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Leanne Betasamosake Simpson | |
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| Born | 1971 (age 52–53) Wingham, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality | Alderville First Nation, Canadian |
| Education | Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy |
| Alma mater | University of Guelph, Mount Allison University, University of Manitoba |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, writer, academic |
| Employer | Dechinta: Centre for Research and Learning |
| Relatives | Ansley Simpson, Shannon Simpson |
| Website | https://www.leannesimpson.ca/, leannesimpsonmusic.com |
Leanne Betasamosake Simpson is a Mississauga Nishnaabeg writer, musician, and academic from Canada. She is also known for her work with Idle No More protests.[1] Simpson is a faculty member at the Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning.[2] She lives in Peterborough.[3]