EPISODE · Sep 23, 2025 · 56 MIN
Indigenous Disability Studies and the Power of Story with Dr. Rheanna Robinson
from The Living Ancestor · host Leona Prince
In this episode of The Living Ancestor, we sit down with Dr. Rheanna Robinson, a Métis scholar, educator, and trailblazer in Indigenous Disability Studies. Living with multiple sclerosis since 1997, Dr. Robinson brings both personal experience and academic expertise to her work, challenging colonial narratives and advancing inclusive understandings of disability through an Indigenous lens. From her groundbreaking research at the University of Northern British Columbia to her children’s book 'Why Do You Walk Like That?', Dr. Robinson shares how storytelling, community-based research, and Indigenous knowledge are reshaping education, reconciliation, and disability studies. Join us as we explore her inspiring journey and the legacy she is building for future generations.
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In this episode of The Living Ancestor, we sit down with Dr. Rheanna Robinson, a Métis scholar, educator, and trailblazer in Indigenous Disability Studies. Living with multiple sclerosis since 1997, Dr. Robinson brings both personal experience and academic expertise to her work, challenging colonial narratives and advancing inclusive understandings of disability through an Indigenous lens. From her groundbreaking research at the University of Northern British Columbia to her children’s book 'Why Do You Walk Like That?', Dr. Robinson shares how storytelling, community-based research, and Indigenous knowledge are reshaping education, reconciliation, and disability studies. Join us as we explore her inspiring journey and the legacy she is building for future generations.
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