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Dr. Martha Dowsley serves as Professor in Geography & The Environment and Professor of Anthropology at Lakehead University, with an additional Adjunct appointment in Natural Resources Management. She currently holds the prestigious Lakehead University Research Chair in Cultural Landscapes for the 2025-2027 term, reflecting her leadership in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of environmental studies and Indigenous knowledge systems.
Her research program centers on Cultural Landscapes and Biocultural Conservation, with deep engagement in Ethnoecology and Indigenous Ways of Knowing. She investigates how Indigenous Peoples navigate Natural Resources Management through Common Property Theory frameworks, particularly examining post-humanist approaches to human-environment relationships. Recent work focuses on community-based restoration of cultural plant connections and polar bear governance systems in Nunavut, demonstrating applied commitment to decolonizing conservation practices.
Dr. Dowsley's recognition includes:
- Lakehead University Research Chair in Cultural Landscapes (2025-27)
Her November 2024 featured research on social dimensions of conservation and cultural plant restoration among Indigenous communities exemplifies her community-engaged methodology. While specific grant details aren't provided in the source material, her Research Chair appointment indicates substantial institutional funding supporting her work on Indigenous knowledge integration in environmental management.
