Dr. Deborah Mcgregor

Biography

Deborah McGregor is a Professor and Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Environmental Justice at York University. Her research areas include Indigenous governance, sustainability, water governance, and Indigenous intellectual traditions. McGregor's work emphasizes the importance of Indigenous knowledge systems in developing frameworks for environmental justice, climate justice, and water governance. She coordinates various initiatives and projects that aim to promote Indigenous perspectives in environmental issues and works closely with Indigenous communities to ensure their voices are heard in discussions of environmental policy and practice. McGregor's contributions to the field have gained international recognition, with a strong focus on engaging students and fostering understanding of Indigenous climate justice, food sovereignty, and conservation practices. Through her research, she has organized symposiums and forums to advance discussions on Indigenous environmental issues and actively participates in creating digital platforms to mobilize knowledge in these communities.

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