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David Natcher is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Saskatchewan. His research focuses on cultural and economic anthropology, particularly Indigenous subsistence economies, Arctic sustainable development, and human ecology. He holds positions as a University of the Arctic Research Chair in Water, Energy, and Food (WEF) Security in the Arctic, and represents Canada in Arctic Council and international committees.
Education: PhD (University of Alberta, 1999), MA (University of Alaska Fairbanks, 1996), BA (Mercyhurst University, 1989).
Research emphasizes Indigenous food systems, resource management, and the impacts of extractive industries on Arctic communities. Over 50 peer-reviewed articles and edited volumes address topics like WEF nexus governance, community-based monitoring, and Indigenous economic revitalization. His work bridges anthropological theory with policy-relevant applied research in northern regions.
Key contributions include analyzing colonial agricultural policies' legacies, promoting Indigenous food sovereignty, and developing frameworks for Arctic resource governance. Active in interdisciplinary collaborations, he advises on policy initiatives related to environmental sustainability and Indigenous rights in Canada and internationally.
