Robert Irwin

Biography

Bob received a BA (1985) and MA (1988) from the University of Saskatchewan and his PhD (1995) from the University of Alberta. Prior to his appointment at MacEwan University, he was Assistant Professor of History and Northern Studies at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. A faculty member at MacEwan University since 2001, . He has acted as a history consultant to both government and First Nation communities and has appeared as an expert witness in litigation with regard to First Nation treaties and the Canada Wheat Board. Bob was a member of the original Arts Council that designed the Bachelor of Arts program at MacEwan University and was also involved in the self-study and re-accreditation process. He has served in a variety of administrative posts at MacEwan University including Chair of the Department of Humanities, Chair of the Bachelor of Arts and General Studies programs, and Acting Associate Dean of Arts.

Research Interest

Bob's research and teaching focus on the history of western Canada including First Nation treaty rights, settlement, agriculture, and prairie populist politics.