Dr. Pamela Palmater

Professor

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Biography

Pamela Palmater is a Mi’kmaq lawyer and a member of the Eel River Bar Nations in northern New Brunswick. She serves as a Professor in the Department of Politics and Public Administration at Toronto Metropolitan University, where she also holds the Chair in Indigenous Governance. Dr. Palmater completed her Doctorate in Law (J.S.D.) at Dalhousie University and has extensive experience in federal government roles, specializing in Indigenous legal issues, treaties, and self-government. Her research interests focus on Indigenous Governance, treaties, Indigenous rights, and jurisdiction, contributing to the strengthening of Indigenous families and communities. Dr. Palmater is a recognized leader in the field of social justice, advocating for Indigenous peoples' rights and interests. She has received numerous accolades, including the Margaret Mead Award from the International Community Corrections Association and the J.S. Woodsworth Woman of Excellence Award. Her commitment to social justice and the advancement of Indigenous rights reflects in her teaching and supervisory roles for students interested in these areas.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2009-01-01 — Present

Toronto Metropolitan University • Toronto, ON, Canada

Professor in the Department of Politics and Public Administration, specializing in Indigenous Governance.

Lawyer

1998-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Justice Canada • Canada

Worked on legal matters related to Indigenous Nations, treaties, and self-government.

Awards

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Award of Excellence in Human Rights

2017-11-02
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Margaret Mead Award

2016-10-04
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J.S. Woodsworth Woman of Excellence Award

2016-10-29
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UNB Alumni Award of Distinction

2015-03-26
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Inducted into the Bertha Wilson Honour Society

2012-10-29

Requirements for Toronto Metropolitan University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.33
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in chemical engineering or related field
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of Chemical Engineering