ᓃᔪᑲᒥᑳᐸᐤ Niiyokamigaabaw Deondre Smiles, Ph.D. (he/they/wiin)
@niiyokamigaabaw.bsky.social
Gaa-zagaskwaajimekaag Anishinaabe | Indigenous Geographies and Climate Justice | Director, GIF Lab | Public Scholar | Adjunct Professor, University of British Columbia | Ohio State, Minnesota-Duluth, St. Cloud State alum | Posts = my views.
We are accepting applications for Year 4 of the Rising Voices, Changing Coasts internship for Indigenous college/university students!
This paid summer internship will last 8 weeks and be hosted at Haskell Indian Nations University, including a trip to Puerto Rico.
More information below!
This paid summer internship will last 8 weeks and be hosted at Haskell Indian Nations University, including a trip to Puerto Rico.
More information below!
November 13, 2025 at 6:53 PM
We are accepting applications for Year 4 of the Rising Voices, Changing Coasts internship for Indigenous college/university students!
This paid summer internship will last 8 weeks and be hosted at Haskell Indian Nations University, including a trip to Puerto Rico.
More information below!
This paid summer internship will last 8 weeks and be hosted at Haskell Indian Nations University, including a trip to Puerto Rico.
More information below!
This is the graphic that apparently was enough to justify an investigation under an Indiana state law that allows students to report faculty for not teaching "a diversity of viewpoints".
What diversity of viewpoints are there when it comes to white supremacy? Are we supposed to pretend it's good?
What diversity of viewpoints are there when it comes to white supremacy? Are we supposed to pretend it's good?
November 11, 2025 at 7:09 PM
This is the graphic that apparently was enough to justify an investigation under an Indiana state law that allows students to report faculty for not teaching "a diversity of viewpoints".
What diversity of viewpoints are there when it comes to white supremacy? Are we supposed to pretend it's good?
What diversity of viewpoints are there when it comes to white supremacy? Are we supposed to pretend it's good?
While my wife takes their hearing aid licensure exam, I wait for the Coquitlam IKEA to open. The best part about being very early is that I get a prime parking spot!
November 2, 2025 at 5:32 PM
While my wife takes their hearing aid licensure exam, I wait for the Coquitlam IKEA to open. The best part about being very early is that I get a prime parking spot!
Fall colours are in full display in Coquitlam!
November 2, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Fall colours are in full display in Coquitlam!
Happy birthday to my mother! I credit her with doing so much to get me where I am today. :-)
(Picture is of us at my master’s graduation back in 2016)
(Picture is of us at my master’s graduation back in 2016)
November 1, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Happy birthday to my mother! I credit her with doing so much to get me where I am today. :-)
(Picture is of us at my master’s graduation back in 2016)
(Picture is of us at my master’s graduation back in 2016)
Thank you!
Cheering for Minnesota sports teams is a true labour of love---key emphasis on labour. Especially the Gophers---besides women's hockey and wrestling, not a lot to get excited about regarding the University of Minnesota athletics program. Now, the Duluth campus on the other hand..:-)
Cheering for Minnesota sports teams is a true labour of love---key emphasis on labour. Especially the Gophers---besides women's hockey and wrestling, not a lot to get excited about regarding the University of Minnesota athletics program. Now, the Duluth campus on the other hand..:-)
October 29, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Thank you!
Cheering for Minnesota sports teams is a true labour of love---key emphasis on labour. Especially the Gophers---besides women's hockey and wrestling, not a lot to get excited about regarding the University of Minnesota athletics program. Now, the Duluth campus on the other hand..:-)
Cheering for Minnesota sports teams is a true labour of love---key emphasis on labour. Especially the Gophers---besides women's hockey and wrestling, not a lot to get excited about regarding the University of Minnesota athletics program. Now, the Duluth campus on the other hand..:-)
The signs at the BCGEU protests are top notch.
October 23, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The signs at the BCGEU protests are top notch.
Feed cleanse---Ash is being talkative.
October 22, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Feed cleanse---Ash is being talkative.
I'm very honoured to share the stage with Dr. Kelsey Leonard and Dr. Joshua Manitowabi at an upcoming webinar, where we'll discuss the chapter on Water Justice we contributed to the STACC Report.
It will be on Friday, November 22nd at 9 AM Pacific — I'd love to see you there!
It will be on Friday, November 22nd at 9 AM Pacific — I'd love to see you there!
October 22, 2025 at 10:21 PM
I'm very honoured to share the stage with Dr. Kelsey Leonard and Dr. Joshua Manitowabi at an upcoming webinar, where we'll discuss the chapter on Water Justice we contributed to the STACC Report.
It will be on Friday, November 22nd at 9 AM Pacific — I'd love to see you there!
It will be on Friday, November 22nd at 9 AM Pacific — I'd love to see you there!
I have an idea for another Anishinaabe-themed half sleeve tattoo, but in the meantime, I might get this little fellow tattooed on one of my forearms.
Why? Because I enjoy their bagels, and he's honestly an adorable little mascot.
Why? Because I enjoy their bagels, and he's honestly an adorable little mascot.
October 21, 2025 at 8:08 PM
I have an idea for another Anishinaabe-themed half sleeve tattoo, but in the meantime, I might get this little fellow tattooed on one of my forearms.
Why? Because I enjoy their bagels, and he's honestly an adorable little mascot.
Why? Because I enjoy their bagels, and he's honestly an adorable little mascot.
This is what I’m talking about when I call out folks trying to be cowboys about organizing.
“Why aren’t the elderly folks or women getting tear gassed or getting their heads cracked open at ICE facilities like us real socialists” is absolutely terrible analysis & does nothing to build momentum.
“Why aren’t the elderly folks or women getting tear gassed or getting their heads cracked open at ICE facilities like us real socialists” is absolutely terrible analysis & does nothing to build momentum.
October 18, 2025 at 8:04 PM
This is what I’m talking about when I call out folks trying to be cowboys about organizing.
“Why aren’t the elderly folks or women getting tear gassed or getting their heads cracked open at ICE facilities like us real socialists” is absolutely terrible analysis & does nothing to build momentum.
“Why aren’t the elderly folks or women getting tear gassed or getting their heads cracked open at ICE facilities like us real socialists” is absolutely terrible analysis & does nothing to build momentum.
October 18, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Some photos from the small No Kings/No Tyrants rally in Victoria today.
(I got consent and enthusiastic encouragement to include the faces of the two people in picture 2)
(I got consent and enthusiastic encouragement to include the faces of the two people in picture 2)
October 18, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Some photos from the small No Kings/No Tyrants rally in Victoria today.
(I got consent and enthusiastic encouragement to include the faces of the two people in picture 2)
(I got consent and enthusiastic encouragement to include the faces of the two people in picture 2)
“From the river to the great water, stop controlling Palestine”
October 18, 2025 at 5:31 PM
“From the river to the great water, stop controlling Palestine”
*blep*
October 17, 2025 at 3:27 AM
*blep*
October 16, 2025 at 8:32 PM
First Illibuck game in 8 years! I want the turtle to stay in Columbus.
October 11, 2025 at 5:24 PM
First Illibuck game in 8 years! I want the turtle to stay in Columbus.
Tonight, I'll be presenting about some of the qualitative and mixed-method research I've done to a qualitative methods graduate seminar at Texas State University. I'm excited to return to San Marcos (albeit virtually); here's me & folks from the Texas State Geography department at my 2023 seminar!
October 9, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Tonight, I'll be presenting about some of the qualitative and mixed-method research I've done to a qualitative methods graduate seminar at Texas State University. I'm excited to return to San Marcos (albeit virtually); here's me & folks from the Texas State Geography department at my 2023 seminar!
Also, for no reason at all, if someone wants to buy me this inflatable Mothra costume, I would absolutely love that. I’d buy it myself but they don’t sell it here in Canada. Boo.
October 8, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Also, for no reason at all, if someone wants to buy me this inflatable Mothra costume, I would absolutely love that. I’d buy it myself but they don’t sell it here in Canada. Boo.
Tonight, 7 pm, at Massy Books in Vancouver! Come on down if you’re in the area!
October 2, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Tonight, 7 pm, at Massy Books in Vancouver! Come on down if you’re in the area!
We visited the Kennedy River Bridge and a few other sites, guided by a local settler ally, and it was a profoundly moving experience. I wanted to have someone from Tla-o-qui-aht lead the tour, but my two contacts were busy — perhaps next time.
October 2, 2025 at 5:13 PM
We visited the Kennedy River Bridge and a few other sites, guided by a local settler ally, and it was a profoundly moving experience. I wanted to have someone from Tla-o-qui-aht lead the tour, but my two contacts were busy — perhaps next time.