Dr. Michaela McGuire (Jaad Gudgihljiwah) is an award winner researcher, writer, and educator. She holds a PhD in Criminology. Michaela's research and work are primarily focused on state crime and injustice, decolonization, resurgence, and Indigenous rights and self-determination. She is of mixed ancestry (Haida/Irish/Anishinaabe/British) and is a citizen of the Haida Nation. Michaela lives and works from her home in HlGaagilda (Skidegate), Haida Gwaii.