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Brian Thom's research explores critical intersections of Indigenous legal orders, governance, land rights, and colonial state power. He focuses on the dynamics of knowledge, culture, and place through award-winning, community-engaged scholarship, conducted in close collaboration with Indigenous communities in Coast Salish territories. His research integrates ethnographic, archaeological, and applied policy research approaches to support Indigenous self-determination and advance reconciliation. In 2023, Dr. Thom received Google's Geo Good Impact Award for his work in advocating for Indigenous land rights. He was recognized in 2021 as UVic's Provost's Engaged Scholar, an award honoring excellence in community-engaged research and teaching. His ongoing projects include collaborations with Indigenous legal scholars and municipal planning efforts, aiming to center Indigenous priorities and cultural landscapes in development processes. As the founder and director of UVic's Ethnographic Mapping Lab, Dr. Thom employs ethnographic methods and innovation in cartography to promote Indigenous knowledge and governance.
University of Victoria • Victoria, BC, Canada
Chair of Provost’s Engaged Scholar in Anthropology, overseeing community-engaged research initiatives.
Department: Department of Computer Science. GRE is highly recommended for international students.