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Daniel Dylan is an Associate Professor at Lakehead University's Bora Laskin Faculty of Law, teaching Animal Law, Contracts, Evidence, and Intellectual Property & Indigenous Knowledge Governance since joining in August 2016.
His educational credentials include:
- LL.M. from University of Ottawa (2011)
- J.D. from Michigan State University College of Law (2010)
- LL.B. from University of Ottawa (2010)
- B.A. (High Honours) in Political Science from Carleton University (1997)
Professor Dylan's research integrates Animal Law, Environmental Law, and Traditional Knowledge with Aboriginal governance, focusing on cultural/environmental protection and remediation within modern treaties. His work uniquely bridges Wildlife Law, Natural Resources extraction, and Phish Studies scholarship.
His publications critically examine colonial narratives in Canadian identity and Nunavut's environmental assessment systems, highlighting tensions between Indigenous rights and regulatory frameworks in Arctic governance.
Professional recognition includes:
- Lakehead University's Contribution to Teaching Award (2019-20)
- Lakehead University's Contribution to Teaching Award (2023-24)
He clerked at Canada's Federal Court for Justices Campbell and Rennie, served as Nunavut's Legal Counsel (2012-2016), and contributes to university committees and Thunder Bay community initiatives. Admitted to Nunavut's bar (active) and Ontario's bar (inactive), he maintains active legal practice in Northern Canada.
