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Robert YELḰÁTŦE Clifford is an WSÁNEĆ scholar and member of the Tsawout First Nation, serving as Assistant Professor and Co-Academic Director of Indigenous Legal Studies at the Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia. His work focuses on revitalizing WSÁNEĆ legal traditions while addressing colonial dynamics and climate change impacts. He holds a PhD from Osgoode Hall Law School and has taught at the University of Victoria.
- Education:
- B.A., JD, LL.M. (Victoria)
- PhD (Osgoode Hall Law School)
His research explores Indigenous legal frameworks through community-participation methodologies, emphasizing legal pluralism, language revitalization, and spirituality. Notable courses include a land-based field course in WSÁNEĆ law, partnering with the W̱SÁNEĆ Nation and UVic. He advocates for Indigenous legal education models rooted in place and community.
His publications analyze Indigenous legal responses to environmental crises, such as the Trans Mountain Pipeline and Goldstream River fuel spill. He is affiliated with the Centre for Law and the Environment, advancing interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability.
