Dr. Brittany Luby, whose paternal ancestors originate from Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation, is an award-winning researcher who specializes in Crown-Indigenous relations.

Dr. Luby seeks to stimulate public discussion of Indigenous issues through her critical and creative work. The Canadian Historical Association has described Dr. Luby’s historical research as “innovative in its structure and responsive to Indigenous research methodologies. The New York Times described her first children's book, Encounter, as a "standout." She is currently the Qualitative Research Lead on @manominproject, a research initiative focused on restoring Anishinaabe crops and revitalizing cultural foodways.