As many prominent researchers have posited, there is very little research on the multifaceted dynamics of Aboriginal gang involvement from a Canadian perspective. This article aims to advance understanding of the pathways involved in the formation, recruitment, and participation of indigenous gangs by critically examining the historical and institutional barriers that have helped facilitate this phenomenon. In doing so, this article will apply fundamental principles of social control theory to provide a holistic account of the context that enables the proliferation of Indigenous gangs in Canada. Therefore, the formulation of these findings will subsequently be useful to policy makers and all those hoping to find solutions to the challenges associated with the overarching issue of Indigenous over-representation, an epidemic that the Supreme Court of Canada has described as a "crisis ". in the Canadian judicial system” (Rudin 2005, 1). To this end, social control theory will be used to explain how colonialism manifests in contemporary ways, resulting in the inhibition of the internalization of conventional societal bonds for Indigenous youth and the consequent perpetuation of Indigenous gangs. Social Control Theory: Hirschi's social control theory has been widely used to explain the emergence of gangs and particularly gang membership. However, rather than focusing solely on why individuals choose to become involved in criminal behavior, including organized crime, Hirschi begins his analysis by asking the question: "Why do most people comply- do they meet societal standards? (Abadinsky 2010, 25). Therefore, according to Hirschi, individuals choose to engage in delinquent behavior...... middle of article ......e family problems, to address the lack of appropriate educational initiatives, to progress in the development of adequate employment opportunities and mitigation of problems. Personal conceptions of cultural identity are realistic efforts that support cooperative relationships across cultures. Fostering these circumstances through engagement that ensures the characteristics of social bonding are achieved by providing support in a way that does not minimize the experience of Indigenous oppression will facilitate positive social change. The result is the opportunity to ameliorate the complex injustices experienced by Indigenous peoples today and that are rooted in conditions of the past. Ultimately, these positive developments will enable the adoption of pro-social values ​​and solidify an environment that will deter Indigenous youth from resorting to gang membership...