Dr. Thomas Mcilwraith

Professor

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Biography

Thomas (Tad) McIlwraith is a professor in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences at the University of Guelph. His research focuses on Public Issues Anthropology and his work with Indigenous peoples in British Columbia, Canada, examines topics such as territoriality and food resource harvesting practices, identifying Indigenous rights to land. He explores contemporary Indigenous land use in the context of mining and logging. His projects confront issues related to cultural appropriation, particularly in children's summer camps. Before his tenure at Guelph, McIlwraith taught anthropology at Douglas College in New Westminster, British Columbia, and worked as a consulting anthropologist with various Nations on projects related to land use planning and traditional knowledge. His work contributes to a deeper understanding of Indigenous peoples in western Canada through ethnographic studies and land use research.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-09-01 — Present

University of Guelph • Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Teaching and research in anthropology with an emphasis on Indigenous peoples and land use.

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).