Dr. Johnny Mack

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Professor Johnny Mack is an Associate Professor and Co-Academic Director of Indigenous Legal Studies at the Peter Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia (UBC). He investigates the legal relationships between Indigenous peoples and contemporary settler states, particularly focusing on Canada, Indigenous constitutionalism, subjectivity, critical theory, and legal pluralism. With a strong dedication to Indigenous communities, Professor Mack has served on various advisory committees, including the Dean's Advisory Committee on Truth and Reconciliation. He is a recipient of numerous awards, including the George Curtis Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence and the Courage Law Award from the Indigenous Law Students' Association. His courses include Canadian Constitutional Law, Indigenous Law, and the Introduction to Indigenous Legal Traditions, where he emphasizes the significance of Indigenous legal orders in the context of colonialism. Mack's research includes multiple SSHRC grants aimed at promoting anti-colonial research. He is also on the editorial board for the Indigenous Peoples Law book series published by Routledge Press.

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