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

Website:
https://yellowheadinstitute.org/

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
Independent
Founded by
Founders: N/A
Founder gender: N/A
Leadership
Leader(s) (2023): Dr. Hayden King, Executive Director
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2022): Dr. Hayden King, Executive Director
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2021): Dr. Hayden King, Executive Director
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2023
Yellowhead Institute
 5
Canada average
 25
Global average
 66
% Female staff
2023
Yellowhead Institute
 60%
Canada average
 53%
Global average
 50%
2021
Yellowhead Institute
 75%
2019
Yellowhead Institute
 67%

Organisational performance

Publications
2022
Yellowhead Institute
 14
Canada average
 33
Global average
 65
2020
Yellowhead Institute
 39
2019
Yellowhead Institute
 32

Social

Likes (2023)
Yellowhead Institute
 2,500
Canada average
 19,656
Global average
 27,094
Likes (2022)
Yellowhead Institute
 2,401
Likes (2021)
Yellowhead Institute
 2,031
Twitter
Followers (2023)
Yellowhead Institute
 16,800
Canada average
 4,714
Global average
 28,979
Followers (2022)
Yellowhead Institute
 15,993
Followers (2021)
Yellowhead Institute
 11,000

Data notes

Last updated: 15/05/2023
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : Authenticated
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website
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