Jamie Snook

Dr. Jamie Snook is an Adjunct Professor in the Marine Affairs Program at Dalhousie University. He serves as Executive Director of the Torngat Wildlife, Plants and Fisheries Secretariat, focusing on implementing wildlife and fisheries co-management under the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement. His expertise spans Indigenous well-being, fish and wildlife conservation, and governance. Dr. Snook holds a PhD in Public Health from the University of Guelph and an M.A. from Royal Roads University.

His research emphasizes co-management systems, Indigenous fisheries governance, and the intersection of wildlife management with health and cultural resilience. Key projects include analyzing Inuit access to fisheries, impacts of wildlife decline on communities, and embedding Indigenous values into policy frameworks.

Recent publications explore Inuit-led fisheries governance, postcolonial futures for Arctic fisheries, and the role of co-management in addressing inequities. His work highlights the importance of Indigenous knowledge in sustainable resource management and resilience-building.

Dr. Snook has contributed to interdisciplinary forums and expanded research capacity in Nunatsiavut. His advocacy focuses on Inuit self-determination and equitable resource access, reflecting his dual commitment to academic rigor and community-driven solutions.