Naiomi Metallic

Naiomi Metallic, an Associate Professor of Law at Dalhousie University’s Schulich School of Law, is the Chancellor's Chair in Aboriginal Law and Policy and Aboriginal Law Certificate Coordinator. A member of the Listuguj Mi’gmaq First Nation, she focuses on advancing Indigenous self-determination through legal frameworks.

• Education:
  • BA, Dalhousie University
  • LLB, Dalhousie University
  • LLL, University of Ottawa
  • LLM, Osgoode Hall Law School
  • PhD (in progress), University of Alberta

Research Interests:

• Constitutional and administrative law in Indigenous contexts
• Equality and human rights law for Indigenous peoples
• Revitalization of Indigenous legal traditions
• Diversity in legal education and the judiciary

Recent Publications (2022–2023): Focus on UNDRIP implementation, Mi’kmaq language and legal methods, and systemic racism in justice systems. These works emphasize practical applications of Indigenous law and policy reform.

Scientific Awards:

• Chancellor's Chair in Aboriginal Law and Policy

Service & Supervision: Co-chair of Dalhousie’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission Committee and member of multiple Indigenous advisory boards. Supervises research in constitutional law, Indigenous governance, and Aboriginal law.