Michelle Daigle

Michelle Daigle is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, cross-appointed with the Centre for Indigenous Studies. Her work bridges Indigenous geographies and decolonial theory through 20 years of community collaborations.

• PhD from the University of Washington
• Indigenous (Cree) scholar from Constance Lake First Nation
• Focus on Indigenous resurgence against colonial capitalist violence

Daigle's research explores Indigenous geographies and ecologies, examining how Indigenous communities navigate colonial frameworks. Her collaborative work with Dr. Magie Ramirez develops grounded theories of decolonial geographies, emphasizing water governance, food sovereignty, and relational land-based practices.

Daigle's publications reveal a trajectory analyzing spatial dimensions of Indigenous self-determination and critiques of reconciliation discourse. Her work spans journals like Environment and Planning D and The Journal of Peasant Studies, focusing on decolonial methodologies and Indigenous governance.