Daniel Salée

Professor Daniel Salée holds a position in the Department of Political Science at Concordia University's School of Community and Public Affairs. He specializes in Canadian and Quebec political contexts, focusing on Indigenous-settler relations, ethnocultural diversity, and nationalism. Dr. Salée has taught courses such as SCPA 201, POLI 638/803, and POLI 645/815, reflecting his expertise in public policy and Indigenous-state relations.

Education:

• BA (Honours) in Political Science, McGill University, 1977
• MSc in Political Science, Université de Montréal, 1981
• PhD in Political Science, Université de Montréal, 1987

Research interests include Indigenous peoples' political dynamics, Quebec nationalism, and federal-provincial relations in Canada. His work critically examines processes of marginalization of racialized minorities and the socio-institutional mechanisms of othering. Recent scholarship emphasizes Quebec's engagement with Indigenous sovereignty, language politics, and reconciliation challenges.

Publications span academic journals and edited volumes, including co-editing Peuples autochtones et politique au Québec et au Canada (2020). His research is informed by interdisciplinary approaches, blending political theory with empirical analysis of contemporary governance issues.

Professional affiliations:

• Founding member of DIALOG (Québec network on Indigenous issues)
• Member of Concordia's Center for the Study of Politics and Immigration (CSPI)

Teaching and supervision: Supervises MA and PhD programs in Political Science and related interdisciplinary fields. Courses emphasize critical engagement with Canadian and Quebec political systems, Indigenous governance, and public policy frameworks.