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Alex Latta is an Associate Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University, holding dual appointments in the Department of Global Studies and the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies within the Faculty of Arts. His research focuses on Indigenous rights, climate change adaptation, water politics, and environmental citizenship, with regional expertise in Canada's Northwest Territories and Latin America, particularly Chile.
His research investigates the intersections of environmental governance, Indigenous knowledge systems, and socio-ecological justice. Notable projects include analyzing the mental health impacts of land dispossession on Indigenous communities and studying agroecology movements in Chile. He emphasizes collaborative community-university partnerships to address climate change and food security in northern Canada.
Recent publications explore megaproject impacts in Latin America, environmental conflicts, and theoretical frameworks linking political ecology to citizenship. His work bridges critical theory (e.g., Gramsci, Foucault) with empirical case studies to challenge epistemological violence in environmental decision-making.
Awards and achievements are not explicitly listed, though his extensive publication record and interdisciplinary approach highlight scholarly impact. He advises students on topics related to environmental justice and Indigenous sovereignty, though specific advisees are not named here. Office hours are held by appointment in DAWB 5-112, and he speaks English and Spanish fluently.
