Zoe Todd

Zoe Todd is an Associate Professor and Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Governance and Freshwater Fish Futures at Simon Fraser University's Department of Indigenous Studies. Her work focuses on freshwater ecosystems, Indigenous sovereignty, and decolonial methodologies. She employs artistic research, critical Indigenous fish philosophy, and kinship-based studies to address environmental challenges in Alberta and beyond. Dr. Todd’s interdisciplinary approach integrates social science, philosophy, and activism to advocate for fish well-being and Indigenous legal frameworks.

Her research interests include environmental kinship studies, postcolonial theory, and Métis identity. She critiques colonial systems through ontological debates and advocates for Indigenous-led governance models. Key contributions include redefining environmental studies through Indigenous lenses and challenging fossil fuel narratives in Alberta.

Dr. Todd’s publications analyze fish as kin, fossil capitalism, and decolonial futurism. Her work bridges academic and community activism, emphasizing relational accountability. She holds no explicit grants or labs but collaborates extensively with Indigenous communities and scholars internationally.

Scientific recognition includes the prestigious Canada Research Chair. Her teaching emphasizes place-based pedagogy and reciprocity in academia. Ongoing projects explore freshwater governance in Treaty Six Territory and Métis legal traditions.