Taneesha Herbert

Research Interests

• Indigenous Studies
• Indigenous Health Studies
• Child Trauma
• Revitalization of Indigenous language, culture, art, community and walking in a good way
• Barrier reduction for Indigenous families

Born and raised in Treaty 4, oskana kâ-asastêki (Cree for ‘where the bones are piled’) has always been home for Taneesha. She holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees, in Psychology and Sociology, with a focus on Indigenous Studies and Indigenous Health Studies, and a Certificate in Reconciliation Studies from the First Nations University of Canada. Taneesha is now completing her Master’s in Sociology at the University of Regina. She is an award-winning researcher conducting community-based, participatory action research. She is creating a childcare centre to provide family-first, culturally-safe/-relevant programming, and to actively addresses the gaps within the community it serves. Taneesha is also a Research Assistant with the Child Trauma Research Centre located at the University of Regina, Co-Executive Director of Buffalo Culture Collective, and serves on working groups for other Indigenous-related projects. Taneesha is dedicated to revitalization of Indigenous language, culture, art, community and walking in a good way. Her ultimate passion is to reduce barriers for Indigenous families, assist others in their healing journeys, and make significant change to how our society operates.