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Dr. Robert Wishart is a Lecturer in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Aberdeen, affiliated with the School of Social Science. His research focuses on Sub-Arctic Canada, Indigenous communities (particularly Gwich'in and Ojibwe), and themes such as human-animal relationships, colonialism, and environmental policy. He has conducted fieldwork in Fort McPherson (Tetlit-zheh), Northwest Territories, exploring Gwich'in land practices and colonial impacts. Dr. Wishart collaborates on projects like the ERC Arctic Domus Project, CICADA (Indigenous Conservation and Development Alternatives), and the Franz Boas Papers editorial initiative.
Academic History:
- BA Anthropology, Concordia University (Canada)
- MA Symbolic Anthropology, University of Western Ontario (Canada)
- PhD Anthropology, University of Alberta (Canada)
Research Themes:
His work addresses colonialism’s legacy, Indigenous knowledge systems, and the intersection of development (mining, energy) with Indigenous rights. Key projects include:
- Arctic Domus: Human-animal relationships and policy impacts on Indigenous rights.
- Franz Boas Papers: Recontextualizing Boas’ Canadian fieldwork on domestication and environment.
- CICADA: Indigenous-led alternatives to conventional development.
Teaching:
Courses include 'Anthropology of the North,' 'Colonialism Re-Imagined,' and 'Society and Nature.' Supervises postgraduate research on topics like oil sands reclamation, Shetland ponies, and Siberian herding.
Labs/Teams:
Associated with the Arctic Domus Project, CICADA, and editorial work on Franz Boas’ papers. Collaborates with institutions like the University of Alberta and Berghahn Books.
