About

Introduction

Integrating ideas, people, and projects for optimal outcomes. I’m what you might call a generalist specialist who thrives and strives to uplift others.

Dr. Scott Harrison

Dr. Scott Harrison

Connecting Histories, Shaping Futures

With over two decades of experience bridging research, writing, and programming on Canada-Asia/Indo-Pacific and Indigenous relations, I connect histories to shape futures. My multidisciplinary approach—rooted in international human rights, Indigenous leadership, and global Indigenous movements—builds on life-changing experiences spanning rock climbing explorations, living in Japan, and culminating in doctoral research.

I spent a decade in think tanks bridging government, business, academia, and civil society. I tackled security, trade, environment, technology, health, politics, Indigenous issues and more. The story continues. Join me.

About

Introduction

Integrating ideas, people, and projects for optimal outcomes. I’m what you might call a generalist specialist who thrives and strives to uplift others.

Dr. Scott Harrison

Dr. Scott Harrison

Connecting Histories, Shaping Futures

With over two decades of experience bridging research, writing, and programming on Canada-Asia/Indo-Pacific and Indigenous relations, I connect histories to shape futures. My multidisciplinary approach—rooted in international human rights, Indigenous leadership, and global Indigenous movements—builds on life-changing experiences spanning rock climbing explorations, living in Japan, and culminating in doctoral research.

I spent a decade in think tanks bridging government, business, academia, and civil society. I tackled security, trade, environment, technology, health, politics, Indigenous issues and more. The story continues. Join me.

About

Introduction

Integrating ideas, people, and projects for optimal outcomes. I’m what you might call a generalist specialist who thrives and strives to uplift others.

Dr. Scott Harrison

Dr. Scott Harrison

Connecting Histories, Shaping Futures

With over two decades of experience bridging research, writing, and programming on Canada-Asia/Indo-Pacific and Indigenous relations, I connect histories to shape futures. My multidisciplinary approach—rooted in international human rights, Indigenous leadership, and global Indigenous movements—builds on life-changing experiences spanning rock climbing explorations, living in Japan, and culminating in doctoral research.

I spent a decade in think tanks bridging government, business, academia, and civil society. I tackled security, trade, environment, technology, health, politics, Indigenous issues and more. The story continues. Join me.

Approach

With access to a team of multi-disciplinary and multicultural researchers and designers who specialize in blending history, culture, policy, and foresight from diverse perspectives and disciplines while staying true to our roots. We’re committed to growing together to advance projects supporting your and our aspirations, visions, and goals.

We believe in evidence-based, ethical, innovative, client-centred, and results-driven methodologies and approaches that ensure each project is customized to meet the unique needs of our clients. Our four-step process is designed to foster a transparent partnership that delivers results capable of shaping your futures.

Approach

With access to a team of multi-disciplinary and multicultural researchers and designers who specialize in blending history, culture, policy, and foresight from diverse perspectives and disciplines while staying true to our roots. We’re committed to growing together to advance projects supporting your and our aspirations, visions, and goals.

We believe in evidence-based, ethical, innovative, client-centred, and results-driven methodologies and approaches that ensure each project is customized to meet the unique needs of our clients. Our four-step process is designed to foster a transparent partnership that delivers results capable of shaping your futures.

  • SFU
  • Waterloo Unversity
  • Yukon University
  • UBC
  • Thompson River University
  • Global Affairs Canada
  • Hokkaido University
  • Asia Pacific Foundation
  • Asia Pacific Foundation
  • Ainu Today
  • Transnationally Indigenous
  • SFU
  • Waterloo Unversity
  • Yukon University
  • UBC
  • Thompson River University
  • Global Affairs Canada
  • Hokkaido University
  • Asia Pacific Foundation
  • Asia Pacific Foundation
  • Ainu Today
  • Transnationally Indigenous
  • SFU
  • Waterloo Unversity
  • Yukon University
  • UBC
  • Thompson River University
  • Global Affairs Canada
  • Hokkaido University
  • Asia Pacific Foundation
  • Asia Pacific Foundation
  • Ainu Today
  • Transnationally Indigenous

Publications

Achievements

Name of the publication

Venue

Year

Indigenous Reconciliation in Canada, Taiwan, and Japan

Reconciliation and Symbiosis in East Asia from Comparative Perspectives

2025

Indigenous Reconciliation in Canada, Taiwan, and Japan

Reconciliation and Symbiosis in East Asia from Comparative Perspectives

2025

Indigenous Reconciliation in Canada, Taiwan, and Japan

Reconciliation and Symbiosis in East Asia from Comparative Perspectives

2025

The Cold War, the San Francisco System, and the Rise of Indigenous Rights Movements in Japan

Rivista italiana di storia internazionale

2023

The Cold War, the San Francisco System, and the Rise of Indigenous Rights Movements in Japan

Rivista italiana di storia internazionale

2023

The Cold War, the San Francisco System, and the Rise of Indigenous Rights Movements in Japan

Rivista italiana di storia internazionale

2023

Canadian Twinning in the Indo-Pacific: The Agency of Subnational Actors in Present Relationships and Future Strategies

Canadian Political Science Review

2023

Canadian Twinning in the Indo-Pacific: The Agency of Subnational Actors in Present Relationships and Future Strategies

Canadian Political Science Review

2023

Canadian Twinning in the Indo-Pacific: The Agency of Subnational Actors in Present Relationships and Future Strategies

Canadian Political Science Review

2023

Indigenous Perspectives: Voices from the Asia Pacific on Truth and Reconciliation.” Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

2023

Indigenous Perspectives: Voices from the Asia Pacific on Truth and Reconciliation.” Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

2023

Indigenous Perspectives: Voices from the Asia Pacific on Truth and Reconciliation.” Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

2023

Citizen or City Diplomacy? Diplomatic Co-Production and the Middle Ground in Municipal Twinning Relationships

The Hague Journal of Diplomacy

2023

Citizen or City Diplomacy? Diplomatic Co-Production and the Middle Ground in Municipal Twinning Relationships

The Hague Journal of Diplomacy

2023

Citizen or City Diplomacy? Diplomatic Co-Production and the Middle Ground in Municipal Twinning Relationships

The Hague Journal of Diplomacy

2023

Japan Needs More Labour. Is Immigration the Answer?

Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

2023

Japan Needs More Labour. Is Immigration the Answer?

Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

2023

Japan Needs More Labour. Is Immigration the Answer?

Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

2023

Dr. Scott Harrison
Dr. Scott Harrison
Dr. Scott Harrison

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Presentations

Achievements

Name of the presentation

Venue

Year

Engaging Home in Diplomacy: Democratic Diplomatic Middle Grounds

International Studies Association, Chicago

2025

Engaging Home in Diplomacy: Democratic Diplomatic Middle Grounds

International Studies Association, Chicago

2025

Engaging Home in Diplomacy: Democratic Diplomatic Middle Grounds

International Studies Association, Chicago

2025

Indigenous Reconciliation, Rights and Law in Canada and Asia

Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office, Vancouver

2025

Indigenous Reconciliation, Rights and Law in Canada and Asia

Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office, Vancouver

2025

Indigenous Reconciliation, Rights and Law in Canada and Asia

Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office, Vancouver

2025

Indigenous Asia in 2025

Indo-Pacific Symposium Challenges in 2025 and Implications for Canada, UBC

2025

Indigenous Asia in 2025

Indo-Pacific Symposium Challenges in 2025 and Implications for Canada, UBC

2025

Indigenous Asia in 2025

Indo-Pacific Symposium Challenges in 2025 and Implications for Canada, UBC

2025

Japan's Strategic Quest for Leadership in Global Artificial Intelligence Landscape

Japan Studies Association of Canada, UQAM

2024

Japan's Strategic Quest for Leadership in Global Artificial Intelligence Landscape

Japan Studies Association of Canada, UQAM

2024

Japan's Strategic Quest for Leadership in Global Artificial Intelligence Landscape

Japan Studies Association of Canada, UQAM

2024

Indigenous Ainu Culture and Issues in Japan

Guest lecture, UBC

2024

Indigenous Ainu Culture and Issues in Japan

Guest lecture, UBC

2024

Indigenous Ainu Culture and Issues in Japan

Guest lecture, UBC

2024

Blind Spots of Early Post-Second World War Transnational Indigenous Encounters in the Asia Pacific

Indigenous Histories and Encounters in Asia-Pacific Conference, University of Cambridge, U.K.

2023

Blind Spots of Early Post-Second World War Transnational Indigenous Encounters in the Asia Pacific

Indigenous Histories and Encounters in Asia-Pacific Conference, University of Cambridge, U.K.

2023

Blind Spots of Early Post-Second World War Transnational Indigenous Encounters in the Asia Pacific

Indigenous Histories and Encounters in Asia-Pacific Conference, University of Cambridge, U.K.

2023

Making an Indigenous Pacific

Guest faculty lecture, National Taiwan University

2023

Making an Indigenous Pacific

Guest faculty lecture, National Taiwan University

2023

Making an Indigenous Pacific

Guest faculty lecture, National Taiwan University

2023

Dr Scott Harrison
Dr Scott Harrison
Dr Scott Harrison

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What Drives Us

Each project is a chance to innovate and make a difference toward a more sustainable and equitable future. We thrive on tackling complex challenges and transforming ideas into reality.

Beyond being a team, we are individuals with diverse passions, backgrounds, and expertise who believe in building lifelong connections.

What Drives Us

Each project is a chance to innovate and make a difference toward a more sustainable and equitable future. We thrive on tackling complex challenges and transforming ideas into reality.

Beyond being a team, we are individuals with diverse passions, backgrounds, and expertise who believe in building lifelong connections.

Dr. Scott Harrison
Dr. Scott Harrison
Dr. Scott Harrison
Dr. Scott Harrison
Dr. Scott Harrison
Dr. Scott Harrison

DR/SH

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DR/SH

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Words from Partners

Behind each project is a purpose — behind each word, a result.

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Words from Partners

Behind each project is a purpose — behind each word, a result.

"Scott’s expertise in Canada–Asia relations and Indigenous advocacy uniquely positions him to navigate complex geopolitical issues and build meaningful partnerships."

Raylene Whitford

Member, CSSB and Director of Canative Energy of a Tech Startup

Raylene Whitford
Raylene Whitford
Raylene Whitford
Raylene Whitford

"Scott’s expertise in Canada–Asia relations and Indigenous advocacy uniquely positions him to navigate complex geopolitical issues and build meaningful partnerships."

Raylene Whitford

Member, CSSB and Director of Canative Energy of a Tech Startup

Raylene Whitford
Raylene Whitford

"I've worked with Scott for years—he’s a strategic thinker, collaborative, and skilled at turning complex, multi-dimensional events into insightful, productive conversations."

Dr. Michael J. Hathaway

Professor of Anthropology and Director of Simon Fraser University’s David Lam Centre for Asian Studies.

Michael Hathaway
Michael Hathaway
Michael Hathaway
Michael Hathaway

"I've worked with Scott for years—he’s a strategic thinker, collaborative, and skilled at turning complex, multi-dimensional events into insightful, productive conversations."

Dr. Michael J. Hathaway

Professor of Anthropology and Director of Simon Fraser University’s David Lam Centre for Asian Studies.

Michael Hathaway
Michael Hathaway

"Scott combines deep expertise and practical insight on Canada-Asia policy. A meticulous historian and effective collaborator, he is well-suited for research and advisory roles."

Sreyoshi Dey, PhD

Director of Cabinet Priorities, GCPE, BC Govt.

Sreyoshi Dey, PhD
Sreyoshi Dey, PhD
Sreyoshi Dey, PhD
Sreyoshi Dey, PhD

"Scott combines deep expertise and practical insight on Canada-Asia policy. A meticulous historian and effective collaborator, he is well-suited for research and advisory roles."

Sreyoshi Dey, PhD

Director of Cabinet Priorities, GCPE, BC Govt.

Sreyoshi Dey, PhD
Sreyoshi Dey, PhD

"Scott is deeply knowledgeable of complex issues. His thoughtfulness, extensive experience and deep listening uniquely positions him to provide insight and analysis grounded in wisdom."

Dr. Chrisa Hoicka

Canada Research Chair and Professor, University of Victoria

Chrisa Hoicka
Chrisa Hoicka
Chrisa Hoicka
Chrisa Hoicka

"Scott is deeply knowledgeable of complex issues. His thoughtfulness, extensive experience and deep listening uniquely positions him to provide insight and analysis grounded in wisdom."

Dr. Chrisa Hoicka

Canada Research Chair and Professor, University of Victoria

Chrisa Hoicka
Chrisa Hoicka

"Worked with Scott for years—he’s thoughtful, dedicated, and committed to both his team and impactful research on paradiplomacy and Indigenous diplomacy."

Dr. Charles-Louis Labrecque

Director of Research, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

Dr. Charles-Louis Labrecque
Dr. Charles-Louis Labrecque
Dr. Charles-Louis Labrecque
Dr. Charles-Louis Labrecque

"Worked with Scott for years—he’s thoughtful, dedicated, and committed to both his team and impactful research on paradiplomacy and Indigenous diplomacy."

Dr. Charles-Louis Labrecque

Director of Research, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

Dr. Charles-Louis Labrecque
Dr. Charles-Louis Labrecque

"Scott Harrison is a consummate professional—skilled in public policy, history, and modern Asia, with sharp writing, research, and analytical talent."

Dr. Ken Coates

Professor Emeritus, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan President, Coates Holroyd Consulting Inc.

Dr. Ken Coates
Dr. Ken Coates
Dr. Ken Coates
Dr. Ken Coates

"Scott Harrison is a consummate professional—skilled in public policy, history, and modern Asia, with sharp writing, research, and analytical talent."

Dr. Ken Coates

Professor Emeritus, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan President, Coates Holroyd Consulting Inc.

Dr. Ken Coates
Dr. Ken Coates

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Built on Trust, Carried by Purpose

Each insight reflects experience — each partnership, a shared pursuit of impact.

DR/SH

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Built on Trust, Carried by Purpose

Each insight reflects experience — each partnership, a shared pursuit of impact.

Let’s bring your research to life

Dr. Scott Harrison is dedicated to ensuring your research initiatives proceed seamlessly and yield impactful outcomes. Please do not hesitate to reach out anytime—committed to providing evidence-based guidance and keeping you informed and supported throughout the research journey.

Dr. Scott Harrison

Dr. Scott Harrison

Connecting Histories, Shaping Futures

Let's bring your research to life

Contact

Let’s bring your research to life

Dr. Scott Harrison is dedicated to ensuring your research initiatives proceed seamlessly and yield impactful outcomes. Please do not hesitate to reach out anytime—committed to providing evidence-based guidance and keeping you informed and supported throughout the research journey.

Dr. Scott Harrison

Dr. Scott Harrison

Connecting Histories, Shaping Futures

Let's bring your research to life

Contact

Let’s bring your research to life

Dr. Scott Harrison is dedicated to ensuring your research initiatives proceed seamlessly and yield impactful outcomes. Please do not hesitate to reach out anytime—committed to providing evidence-based guidance and keeping you informed and supported throughout the research journey.

Dr. Scott Harrison

Dr. Scott Harrison

Connecting Histories, Shaping Futures

Let's bring your research to life

Contact