writing Protocol as Indigenous Methodology
Interviews
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  • National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
Podcasts
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  • Dr. Linda Manyguns
  • The Future of Education with Dr. Linda Manyguns
Articles
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  • University VP Has Extra Security on Campus After Showing Solidarity with Indigenous Struggle
  • Leaders Condemn Over-representation of Indigenous Deaths in Alberta Government Care
  • Focus on Leadership | New Mount Royal Leader Focuses on Indigenization
  • Destruction of Knowledge Bundle, Silence from University Disturbing Signs of Racism, Says Knowledge

Dr. Linda Manyguns Speaking Testimonials

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