Assistant Professor of Sociology & Criminology at Simon Fraser University
I am an assistant professor at SFU's School of Criminology specializing in Indigenous justice, prisons, extremism, and political sociology. My research focuses on two distinct areas. The first centres on right-wing populism and extremism, looking at political movements in Canada and Germany. I am also project manager of the University of Alberta Prison Project, a multi-year study of life experiences with Canadian prisons and re-entry, where I write about Indigenous issues. I am a citizen of the Red River Métis Nation and am working to develop cultural supports for system-involved Indigenous people.
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December 10 2025: Presentation on Indigenous health and incarceration experiences for the UBC Learning Circle.
Description: This session will focus on the overrepresentation of Indigenous people within the carceral system and the impacts that has on individual and communal wellbeing. We will explore the health disparities for incarcerated Indigenous Peoples in Canada and highlight the importance of cultural programming for healing and creating support networks among incarcerated people. Dr. Tetrault will focus on Indigenous-led programming highlighting both the benefits and challenges, acknowledging the tension around healing in a colonial institution.