Name

Deondre Smiles

Bio

Dr. Niiyokamigaabaw Deondre Smiles (they/he) is an assistant professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Victoria. Their research interests are multifaceted but include critical Indigenous geographies, human-environment interactions, Indigenous cultural resource management, and science/technology studies. They are a citizen of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, and currently lives in Coast Salish territories (Victoria, BC), where they are a grateful guest.

Institutional Affiliation

University of Victoria