A Bridge Between Worlds
In the space where academic rigor meets the ancient rhythm of oral tradition, my work serves as a bridge between seemingly disparate worlds. By weaving together the deep history of W̱SÁNEĆ ancestral laws with contemporary pedagogical frameworks, I offer a unique lens through which to view our shared landscapes. This journey is about more than just reclaiming history; it is about activating the stories of the land to foster a future rooted in respect and relationality.
Dr. Horne is available for keynotes, guest lectures, and consultation for organizations seeking territory-specific expertise and scholarly perspective.
About
Dr. Horne’s scholarship is rooted in his community and the land. He is the author of TOL, NEW̱ SEN TŦE SOȽ: I Know the Road (ARP Books, 2024), a work that explores the profound intersections of Indigenous knowledge and personal journey. His research has been featured in The Arbutus Review and academic collections focusing on storytelling as a vital pedagogy within the university setting.
TOL, NEW̱ SEN TŦE SOḺ: I Know The Road — Challenging White Supremacy and Anti-Indigenous Racism in Academia
Publisher: ARP Books (2024)
About the Book: Derived from Dr. Horne’s doctoral dissertation at Trent University, TOL, NEW̱ SEN TŦE SOḺ stands as a definitive exploration of Indigenous jurisprudence, systemic institutional barriers, and the reclamation of traditional legal frameworks. It challenges the colonial structure of higher education while providing an unyielding path forward for true academic indigenization.
The University as a Site for ĆÁT: Storytelling as Pedagogy
Publication: Chapter 7 in Perspectives on Indigenous Pedagogy in Education: Learning From One Another (IGI Global, 2023)
About the Chapter: In this peer-reviewed volume, Dr. Horne introduces the SENĆOŦEN concept of ĆÁT (navigating a "difficult situation") to institutional change. This work establishes the formal methodology behind his consultancy: using structured, traditional oral practices as rigorous pedagogical tools to dismantle systemic inertia, handle institutional deadlock, and train leadership in cultural safety.
W̱SÁNEĆ: Emerging Land or Emerging People
Publication:The Arbutus Review, Vol. 3, No. 2 (2012)
About the Article: Published during his undergraduate tenure at the University of Victoria, this foundational research serves as the intellectual spark for Dr. Horne’s lifelong work. By analyzing the intersection of geomorphological isostatic rebound (emerging land) and political-cultural sovereignty (emerging people), this paper establishes the bedrock of his W̱SÁNEĆ & Indigenous methodology—proving that W̱SÁNEĆ oral history is an empirical, deep record of lived W̱SÁNEĆ reality.