Dr. Stephanie Irlbacher-Fox

Education: PhD

Home Organization: Hotıì ts’eeda (NWT SPOR Support Unit)

Research statement: 

For the past two decades Stephanie has worked for Indigenous peoples’ organizations across the NWT on Treaty negotiations and Treaty implementation.

Description of Research Program: 

Stephanie has a long-standing interest in the effects of government policy choices for social determinants of health. She is an Adjunct Professor at Carleton University’s School of Public Policy and Administration, a member of the Board of Directors of the Association of Canadian Universities for Northern Studies, a member of the Editorial Board of Northern Public Affairs Magazine, and a Member (Federal) of the Gwich’in Arbitration Board.

Research Contributions:

Irlbacher-Fox S. 2009. Finding Dahshaa: Self Government, Social Suffering and Aboriginal Policy in Canada. UBC Press, Vancover, BC.