Pamela Palmater

Pamela Palmater is a prominent indigenous governance expert, lawyer, and activist from the Eel River Bar First Nation in New Brunswick, Canada. She is well-known for her advocacy on indigenous rights, particularly in relation to land and resource management. As a professor at Ryerson University, her work often focuses on the legal and political frameworks affecting First Nations' sovereignty and self-determination. Recently, she has been vocal about the need for meaningful consultation and consent from indigenous communities regarding governmental projects that impact their territories.