Allan Downey is a Dakelh historian, a member of the Nak'azdli First Nation, and an Assistant Professor in the Department of History and Classical Studies at McGill University. As a historian specializing in Canadian and Indigenous history, Allan’s research and teaching interests include Indigenous identity formation, Indigenous-non-Indigenous relations, decolonization, resurgence, Indigenous political history, sport history, Indigenous epistemologies and research methodologies, as well as community-engaged methods. Beyond teaching, one of Allan's greatest passions is working with Indigenous youth and he splits his time volunteering for a number of Indigenous communities and youth organizations throughout the year.