Siomonn Pulla

Dr. Siomonn Pulla is a scholar-practitioner with a passion for using social science research to elevate collective awareness, challenge entrenched attitudes, and influence systemic changes in policies and institutions. His work spans Canada from coast to coast to coast, engaging with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities, as well as all levels of government, the corporate sector, and non-profit organizations.

Currently an Associate Professor in the College of Interdisciplinary Studies at Royal Roads University, Dr. Pulla teaches graduate-level courses in qualitative research methodologies, the philosophy of the social sciences, and applied social science theory to support meaningful social change. His teaching is deeply informed by over two decades of research experience, including recording oral histories, analyzing archival collections, and working collaboratively with Indigenous communities.

Dr. Pulla’s research focuses on Indigenous rights, governance, and corporate-Indigenous relations, with a particular emphasis on sustainable economic and resource development initiatives. He has contributed significantly to fields such as community-based language revitalization, participatory research methods, and Métis political resurgence. His interdisciplinary approach also extends to exploring mobile learning paradigms for remote and rural communities.

Dr. Pulla’s works include books such as Eastern Métis: Chronicling and Reclaiming a Denied Past and Applied Interdisciplinarity and the Scholar-Practitioner: Narratives of Social Change. His forthcoming book, Beyond Compliance, examines inclusive partnerships in resource development in Canada. He has also produced ethnographic documentaries and numerous peer-reviewed articles.

In addition to his academic roles, Dr. Pulla has extensive professional experience, He has led complex research projects supporting Indigenous communities and industry clients, specializing in environmental impact reviews and traditional land use studies. He also served as a Senior Research Associate at the Conference Board of Canada’s Centre for the North, where he helped manage a multimillion-dollar research portfolio addressing corporate-Indigenous relations and northern development.

Dr. Pulla holds a PhD in Sociology/Anthropology and an MA in Anthropology from Carleton University, along with a BA (Hons.) in Anthropology and Indigenous Studies from Trent University. His commitment to fostering meaningful change continues to shape his teaching, research, and community engagement efforts.