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John Hansen B.GS., B.Ed., M.Ed., Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Tenured

Faculty Member in Sociology

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Research Area(s)

  • Addictions Recovery and Healing
  • Crime and Society
  • Indigenous Justice
  • Indigenous Knowledge
  • Restorative Justice

About me

Associate Professor in the Sociology Department at the University of Saskatchewan. Research and teaching specialization are in the fields of Indigenous Justice; Crime and Society, focusing on Indigenous knowledge and the notion that justice is about healing rather than punishing. He writes on Indigenous topics and is a member of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation.   

CURRENT TEACHING 

SOC 341.3: Institutional Racism and Indigenous Peoples (3)

SOC 219 .3 Indigenous Peoples and Justice in Canada (3)

SOC 319.3 Indigenous People in Urban Areas (3)

SOC 313.6 - Practicum in Criminal Justice 1

SOC 314.6 - Practicum in Criminal Justice 2

COURSE PREVIOUSLY TAUGHT

SOC 212.3 Introduction to Criminology (3)

PAPERS IN REFEREED JOURNALS - PUBLISHED

Hansen, J.G. ( 2021). Northern Cree Elders perspectives on developing relationships for reconciliation. Journal of Indigenous Wellbeing, Volume 6 | Issue 1; pp. 14-25. Published by Te Rau Ora.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/349637372_Northern_Cree_Elders_perspectives_on_developing_relationships_for_reconciliation

Hansen, J. G. , Dim, E. E. (2019). Canada's Missing and Murdered Indigenous People and the Imperative for a More Inclusive Perspective. The International Indigenous Policy Journal, 10(1) . Retrieved from: https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/iipj/vol10/iss1/2
DOI: 10.18584/iipj.2019.10.1.2

Hansen, J. G. (2019). Cree Spiritual Teachings: Indigenous Stories of the Sky People. The Quint: An interdisciplinary quarterly from the north.Volume 11, Issue 4; pp.12-21.

Hansen, J. G. (2018). Cree Elders’ Perspectives on Land-Based Education: A Case Study".  Brock Education: A Journal of Educational Research and Practice. pp 74-91. Vol 28, No 1. https://journals.library.brocku.ca/brocked/index.php/home/article/view/783

Hansen, J. G., & Antsanen, R. (2018). What Can Traditional Indigenous Knowledge Teach Us About Changing Our Approach to Human Activity and Environmental Stewardship in Order to Reduce the Severity of Climate Change?. The International Indigenous Policy Journal, 9(3). Retrieved from: https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/iipj/vol9/iss3/6
DOI: 10.18584/iipj.2018.9.3.6

Hansen, J. G. &  Hetzel, C. C. ( 2018). Exploring the Addiction Recovery Experiences of Urban  Indigenous Youth and Non-Indigenous Youth Who Utilize  the Services of The Saskatoon Community Arts Program. aboriginal policy studies. Vol. 7, no. 1, 2018, pp. 84-102.  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/324213234_Exploring_the_Addiction_Recovery_Experiences_of_Urban_Indigenous_Youth_and_Non-Indigenous_Youth_Who_Utilize_the_Services_of_The_Saskatoon_Community_Arts_Program_

Hansen, J.G. & Antsanen ,R ( 2017) Elders Teachings: Wisdom We Need for Addressing Social Exclusion and Building Better Relationships in Society.  Indigenous Policy Journal. Volume 28, Number 21. ( Summer 2017). Pages. 1-18. San Pedro, NE, Albuquerque, NM. https://www.indigenouspolicy.org/index.php/ipj/article/view/410

Charlton, J. E. & Hansen, J.G ( 2017). How Does Indigenous Knowledge Enhance Alcohol and Substance Abuse Recovery Programs. The Quint:  An interdisciplinary quarterly from the north. University College of the North.  The Pas, Manitoba. Canada, Volume 9, Issue 4. Sept 2017; pp. 208-256. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/320069454_How_Does_Indigenous_Knowledge_Enhance_Alcohol_and_Substance_Abuse_Recovery_Programs

Charlton, J. E. & Hansen, J.G ( 2017, Reprinted). Poona yétum: Shatter Justice Barriers through Forgiving. The Quint:  An interdisciplinary quarterly from the north. University College of the North.  The Pas, Manitoba. Canada, Volume 9, Issue 3. June 2017; pp. 61-79. ( Reprinted). https://www.ucn.ca/sites/academics/facultyarts/programofferings/arts/humanities/The%20Quint/The%20Quint%20v9.3.pdf

Hansen, J.G. & Antsanen, R (2016). "Elders' Teachings about Resilience and its Implications for Education in Dene and Cree Communities. The International Indigenous Policy Journal volume 7, issue 1. Retrieved from:  http://ir.lib.uwo.ca/iipj/vol7/iss1/2

Charlton, J. & Hansen, J.G. (2016) Visualizing Indigenous Perspectives of how the Saskatoon Community Arts Program ( SCYAP) Addresses Social Exclusion.  The Annual Review of Interdisciplinary Justice Research.  Volume 5.  University of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. http://media.wix.com/ugd/bab59a_76b042fed3174b31803d21cdf7248eb0.pdf

Hansen, J. (2015) Indigenous-Settler Incarceration Disparities in Canada: How Tribal Justice Programming Helps Urban Indigenous Youth. Indigenous Policy Journal Vol.XXV, No. 3 (Winter 2015). Pages. 1-16. San Pedro, NE, Albuquerque, NM.  http://www.indigenouspolicy.org/index.php/ipj/article/view/290/281

Hansen, J.G (2015). The Autonomous Mind of Waskechak. The Quint:  An interdisciplinary quarterly from the north. Vol 7, Issue 2.  University College of the North. The Pas,Manitoba. Canada., pp 25-43.https://www.ucn.ca/sites/academics/facultyarts/programofferings/arts/humanities/The%20Quint/The%20Quint%20v7.2.pdf

Hansen J. G. & Calihoo, N. (2014).  How the Urban Aboriginal Community Members and Clients of the Friendship Centre in Saskatoon Understand Addictions Recovery.  Aboriginal Policy Studies. Volume 3, No1-2, 2014. pp. 88-111.  University of Alberta. http://ejournals.library.ualberta.ca/index.php/aps/article/view/21702.

Charlton, J. E. & Hansen J.G. (2013) Poona yetum: Shatter Justice Barriers through Forgiving.The Quint: An Interdisciplinary quarterly from the North. September, Vol 5, Issue 4.  University College of the North.  The Pas, Manitoba. Canada. pp.7-20.  www.ucn.ca/sites/academics/facultyarts/programofferings/arts/humanities/The%20Quint/The%20Quint%20v5.4.pdf     

Wotherspoon, T. & Hansen, J.G. (2013). The "Idle No More" Movement: Paradoxes of First Nations Inclusion in the Canadian Context. Social Inclusion. Volume 1: Issue 1. Pages 21–36. Librello Publishing House 4000 Basel, Switzerland.http://www.librelloph.com/socialinclusion/article/view/SI-1.1.21   

Hansen, J.G. (2012) Countering Imperial Justice: The Implications of a Cree response to Crime. Indigenous Policy Journal: Journal of the Indigenous Studies Network (ISN). San Pedro, NE, Albuquerque, NM.  http://www.indigenouspolicy.org/index.php/ipj/article/view/47/106

Hansen, J. G. & Antsanen, R. (2012). The Pedagogy of Indigenous Restorative Justice. In J.Butler, & S. Matheson (Eds.), The Quint: An interdisciplinary quarterly from the north ; The Pas Manitoba, Canada. December, 2012.Available Online: https://www.ucn.ca/sites/academics/facultyarts/programofferings/arts/humanities/The%20Quint/The%20Quint%20v5.1.pdf

Hansen, J. G. (2009). Swampy Cree educational traditions: Alternative approaches to dealing with conflict in community schools. In D.C. Haydey, L. Reimer, & T. MacNeill (Eds.), The MERN journal: Journal of Manitoba educational research network (Vol. III, pp. 21-29). Brandon, MB: Canada. Leech Printing. http://mern.ca/journal/Journal-V03.pdf#page=28

Hansen, J. G. (2009). Decolonizing Indigenous Restorative Justice is Possible. The Quint: An interdisciplinary quarterly from the north. Vol 1, Issue 2. The Pas,Manitoba. Canada.www.ucn.ca/sites/academics/facultyarts/programofferings/arts/humanities/The%20Quint/The%20Quint%20v1.2.pdf

Hansen, J, G (2007). Restorative Justice Education and Aboriginal Peacemaking Philosophy. In D. C. Haydey, L. Reimer, & T MacNeill (Eds.),The MERN journal: Journal of Manitoba educational research network (Vol. I, pp. 12-18). Brandon, MB: Leech Printing.http://www.mern.ca/journal/Journal-V01.pdf

BOOKS, PUBLISHED

Hansen,J.G.& Antsanen. R. (2020) Urban Indigenous People: Stories of Healing in the City. JCharlton Publishing Ltd/: Vernon, B.C. Canada. 120 pages.

Gregory Cajete, John G. Hansen, Jay Hansford C. Vest, & John E. Charlton (2019). Walking With Indigenous Philosophy: Justice and Addictions Recovery. 3rd Edition. JCharlton Publishing Ltd: Vernon, B.C, Canada. 254 pages. https://www.jcharltonpublishing.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/9781926476247-276x400.jpg

Hansen, J. G. (2019) Swampy Cree Justice: Researching the Ways of the People. 3rd edition JCharlton Publishing Ltd: Vernon, B.C.Canada. 255 pages. https://www.jcharltonpublishing.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/9781926476230-276x400.jpg  

Hansen, J. G ( 2009). Cree Restorative Justice: From the Ancient to the Present. JCharltonPub. 190 pages. 

EDITED BOOKS,  PUBLISHED

Hansen, J.G. (2014) Exploring Indigenous Social Justice (Edited book).Brunswick Books/ J.Charlton Pub. 352pages.

CHAPTERS IN BOOKS, PUBLISHED

Bugler, K; Hansen, J. & Hankard,M (2021) Colonization, ‘Truth,’ and ‘Reconciliation’ for Indigenous Women and Girls? In Hankard &  Dillen (Eds.). RED DRESSES on BARE TREES: Stories and Reflections on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. JCharlton Publishing Ltd.Vernon, B.C, Canada, pp.155-169. 

Wotherspoon, T., & Hansen, J. (2019). Racial Profiling and Reconciliation. Appearance Bias and Crime, 75.

Wotherspoon, T. & Hansen, J.G. (2016).  Reflecting on Indigenous Teachings: Ecological Perspectives, Oil Sands Development and the IdleNoMore Movement. In Hankard, M. and Charlton, J. (Eds.). We Still Live Here: First Nations, the Alberta Oil Sands, and Surviving Globalism. Vernon, BC: JCharlton Publishing Ltd., pp.155-169.

Hansen, J.G. (2015) Decolonizing Indigenous Histories and Justice. In Martina Neuburger and H. PeterDörrenbächer Eds). On The Trail of Rebirth: Nationalism and Identity Among the Native Americans: Case Studies from North America. Oxford, Bern, Berli, Bruxelles, Frankfurt am Main, New York, Wien, Nationalisms Across the Globe. Vol. 16. Peter Lang International Academic Publishers, pp. 15-30.

Hansen, J.G; Lanceley, D. & Antsanen, R. (2014). Responding to Crime in the North the Opaskwayak Way. InH.J. Michell & C.G.Wheaton (Eds).KITASKINO: Key Issues, Challenges and Visions for Northern Aboriginal Communities in Canada. JCharlton Publishing Ltd: Vernon, B.C, Canada, pp. 107-127.

Hansen, J.G. (2014) Urban Aboriginal Addiction Recovery and the Friendship Centre of Saskatchewan. In J.G.Hansen (Ed). Exploring Indigenous Social Justice. JCharlton Publishing Ltd: Vernon, B.C, Canada, pp 151- 176.

Hansen, J.G. & Antsanen, R. (2014) Consolidating Indigenous Power: The ‘Idle No More’ Movement. In J.G.Hansen (Ed). Exploring Indigenous Social Justice. JCharlton Publishing Ltd:  Vernon,Canada, pp. 249- 269.

Hansen, J.G. & Desnomie, R. (2014) Urban Indigenous Youth Justice Stresses Healing. In J.G.Hansen (Ed). ExploringIndigenous Social Justice. JCharlton Publishing Ltd: Vernon, B.C, Canada,  pp. 227- 248..

Hansen, J. G (2013 Reprinted). Decolonizing Indigenous Restorative Justice is Possible. In S. Matheson & J. Butler (Eds). Horizons North: Contact, Culture and Education in Canada. Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Newcastle upon Tyne, pp.116-134.

Hansen, J. G & Antsanen,R. ( 2013 Reprinted) The Pedagogy of Indigenous Restorative Justice. In S.Matheson & J. Butler ( Eds). Horizons North, Contact,Culture and Education in Canada. Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Newcastle upon Tyne, pp. 191-204.

Antsanen, R. & Hansen, J. G. (2012 Reprinted). Stories of Culture and Justice in the North. In S. Matheson & J.Butler (Eds.). The Fictional North: Ten Discussions of Stereotypes and  Icons above the 53rd Parallel. Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Newcastle upon Tyne,  pp.7-16.

Graduate Students Supervised:

Ajiboye , Olufemi , M.A Sociology, ( 2017, Completed) An Exploration of Restorative Justice using The Adult Diversion Program of Saskatoon  Community Mediation Services (SCMS). Supervisor.

Takyi, Christopher , M.A Sociology,( 2017 Completed) An Exploration of Crime Prevention Among Indigenous Youth Who Utilize the Services of the Saskatoon Youth Arts Programming (SCYAP). Supervisor.

Graduate Students Committee Member:

Myrie, Sheria, Ph.D.  Sociology, (2017 Completed) An Exploration of Factors that Contribute to Drug Use Among Dropout Girls in Inner City Communities in Kingston and St. Andrew, Jamaica. Committee Member.

DimEmeka. E., M.A Sociology, ( 2017 Completed) Recent Trends in Intimate Partner Violence Against Men in Canada. Committee member.

Abdulai, Mohammed, M.A Sociology, (2016 Completed) Determinants of Fear of Cybercrime Victimisation:  A Study of Credit/Debit Card Fraud Among Students at the University of Saskatchewan. Committee member.

Graduate Students In Progress

Bouvier, Noelle, M.A., Geography; Municipal-Indigenous Planning Approaches: An examination of urban governance through coexistence and co-production. Committee member.

Charlton, John. PhD, Interdisciplinary Studies, Exploring what criminalized, urban First Nation individuals in recovery find helpful toward maintaining their sobriety. Committee member.

Desnomie, Roberta M.A, Indigenous Studies. Nehiyaw (“the thinking of how we are connected”, or a Cree theory of social behavior. Committee member.

Shah, Asad., PhD, Sociology, The Social Construction of Muslims Minority groups in Canada. Committee member.

Stobbe Mark., PhD, Sociology, Was Stephen Harper Really Tough on Crime: An analysis of Systems Limiations and Symbolic Acts. Committee member.

RESEARCH GRANT INFORMATION:   

Hansen, John G .  $ 7, 326.20 ( P.I) The Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science & Justice Studies.  The project entitled, " University of Saskatchewan Indigenous Students Perceptions of the Justice System". This award is for the period December 1, 2016 through April 30, 2018.

Hansen, John G. $7 000.00 (P.I). The President's SSHRC ( Internal research grant). Exploring the Early Addiction Recovery Experiences of Urban  Indigenous Youth.  Dec 1, 2014 through Novemeber 30, 2016, two year term.

Hansen, John G. $ 7 326. 20. (P.I) Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science & Justice Studies.“Effective Interventions for First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Female and Male Offenders from the Perspectives of Urban  Indigenous Youth at Saskatoon Community Youth Arts  Programming (SCYAP)”. This award is for the period January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015

Hansen, J.G. (2014) SSHRC (4A) Restoring Our Visions of Justice:  Indigenous Teachings as a Response to Crime, was ranked at unsuccessful (4A, on supplementary list). 

Hansen, John G. $7000. The President’s SSHRC ( P.I). (Internal research grant). University of Saskatchewan; the project entitled “How Has Tribal Justice Programming Helped Urban      Indigenous Youth? November 1, 2012- April 30, 2014 (18-month term).

Hansen, John G.; Findlay, Isobel M.; & Garcea, Joseph. ( Co.I). $ 9000. SSHRC Partnership Grant  Comparing the Lived Experiences of Urban Aboriginal Peoples with Canadian Rights to          a Quality of Life, funding provided through a SSHRC (Partnership Grant led nationally by Professor David Newhouse). April 2013 with an end date of 31 March 2014.

Hansen, John.G. $6 325.48 ( P.I) Urban Aboriginal Knowledge Network/Prairie Research Centre. Winter 2013; SSHRC (Internal research grant).  The project entitled “An Exploration of Addictions Recovery among Aboriginal Peoples who utilize the Friendship Centre in Saskatoon: A Holistic Approach to Healing”

Hansen, John.G. $ 6,221. 60 ( P.I). Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science & Justice Studies;   University of Saskatchewan; the project “Crime Prevention among Indigenous Peoples: An Exploration of Opaskwayak Restorative Justice”. April 1, 2013 through March 31,  2014. Internal research grant funded by the Correctional Service of Canada.

Hansen, John G, $5,000.00. VP Academic New Faculty Start Up Funding. Research Services,  University of Saskatchewan, 2012.

HONOURS (AWARDS, FELLOWSHIPS, PRIZES)            

Nominated  for the University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union Teaching Excellence Award for SOC 341.3: Institutional Racism and Aboriginal Peoples. Academic year 2015 -  2016. 

Recipient of Ânskohk Festival Honours “Story Warriors” Award; to honour and celebrate the Story Warriors in our midst, those Aborignal authors who have published in the Saskatchewan Anskohk Aborignal Writers Circle Inc. ( SAWCI) Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,Canada, October 13, 2014.

Recipient of Shawane Dagosiwin: Honoring Our Scholars Award. Contribution to Aboriginal Education in Manitoba, Ministry of Education in Manitoba April 2010.

Recipient of YMCA Peace Medal Award; to recognize the contributions of individuals and groups to peace efforts. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,Canada, October , 2002.                                                                                                                                                                                           

INVITED PAPERS IN PUBLISHED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS:  

Antsanen, R. & Hansen,J.G.(2011) Stories of Culture and Justice in the North. The Fictional North: Proceedings from the 2010 UCN Annual Conference. St. Peter’s Press, Muens Saskatchewan.

TECHNICAL REPORTS RELEVANT TO ACADEMIC FIELD

Effective Interventions for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Female and Male Offenders from the Perspectives of Urban Indigenous Youth at Saskatoon Community Youth Arts Programming (SCYAP). Funded by the Centre Forensic Behavioral Science and Justice Studies University of Saskatchewan Principal Investigator: Produced by John G Hansen PhD (Sociology Department); John G Charlton (Interdisciplinary Studies) April 2016. Available at: http://www.usask.ca/cfbsjs/funding/pdf/EffectiveInterventionsSCYAP.pdf#EffectiveInterventionsSCYAP

An Exploration of Addictions Recovery among Aboriginal Peoples who utilize the Friendship Centre in Saskatoon: A Holistic Approach to Healing (2014). Funded by the Urban Aboriginal Knowledge Network (UAKN).  Produced by Dr. John G. Hansen (Sociology Department, University of Saskatchewan), Nicole Callihoo (Johnson Shoyoma Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan), Gwen Bear (Executive Director, Aboriginal Friendship Centres of Saskatchewan).  Available at: UAKN-Prairie-RRC-Final-Paper_An-Exploration-of-Addictions-Recovery_Hansen.pdf

Comparing the Lived Experience of Urban Aboriginal Peoples with Canadian Rights to Quality of Life (2014).  Funded by UAKN Prairie Regional Research Centre.  Produced by Authors and Affiliations: Dr. Isobel M. Findlay, Dr. Joe Garcea, Dr. John G Hansen, Rose Antsanen, Jethro Cheng, University of Saskatchewan, and Bill Holden (Community Co-Director, Community-University Institute for Social Research and City of Saskatoon). Available at: http://uakn.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/UAKN-PRC-Final-Report_Comparing-the-Lived-Experience-of-Urban-Aboriginal-Peoples-with-Canadian-Rights-to-Quality-of-Life_FINAL_Spring-2014.pdf

Crime Prevention among Indigenous Peoples: An Exploration of Opaskwayak Restorative Justice Principle Investigator: John G Hansen PhD (2013). Funded by the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science and Justice Studies (Sociology Department University of Saskatchewan), Graduate Student Researcher: Darlene Lanceley, (Sociology, Universityof Saskatchewan). Available at:  http://www.usask.ca/cfbsjs/funding/pdf/Opaskwayak.pdf#Opaskwayak Restorative Justice

BOOK REVIEWS: 

Hansen, J.G (2012). Review of Racialized Policing: Aboriginal People’s Encounters with The Police, by Elizabeth Comack.Fernwood Publishing: Halifax & Winnipeg, Canada. (2012). Canadian Journal of Native Studies Fall/Winter 2012 Volume 32.2.  

Review of The Legacy of Community Justice by Sandra Pavelka, Anne Seymour & Barry Stuart (2013). J.Charlton Publishing Ltd: Kanata ON, Canada.

INVITED LECTURES OUTSIDE U OF S AND INVITED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Charlton, J.E and Hansen, J.G. ( 2018). National Gathering of Graduate Students at Thompson Rivers University. Topic: Understanding Spirituality, Cultural Connection and the Significance of Indigenous Peoples Connection to the Land as a Way for Settlers to both Discern and Work toward Correcting their White Privilege.  Kamloops, British Columbia, July 9-13, 2018. 

Hansen, J.G. ( 2016) World Communication Association North America. Topic: Addiction Recovery Experiences of Urban Indigenous Youth, Winnipeg, MB. August 2-5, 2016.

Hansen, J. G. ( 2015) Chief elections; Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) Guest Speaker at Legislative Assembly on October 29, 2015. Saskatoon. Topic: Urban Indigenous Peoples.

Hansen, J.G ( 2015) The 36th Annual SWPACA Conference. Popular and American Culture Studies. Many Faces, Many Voices: Intersecting Borders in Popular and American Culture. February 11 – 14, 2015 Albuquerque, New Mexico. Topic: Indigenous Visions of Justice.

Hansen, J.G (2014) Time, Movement, and Space: Genocide Studies and Indigenous Peoples International Association of Genocide Scholar. University of Manitoba, Winnipeg- Canada. Topic: “Colonialism, Genocide and Indigenous Justice: Indigenous Perspectives on Healing from Colonialism”

Hansen, J.G (2014) The "Shawane Dagosiwin" Aboriginal Research Conference (April 30-May 1, 2014) Winnipeg MB, Canada. Research Imprints from our Decade of Sharing 'Shawane Dagosiwin':Visions for our Future. Topic: How the Saskatoon Tribal Justice Program Prevents Indigenous Youth from Engaging in Criminal Behaviour.

John G. Hansen, Rose Antsanen, Isobel Findlay, Joe Garcea, Bill Holden,Brad Bird, Darlene Lanceley, Harry Lafond ( 2014) Quality of Life: Towards Sustainable Community Futures Conference. Saskatoon,SK.  Topic: Comparing the Lived Experiences of Urban Aboriginal Peoples with Canadian Rights to a Quality of Life.

Hansen,J.G. Nicole Callihoo; Gwen Bear ( 2014) Presented Research at Quality of Life: Towards Sustainable Community Futures Conference May 15-16, 2014) . Topic: An Exploration of Addictions Recovery among Aboriginal Peoples who utilize the Friendship Centre in Saskatoon: A Holistic Approach to Healing

John G. Hansen &  Darlene Lanceley ( 2014). Quality of Life: Towards Sustainable Community Futures Conference (May 15-16, 2014). Topic: Swampy Cree Restorative Justice.

Hansen, J.G.  (2013). The 2nd Annual First Nations, Metis & Inuit Health Research Symposium NEAHR that will be held at the University of Manitoba – Bannatyne Campus, (March 1,  2013). Topic: Walking with Indigenous philosophy: Justice and addictions recovery

Hansen, J.G. (2013).Keynote Address, “Cree Youth Symposium” (February 19-20th, 2013). The Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre. Opaskwayak Cree Nation Manitoba. Topic Our Youth-  Our Future.

Hansen, J.G.  (2012). Keynote Address, “14th the annual Lighting the Fire First Nations education conference” (May 10, 2012).The Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre.  Winnipeg Manitoba.  Topic Swampy Cree Justice.

Hansen, J.G.  (2011).Presented research at the “First Annual Indigenous Health Conference” (March 25, 2011) Saskatoon SK, Canada.Collaborated event via University of Saskatchewan; University of Regina; First Nations University of Canada. Topic: Indigenous health: A matter of justice

Hansen, J.G.  (2011). The "Shawane Dagosiwin" Aboriginal Research Conference (April 27, 2011) Winnipeg MB, Canada. Indigenous Knowledge,Visioning for Inclusive and Sustainable Relationships in Research and Educational Practice” Topic: Researching the Ways of the People.

Hansen, J.G.  (2013). the “University College of the North Research Expo Conference” (November 10, 2010). Topic: Challenging the Colonizers Model of Justice.

Hansen & Antsanen (2010) The MERN Teaching and Learning in the North Conference (April 15, 2010). Brandon University Topic: Embracing holistic pedagogy in the restorative justice program.

Hansen, J.G.  (2010).The "Shawane Dagosiwin" Aboriginal Research Conference (April 14, 2010) Winnipeg MB, Canada Topic: Stories are a powerful research methodology

Hansen, J.G. & Antsanen, R. (2010). The University College of the North the Fictional North Conference (March 30, 2010). The Pas, Manitoba. Topic: Stories of culture and Justice in the North

Hansen, J.G.  (2009).Presented work at the "Shawane Dagosiwin" Aboriginal Research Conference (May 17, 2009) Winnipeg MB, Canada Topic: Cree Restorative Justice: From the Ancient to the Present.

Hansen, J.G. (2008). The MERN Education in Low Income Families Conference (April 25, 2008). Brandon University Topic: Inner City Aboriginal Learners Speak on Education.

Hansen, J.G. (2005) 37th Algonquian Conference (October 22, 2005) Carlton University, Ottawa Ontario.  Topic: Education and Canadian Society: The perspectives of an Aboriginal educator.

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 

2016 Guest Reviewer for Undergraduate Research Journal. USURJ is an online, faculty-reviewed scholarly journal featuring original work by University of Saskatchewan undergraduate students.

2013 What Can the University Learn from Idle No More, (April 3, 2013). Panel Discussion, Peter Stoicheff, Darrell McLaughlin,John Hansen, Sheelah McLean, Nicole Callihoo,Part of a lecture series exploring the Idle No More movement from many angles. University of Saskatchewan.

PAPERS IN NON-REFEREED JOURNALS: 

Hansen, J.G (Spring 2013) Opinions &Viewpoint on Idle No More.  Arts and Science: The Magazine. University of Saskatchewan; pp.6-7.

Hansen, J. G. (2009) Looking at Cree Restorative Justice. Justice as Healing: A Newsletter on Aboriginal Concepts of Justice. Native Law Centre  University of Saskatchewan. Saskatoon, SK. Canada. Vol. 14, NO 3. 

Hansen, J. G. (2007, April 1). Challenging Aboriginal Caricatures. Windspeaker:Canada’s  National Aboriginal News Source. Vol 24, no.12.

Hansen, J. G. (2007, April /May) The Force of Life for Aboriginal Nations. Northroots  Magazine. Vol. 4, Issue 1 p.43. Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada.

Hansen, J. G. (2007, March 12) Restorative justice is possible [Hansen’s corner]  Natotawin Newspaper: Opaskwayak Cree Nation: Manitoba. Canada, p.3.

 Hansen, J. G. (2007 April 27). The rich get rich the poor get Jail [Hansen’s corner  Natotawin Newspaper: Opaskwayak Cree Nation: Manitoba, Canada. p. 4.

Hansen, J. G (2007, May 18) Racist graffiti still at large [Hansen’s corner] Natotawin Newspaper: Opaskwayak Cree Nation: Manitoba, Canada.

Publications

Crime and Society Indigenous Justice Indigenous Knowledge Restorative Justice

TEACHING 

                           SOC 341.3: Institutional Racism and Aboriginal Peoples (3)              

                           SOC 219 .3 Aboriginal Peoples and Justice in Canada  (3)               

                           SOC 319.3  Aboriginal People in Urban Areas (3) 

                           SOC 313. & 314 Aboriginal Justice and Criminology (6)                     

                           SOC 212.3  Introduction to Criminology (3)    


REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES  and BOOK CHAPTERS - PUBLISHED:  


Charlton, J. E. & Hansen, J.G (2017, Reprinted). Poona yétum: Shatter Justice Barriers through Forgiving. The Quint:  An interdisciplinary quarterly from the north. Vol 9, Issue 3.June 2017University College of the North.  The Pas, Manitoba. Canada, June 2017; pp. 61-79. https://www.ucn.ca/sites/academics/facultyarts/programofferings/arts/humanities/The%20Quint/The%20Quint%20v9.3.pdf

Hansen, J.G & Antsanen, R (2016). "Elders' Teachings about Resilience and its Implications for Education in Dene and Cree Communities. The International Indigenous Policy Journal volume 7, issue 1. Retrieved from:  http://ir.lib.uwo.ca/iipj/vol7/iss1/2

Charlton, J. & Hansen, J.G. (2016) Visualizing Indigenous Perspectives of how the Saskatoon Community Arts Program ( SCYAP) Addresses Social Exclusion.  The Annual Review of Interdisciplinary Justice Research.  Volume 5.  University of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. http://media.wix.com/ugd/bab59a_76b042fed3174b31803d21cdf7248eb0.pdf

Wotherspoon, T. & Hansen, J.G. (2016).  Reflecting on Indigenous Teachings: Ecological Perspectives, Oil Sands Development and the IdleNoMore Movement. In Hankard, M. and Charlton, J. (Eds.). We Still Live Here: First Nations, the Alberta Oil Sands, and Surviving Globalism. Vernon, BC: JCharlton Publishing Ltd., pp.155-169.

Hansen, J.G. (2015) Decolonizing Indigenous Histories and Justice. In Martina Neuburger and H. PeterDörrenbächer Eds). On The Trail of Rebirth: Nationalism and Identity Among the Native Americans: Case Studies from North America. Oxford, Bern, Berli, Bruxelles, Frankfurt am Main, New York, Wien, Nationalisms Across the Globe. Vol. 16 .  Peter Lang International Academic Publishers, pp. 15-30. 

Hansen, J. (2015) Indigenous-Settler Incarceration Disparities in Canada: How Tribal Justice Programming Helps Urban Indigenous Youth. Indigenous Policy Journal Vol.XXV, No. 3 (Winter 2015). Pages. 1-16. San Pedro, NE, Albuquerque, NM.  http://www.indigenouspolicy.org/index.php/ipj/article/view/290/281

Hansen, J.G (2015). The Autonomous Mind of Waskechak. The Quint:  An interdisciplinary quarterly from the north. Vol 7, Issue 2.  University College of the North.  The Pas,Manitoba. Canada., pp 25-43. https://www.ucn.ca/sites/academics/facultyarts/programofferings/arts/humanities/ 0Quint/The%20Quint%20v7.2.pdf

Hansen J. G. & Calihoo, N. (2014).  How the Urban Aboriginal Community Members and Clients of the Friendship Centre in Saskatoon Understand Addictions Recovery.  Aboriginal Policy Studies. Volume 3, No 1-2, 2014. pp. 88-111.  University of Alberta. http://ejournals.library.ualberta.ca/index.php/aps/article/view/21702.


Hansen, J.G; Lanceley, D. & Antsanen, R. (2014). Responding to Crime in the North the Opaskwayak Way. InH.J. Michell & C.G. Wheaton (Eds). KITASKINO: Key Issues, Challenges and Visions for Northern Aboriginal Communities in Canada. JCharlton Publishing Ltd: Vernon, B.C, Canada, pp. 107-127.

Hansen, J.G. (2014) Urban Aboriginal Addiction Recovery and the Friendship Centre of Saskatchewan. In J.G.Hansen (Ed). Exploring Indigenous Social Justice. JCharlton Publishing Ltd: Vernon, B.C, Canada, pp 151- 176.

Hansen, J.G. & Antsanen, R. (2014) Consolidating Indigenous Power: The ‘Idle No More’ Movement. In J.G.Hansen (Ed). Exploring Indigenous Social Justice. JCharlton Publishing Ltd:  Vernon,Canada, pp. 249- 269.

Hansen, J.G. & Desnomie, R. (2014) Urban Indigenous Youth Justice Stresses Healing. In  J.G. Hansen (Ed). ExploringIndigenous Social Justice. JCharlton Publishing Ltd: Vernon, B.C, Canada,  pp. 227- 248

Wotherspoon, T. & Hansen, J.G. (2013). The "Idle No More" Movement: Paradoxes of First Nations Inclusion in the Canadian Context.  Social Inclusion. Volume 1: Issue 1. Pages 21–36. Librello Publishing House 4000 Basel, Switzerland.http://www.librelloph.com/socialinclusion/article/view/SI-1.1.21   

Charlton, J. E. & Hansen J.G. (2013) Poona yetum: Shatter Justice Barriers through Forgiving.The Quint: An Interdisciplinary quarterly from the North. September, Vol 5, Issue 4.  University College of the North.  The Pas, Manitoba. Canada. pp.7-20. www.ucn.ca/sites/academics/facultyarts/programofferings/arts/humanities/The%20Quint/The%20Quint%20v5.4.pdf      

Hansen, J.G. (2012) Countering Imperial Justice: The Implications of a Cree response to Crime. Indigenous Policy Journal: Journal of the Indigenous Studies Network (ISN). San Pedro, NE, Albuquerque, NM.  http://www.indigenouspolicy.org/index.php/ipj/article/view/47/106

Hansen, J. G (2013 Reprinted). Decolonizing Indigenous Restorative Justice is Possible. In S. Matheson & J. Butler (Eds). Horizons North: Contact, Culture and Education in Canada. Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Newcastle upon Tyne, pp.116-134.

Hansen, J. G & Antsanen,R. ( 2013 Reprinted) The Pedagogy of Indigenous Restorative Justice.  In S. Matheson & J. Butler ( Eds). Horizons North, Contact, Culture and Education in Canada. Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Newcastle upon Tyne, pp. 191-204.

Hansen, J. G. & Antsanen, R. (2012). The Pedagogy of Indigenous Restorative Justice. In J.Butler, & S. Matheson (Eds.), The Quint:  An interdisciplinary quarterly from the north ; The Pas Manitoba, Canada. December, 2012.Available Online: www.ucn.ca/sites/academics/facultyarts/programofferings/arts/humanities/The%20Quint/The%20Quint%20v5.1.pdf

Antsanen, R. & Hansen, J. G. (2012 Reprinted). Stories of Culture and Justice in the North. In S. Matheson & J. Butler (Eds.). The Fictional North:  Ten Discussions of Stereotypes and  Icons above the 53rd Parallel. Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Newcastle upon Tyne,  pp.7-16.

Hansen, J. G. (2009). Swampy Cree educational traditions: Alternative approaches to dealing with conflict in community schools. In D. C. Haydey, L. Reimer, & T. MacNeill (Eds.), The MERN journal: Journal of Manitoba educational research network (Vol. III, pp. 21-29). Brandon, MB: Canada. Leech Printing. www.ucn.ca/sites/academics/facultyarts/programofferings/arts/humanities/The%20Quint/The%20Quint%20v1.2.pdf

Hansen, J. G. (2009). Decolonizing Indigenous Restorative Justice is Possible. The Quint: An interdisciplinary quarterly from the north. Vol 1, Issue 2.  The Pas, Manitoba. Canada.www.ucn.ca/sites/academics/facultyarts/programofferings/arts/humanities/The%20Quint/The%20Quint%20v1.2.pdf

Hansen, J, G (2007). Restorative Justice Education and Aboriginal Peacemaking Philosophy. In D. C. Haydey, L. Reimer, & T. MacNeill (Eds.), The MERN journal: Journal of Manitoba educational research network (Vol. I, pp. 12-18). Brandon, MB: Leech Printing.http://www.mern.ca/journal/Journal-V01.pdf

BOOKS, PUBLISHED

Hansen,J.G., & Antsanen. R. (2015) Urban Indigenous People: Stories of Healing in the City. JCharlton Publishing Ltd/ Brunswick Books: Vernon, B.C. Canada. 140 pages..

Hansen, J.G., Booker, T.A., & Charlton, J.E. (2014). Walking With Indigenous Philosophy: Justice and Addictions Recovery. 2nd Edition. J. Charlton Publishing Ltd: Vernon, B.C, Canada. 295 pages. .

Hansen, J. G. (2013) Swampy Cree Justice: Researching the Ways of the People. 2nd edition JCharlton Publishing Ltd: Vernon, B.C. Canada. 252 pages..


EDITED BOOKS,  PUBLISHED

Hansen, J.G. (2014) Exploring Indigenous Social Justice (Edited book). Brunswick Books/ J. Charlton Publishing Ltd: Vernon, B.C, Canada. 352 pages.

RESEARCH GRANT INFORMATION:   

Hansen, John G. $7 000.00 (P.I). Exploring the Early Addiction Recovery Experiences of Urban  Indigenous Youth.  Dec 1, 2014 through Novemeber 30, 2016, two year term.

Hansen, John G. $ 7 326. 20. (P.I) Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science & Justice Studies.“Effective Interventions for First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Female and Male Offenders from the Perspectives of Urban  Indigenous Youth at Saskatoon Community Youth Arts  Programming (SCYAP)”. This award is for the period January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015

Hansen, J.G. (2014) SSHRC (4A) Restoring Our Visions of Justice:  Indigenous Teachings as a Response to Crime, was ranked at unsuccessful (4A, on supplementary list). 

 Hansen, John G. $7000. The President’s SSHRC (Internal research grant). University ofSaskatchewan; the project entitled “How Has Tribal Justice Programming Helped Urban      Indigenous Youth? November 1, 2012- April 30, 2014 (18-month term).

Hansen, John G.; Findlay, Isobel M.; & Garcea, Joseph. $ 9000. SSHRC Partnership Grant  Comparing the Lived Experiences of Urban Aboriginal Peoples with Canadian Rights to          a Quality of Life, funding provided through a SSHRC (Partnership Grant led nationally by Professor David Newhouse). April 2013 with an end date of 31 March 2014.

Hansen, John.G. $6 325.48 Urban Aboriginal Knowledge Network/Prairie Research Centre. Winter 2013; SSHRC (Internal research grant).  The project entitled “An Exploration of Addictions Recovery among Aboriginal Peoples who utilize the Friendship Centre in Saskatoon: A Holistic Approach to Healing”

Hansen, John.G. $ 6,221. 60 Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science & Justice Studies; University of Saskatchewan; the project “Crime Prevention among Indigenous Peoples: An Exploration of Opaskwayak Restorative Justice”. April 1, 2013 through March 31,  2014. Internal research grant funded by the Correctional Service of Canada.

Hansen, John G, $5,000.00. VP Academic New Faculty Start Up Funding. Research Services, University of Saskatchewan, 2012.


HONOURS (AWARDS, FELLOWSHIPS, PRIZES)            

Recipient of Ânskohk Festival Honours “Story Warriors” Award; to honour and celebrate the Story Warriors in our midst, those Aborignal authors who have published in the Saskatchewan Anskohk Aborignal Writers Circle Inc. ( SAWCI) Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,Canada, October 13, 2014.

Recipient of Shawane Dagosiwin: Honoring Our Scholars Award. Contribution to Aboriginal Education in Manitoba, Ministry of Education in Manitoba April 2010.

Recipient of YMCA Peace Medal Award; to recognize the contributions of individuals and groups to peace effforts. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,Canada, October , 2002                                                                                                                                                                                               

TEACHING RECOGNITION:

Nominated for a University of Saskatchewan Student Union Teaching Excellence Award, 2015-2016.

INVITED PAPERS IN PUBLISHED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS:  

Antsanen, R. & Hansen, J. G. (2011) Stories of Culture and Justice in the North. The Ficti North: Proceedings from the 2010 UCN Annual Conference. St. Peter’s Press, Muens Saskatchewan.

TECHNICAL REPORTS RELEVANT TO ACADEMIC FIELD

Effective Interventions for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Female and Male Offenders from the Perspectives of Urban Indigenous Youth at Saskatoon Community Youth Arts Programming (SCYAP). Funded by the Centre Forensic Behavioral Science and Justice Studies University of Saskatchewan Principal Investigator: Produced by John G Hansen PhD (Sociology Department); John G Charlton (Interdisciplinary Studies) April 2016. Available at: http://www.usask.ca/cfbsjs/funding/pdf/EffectiveInterventionsSCYAP.pdf#EffectiveInterventionsSCYAP

An Exploration of Addictions Recovery among Aboriginal Peoples who utilize the Friendship Centre in Saskatoon: A Holistic Approach to Healing (2014). Funded by the Urban Aboriginal Knowledge Network (UAKN).  Produced by Dr. John G. Hansen (Sociology Department, University of Saskatchewan), Nicole Callihoo (Johnson Shoyoma Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan), Gwen Bear (Executive Director, Aboriginal Friendship Centres of Saskatchewan).  Available at: http://uakn.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/04-UAKN-Research-Brief_An-Exploration-of-Addictions-Recovery-among-Aboriginal-Peoples-who-utilize-the-Friendship-Centre-in-Saskatoon_Final-Draft-2015-.pdf

Comparing the Lived Experience of Urban Aboriginal Peoples with Canadian Rights to Quality of Life (2014).  Funded by UAKN Prairie Regional Research Centre.  Produced by Authors and Affiliations: Dr. Isobel M. Findlay, Dr. Joe Garcea, Dr. John G Hansen, Rose Antsanen, Jethro Cheng, University of Saskatchewan, and Bill Holden (Community Co-Director, Community-University Institute for Social Research and City of Saskatoon). Available at: http://uakn.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/UAKN-PRC-Final-Report_Comparing-the-Lived-Experience-of-Urban-Aboriginal-Peoples-with-Canadian-Rights-to-Quality-of-Life_FINAL_Spring-2014.pdf

Crime Prevention among Indigenous Peoples: An Exploration of Opaskwayak Restorative Justice Principle Investigator: John G Hansen PhD (2013). Funded by the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science and Justice Studies (Sociology Department University of Saskatchewan), Graduate Student Researcher: Darlene Lanceley, (Sociology, Universityof Saskatchewan). Available at:  http://www.usask.ca/cfbsjs/funding/pdf/Opaskwayak.pdf#Opaskwayak Restorative Justice

BOOK REVIEWS: 

Hansen, J.G (2012). Review of Racialized Policing: Aboriginal People’s Encounters with The Police, by Elizabeth Comack. Fernwood Publishing: Halifax & Winnipeg, Canada. (2012). Canadian Journal of Native Studies Fall/Winter 2012 Volume 32.2.  

Review of The Legacy of Community Justice by Sandra Pavelka, Anne Seymour & Barry Stuart (2013). J.Charlton Publishing Ltd: Kanata ON, Canada.

INVITED LECTURES OUTSIDE U OF S AND INVITED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Hansen, J. G. ( 2015) Chief elections; Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) Guest Speaker at Legislative Assembly on October 29, 2015. Saskatoon. Topic: Urban Indigenous Peoples.

Hansen, J.G ( 2015) The 36th Annual SWPACA Conference. Popular and American Culture Studies. Many Faces, Many Voices: Intersecting Borders in Popular and American Culture. February 11 – 14, 2015 Albuquerque, New Mexico. Topic: Indigenous Visions of Justice.

Hansen, J.G (2014) Time, Movement, and Space: Genocide Studies and Indigenous Peoples International Association of Genocide Scholar. University of Manitoba, Winnipeg- Canada. Topic: “Colonialism, Genocide and Indigenous Justice: Indigenous Perspectives on Healing from Colonialism”

Hansen, J.G (2014) The "Shawane Dagosiwin" Aboriginal Research Conference (April 30-May 1, 2014) Winnipeg MB, Canada. Research Imprints from our Decade of Sharing 'Shawane Dagosiwin':Visions for our Future. Topic: How the Saskatoon Tribal Justice Program Prevents Indigenous Youth from Engaging in Criminal Behaviour.

Multiple Presented Research at Quality of Life: Towards Sustainable Community Futures Conference May 15-16, 2014). John G. Hansen, Rose Antsanen, Isobel Findlay, Joe Garcea, Bill Holden , Brad Bird, Darlene Lanceley, Harry Lafond Topic: Comparing the Lived Experiences of Urban Aboriginal Peoples with Canadian Rights to a Quality of Life.

Hansen,J.G. Nicole Callihoo; Gwen Bear ( 2014) Presented Research at Quality of Life: Towards Sustainable Community Futures Conference May 15-16, 2014) . Topic: An Exploration of Addictions Recovery among Aboriginal Peoples who utilize the Friendship Centre in Saskatoon: A Holistic Approach to Healing

John G. Hansen &  Darlene Lanceley ( 2014). Quality of Life: Towards Sustainable Community Futures Conference May 15-16, 2014). Topic: Swampy Cree Restorative Justice.

Hansen, J.G.  (2013). The 2nd Annual First Nations, Metis & Inuit Health Research Symposium NEAHR that will be held at the University of Manitoba – Bannatyne Campus, (March 1,           2013). Topic: Walking with Indigenous philosophy: Justice and addictions recovery

Hansen, J.G. (2013).Keynote Address, “Cree Youth Symposium” (February 19-20th, 2013).  The Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre.  Opaskwayak Cree Nation Manitoba.  Topic Our Youth-  Our Future.

Hansen, J.G.  (2012). Keynote Address, “14th the annual Lighting the Fire First Nations education conference” (May 10, 2012).  The Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre.  Winnipeg Manitoba.  Topic Swampy Cree Justice.

Hansen, J.G.  (2011).Presented research at the “First Annual Indigenous Health Conference” (March 25, 2011) Saskatoon SK, Canada.  Collaborated event via University of Saskatchewan; University of Regina; First Nations University of Canada. Topic: Indigenous health: A matter of justice

Hansen, J.G.  (2011). The "Shawane Dagosiwin" Aboriginal Research Conference (April 27, 2011) Winnipeg MB, Canada.  Indigenous Knowledges, Visioning for Inclusive and Sustainable Relationships in Research and Educational Practice” Topic: Researching the Ways of the People.

Hansen, J.G.  (2013). the “University College of the North Research Expo Conference” (November 10, 2010). Topic: Challenging the Colonizers Model of Justice.

Hansen & Antsanen (2010) The MERN Teaching and Learning in the North Conference (April 15, 2010). Brandon University Topic: Embracing holistic pedagogy in the restorative justice program.

Hansen, J.G.  (2010).The "Shawane Dagosiwin" Aboriginal Research Conference (April 14, 2010) Winnipeg MB, Canada Topic: Stories are a powerful research methodology

Hansen, J.G. & Antsanen, R. (2010). The University College of the North the Fictional North Conference (March 30, 2010). The Pas, Manitoba. Topic: Stories of culture and Justice in the North

Hansen, J.G.  (2009).Presented work at the "Shawane Dagosiwin" Aboriginal Research Conference (May 17, 2009) Winnipeg MB, Canada Topic: Cree Restorative Justice: From the Ancient to the Present.

Hansen, J.G. (2008). The MERN Education in Low Income Families Conference (April 25, 2008). Brandon University Topic: Inner City Aboriginal Learners Speak on Education.

Hansen, J.G. (2005) 37th Algonquian Conference (October 22, 2005) Carlton University, Ottawa Ontario.  Topic: Education and Canadian Society: The perspectives of an Aboriginal educator.

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 

2016 Guest Reviewer for Undergraduate Research Journal. USURJ is an online, faculty-reviewed scholarly journal featuring original work by University of Saskatchewan undergraduate students.

2013 What Can the University Learn from Idle No More, (April 3, 2013). Panel Discussion, Peter Stoicheff, Darrell McLaughlin,John Hansen, Sheelah McLean, Nicole Callihoo,Part of a lecture series exploring the Idle No More movement from many angles. University of Saskatchewan.

PAPERS IN NON-REFEREED JOURNALS: 

Hansen, J.G (Spring 2013) Opinions &Viewpoint on Idle No More.  Arts and Science: The Magazine. University of Saskatchewan; pp.6-7.

Hansen, J. G. (2009) Looking at Cree Restorative Justice. Justice as Healing: A Newsletter on Aboriginal Concepts of Justice. Native Law Centre  University of Saskatchewan. Saskatoon, SK. Canada. Vol. 14, NO 3. 

Hansen, J. G. (2007, April 1). Challenging Aboriginal Caricatures. Windspeaker:Canada’s  National Aboriginal News Source. Vol 24, no.12.

Hansen, J. G. (2007, April /May) The Force of Life for Aboriginal Nations. Northroots  Magazine. Vol. 4, Issue 1 p.43. Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada.

Hansen, J. G. (2007, March 12) Restorative justice is possible [Hansen’s corner]  Natotawin Newspaper: Opaskwayak Cree Nation: Manitoba. Canada, p.3.

 Hansen, J. G. (2007 April 27). The rich get rich the poor get Jail [Hansen’s corner  Natotawin Newspaper: Opaskwayak Cree Nation: Manitoba, Canada. p. 4.

Hansen, J. G (2007, May 18) Racist graffiti still at large [Hansen’s corner] Natotawin Newspaper: Opaskwayak Cree Nation: Manitoba, Canada.

Teaching & Supervision

Crime and Society Indigenous Justice

Current Teaching
 
SOC 341.3  Institutional Racism and Aboriginal Peoples
 
SOC 219.3 Aboriginal Peoples and Justice in Canada
 
SOC 319.3  Aboriginal People in  Urban Areas
 
SOC 212.3  Introduction to Criminology

Research

Addictions Recovery and Healing Crime and Society Indigenous Justice Indigenous Knowledge Restorative Justice

Education & Training

PhD. University of Regina, 2011, College of Education, Indigenous Justice.
 
Master of Education, University of Saskatchewan, 2002, Educational Foundations
 
Bachelor of Education, University of Regina 1998, Indigenous Education. 
 
Bachelor of General Studies, Brandon University, 1992, Sociology, Native Studies.