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Michael Fabris is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography, specializing in Indigenous Geographies and issues surrounding dispossession and settler colonial contexts. He has a strong connection to the Piikani Nation and is based in the Treaty 7 territory. Originally from Metro Vancouver, he is an active member of the Urban Indigenous community in East Vancouver and focuses his research on the intersections of Indigenous social movements and legal frameworks. His current work examines the historical and ongoing resistance of the Piikani Nation against the construction of the Oldman River Dam, which was completed in 1991. The project highlights the complexities of Indigenous land and water relationships and the assertion of Indigenous governance systems in a contemporary legal context. Michael also investigates the resurgence of Indigenous jurisdiction in urban landscapes through interviews with members of Vancouver's Indigenous community. His publications contribute to a deeper understanding of Indigenous legal traditions and the challenges faced by Indigenous scholars in the field of Geography.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.