Aboriginal Lawyers Forum Ally Award

The ALF Ally Award will open for nominations next fall.

About the Award

This award recognizes an ally (firm or individual) and their contribution to the Aboriginal Lawyers Forum in addressing the various issues facing Indigenous people in the legal profession.  These issues include the retention of Indigenous people in the legal profession and the support and enhancement of the stature and influence of Indigenous people in the legal profession.  Note this award is for a non-Indigenous lawyer and/or organization that not Indigenous-owned.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the award, a nominee must:

  • Non-Indigenous (non-Indigenous for individuals or primarily non-Indigenous owned for firms/organizations)
  • be a resident of British Columbia
  • not be a current member of the ALF Executive;
  • have demonstrated outstanding contribution to Indigenous people in the field of law, including any or all of the following activities:
    • supporting the ALF and ALF initiatives;
    • mentoring and supporting Indigenous law students and junior lawyers;
    • contributing to programs and services that support Indigenous law students and lawyers;
    • working to address the issues facing Indigenous lawyers; or,
    • working to enhance the stature and influence of Indigenous people in the legal profession.
Presentation

The Ally Award will be presented at the Annual ALF Holiday Banquet.