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
No affiliation
Founded by
Founders: N/A
Founder gender: N/A
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Dr. Hayden King
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2024): Dr. Hayden King
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2023): Dr. Hayden King, Executive Director
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2025
Yellowhead Institute
 10
Canada average
 21
Global average
 87
2024
Yellowhead Institute
 8
2023
Yellowhead Institute
 5
% Female staff
2025
Yellowhead Institute
 80%
Canada average
 55%
Global average
 50%
2024
Yellowhead Institute
 88%
2023
Yellowhead Institute
 60%
% Female researchers
2025
Yellowhead Institute
 77%
Canada average
 48%
Global average
 47%
2024
Yellowhead Institute
 100%

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
Yellowhead Institute
 22
Canada average
 26
Global average
 58
2023
Yellowhead Institute
 26
2022
Yellowhead Institute
 14

Social

Likes (2023)
Yellowhead Institute
 2,500
Canada average
 17,838
Global average
 26,974
Likes (2022)
Yellowhead Institute
 2,401
Likes (2021)
Yellowhead Institute
 2,031
Followers (2025)
Yellowhead Institute
 16,323
Canada average
 11,580
Global average
 20,495
Followers (2024)
Yellowhead Institute
 17,449
Followers (2022)
Yellowhead Institute
 15,993
Subscribers (2025)
Yellowhead Institute
 1,390
Canada average
 5,073
Global average
 7,732
Subscribers (2024)
Yellowhead Institute
 1,240
Followers (2025)
Yellowhead Institute
 14,344
Canada average
 3,222
Global average
 19,522
Followers (2024)
Yellowhead Institute
 10,300

Data notes

Last updated: 03/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : Authenticated
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website
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