Paulette F. C. Steeves

Paulette F. C. Steeves, a Métis and Cree scholar and Associate Professor of Sociology, reclaims Indigenous history in the Americas through her groundbreaking work. She argues that Indigenous peoples have been in the Western Hemisphere for over 60,000 years, disputing long-held archaeological beliefs. Steeves emphasizes the importance of integrating Indigenous oral traditions with scientific evidence, the need for more Indigenous archaeologists, and critiques the Clovis concept. Her research aims to inspire hope and healing in Indigenous youth while advocating for decolonizing narratives in academia.