Dr. Aaron Mills is Anishinaabe and a member of Couchiching First Nation. He is an Assistant Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Indigenous Constitutionalism and Philosophy in the Faculty of Law at McGill University. His work is rooted in Indigenous legal traditions and explores how law, governance, and responsibility are lived through relationships—with one another, with the land, and across generations.

Drawing on more than fifteen years of learning with Anishinaabe elders, Dr. Mills’ work reflects a deep commitment to relational accountability and to the renewal of Indigenous constitutional traditions as living systems of law. He works closely with Indigenous communities, knowledge holders, and organizations to support Indigenous-led law revitalization and governance initiatives.
Through his teaching, writing, and public engagement, Dr. Mills invites careful reflection on how Indigenous philosophies of law challenge state-centred and individualistic frameworks. His work encourages Indigenous peoples and settlers alike to rethink law, belonging, and coexistence in ways that honour Indigenous jurisdiction, consent, and enduring relationships.

Dr. Mills has received numerous academic honours, including SSHRC, Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation, Vanier, and Fulbright awards, recognizing his contributions to Indigenous legal resurgence and transformative dialogue in Canada.