Michael Brown is of Stolo Nation, Irish, Métis and Icelandic ancestry, having been raised in the western culture, decolonizing himself through Spirit and ceremony. Michael has achieved an honour’s undergraduate degree in Psychology at York University and a Master of Education degree at OISE. He is currently working on his PhD in Social and Behavioural Health Sciences at U of T for the improvement of mental health of Indigenous youth. As a research officer and cultural and spiritual events coordinator for Waakebiness Institute for Indigenous Health, he works with community and Elders to improve (Indigenize) academia.
Peer Reviewed Journal Publications
Indigenous Health Research Symposium, 2025
Impacts of climate crisis on Indigenous young adults’ mental health
Mirza, S., Brown, M., & Stewart, S.
Mental Health: Global Challenges Journal, 2025
The Climate Crisis and Indigenous Youths’ Mental Health: Pilot Project
Stewart, E., Mirza, S., & Brown, M.
Psych, 2024
Walking Forward Together—The Next Step: Indigenous Youth Mental Health and the Climate Crisis
Brown, M., Mirza, S., Lu, J., & Stewart, S. L.
Non-Peer Reviewed Publications & Reports
Indigenous Health Research Symposium, 2025
Impacts of climate crisis on Indigenous young adults’ mental health
Mirza, S., Brown, M., & Stewart, S.
Mental Health: Global Challenges Journal, 2025
The Climate Crisis and Indigenous Youths’ Mental Health: Pilot Project
Stewart, E., Mirza, S., & Brown, M.
Psych, 2024
Walking Forward Together—The Next Step: Indigenous Youth Mental Health and the Climate Crisis
Brown, M., Mirza, S., Lu, J., & Stewart, S. L.
Invited Lectures & Presentations
Indigenous Health Research Symposium, 2025
Impacts of climate crisis on Indigenous young adults’ mental health
Mirza, S., Brown, M., & Stewart, S.
Mental Health: Global Challenges Journal, 2025
The Climate Crisis and Indigenous Youths’ Mental Health: Pilot Project
Stewart, E., Mirza, S., & Brown, M.
Psych, 2024
Walking Forward Together—The Next Step: Indigenous Youth Mental Health and the Climate Crisis
Brown, M., Mirza, S., Lu, J., & Stewart, S. L.
Books
Indigenous Health Research Symposium, 2025
Impacts of climate crisis on Indigenous young adults’ mental health
Mirza, S., Brown, M., & Stewart, S.
Mental Health: Global Challenges Journal, 2025
The Climate Crisis and Indigenous Youths’ Mental Health: Pilot Project
Stewart, E., Mirza, S., & Brown, M.
Psych, 2024
Walking Forward Together—The Next Step: Indigenous Youth Mental Health and the Climate Crisis
Brown, M., Mirza, S., Lu, J., & Stewart, S. L.
Media
Indigenous Health Research Symposium, 2025
Impacts of climate crisis on Indigenous young adults’ mental health
Mirza, S., Brown, M., & Stewart, S.
Mental Health: Global Challenges Journal, 2025
The Climate Crisis and Indigenous Youths’ Mental Health: Pilot Project
Stewart, E., Mirza, S., & Brown, M.
Psych, 2024
Walking Forward Together—The Next Step: Indigenous Youth Mental Health and the Climate Crisis
Brown, M., Mirza, S., Lu, J., & Stewart, S. L.