Dusting for Prints: Episode Two—Indigenous Law Expert Dr. Pamela Palmater

I speak with Dr. Pamela Palmater, a Mi’kmaw lawyer, professor, author, and social justice activist from Ugpi’gan’jig (Eel River Bar First Nation). She has 4 university degrees, including a Doctorate in Law from Dalhousie University specializing in Indigenous law. She currently holds the position of full Professor and Chair in Indigenous Governance at Ryerson University.

Pam was one of the spokespeople and public educators for the Idle No More movement and advocates alongside other movements focusing on social justice and human rights. She is frequently called as a legal expert before Parliamentary, Senate and United Nations committees dealing with laws and policies impacting Indigenous peoples and is considered one of Canada’s Top 25 Influential Movers and Shakers by the Financial Post.

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Resources:

Pam Palmater Website                       

https://www.pampalmater.com

YouTube                     

https://www.youtube.com/c/PamPalmaterchannel

Indigenous Nationhood Blog              

https://www.indigenousnationhood.blogspot.com

Warrior Life Podcast  

https://www.soundcloud.com/pampalmater

Warrior Kids podcast  

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