The Institute is a First Nation-led research centre based in the Faculty of Arts at Ryerson University in Toronto, Ontario. Privileging First Nation philosophy and rooted in community networks, Yellowhead is focused on policies related to land and governance. The Institute offers critical and accessible resources for communities in their pursuit of self-determination. It also aims to foster education and dialogue on First Nation governance across fields of study, between the University and the wider community, and among Indigenous peoples and Canadians.

Contact details

Address:
Ryerson University. Jorgenson Hall – Dean of Arts Office. Faculty of Arts. 350 Victoria Street. Toronto ON M5B 2K3.

Country:
Canada

Sub-region:
Northern America

Areas of focus

Geographics of focus
Canada
Operating languages
English

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Founded by
Founders: N/A
Founder gender: N/A
Leadership
Leader(s) (2024): Dr. Hayden King
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2023): Dr. Hayden King, Executive Director
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2022): Dr. Hayden King, Executive Director
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2024
Yellowhead Institute
 8
Canada average
 20
Global average
 79
2023
Yellowhead Institute
 5
% Female staff
2024
Yellowhead Institute
 88%
Canada average
 52%
Global average
 58%
2023
Yellowhead Institute
 60%
2021
Yellowhead Institute
 75%
% Female researchers
2024
Yellowhead Institute
 100%
Canada average
 54%
Global average
 52%

Organisational performance

Publications
2023
Yellowhead Institute
 26
Canada average
 24
Global average
 42
2022
Yellowhead Institute
 14
2020
Yellowhead Institute
 39

Social

Likes (2023)
Yellowhead Institute
 2,500
Canada average
 18,784
Global average
 26,972
Likes (2022)
Yellowhead Institute
 2,401
Likes (2021)
Yellowhead Institute
 2,031
Followers (2024)
Yellowhead Institute
 17,449
Canada average
 11,232
Global average
 21,295
Followers (2022)
Yellowhead Institute
 15,993
Followers (2021)
Yellowhead Institute
 11,000
Subscribers (2024)
Yellowhead Institute
 1,240
Canada average
 2,752
Global average
 7,722
Followers (2024)
Yellowhead Institute
 10,300
Canada average
 2,560
Global average
 12,430

Data notes

Last updated: 27/04/2024
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : Authenticated
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website
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