Nominations for this award are now closed.

About the Award

This award is given to law students of Indigenous ancestry who have shown consistent dedication to Indigenous people in the field of law. It recognizes an individual contribution to the Aboriginal Lawyers Forum (ALF) in working to enhance the stature and influence of Indigenous people in the legal profession. There will be three awards given, one for each of the three law schools in BC.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the award, a nominee must:

• be a student at one of the three BC law schools;
• not be a current member of the ALF Executive;
• have demonstrated outstanding contribution in the area Indigenous people in the law, including any or all of the following activities:  
  • supporting ALF initiatives;  
  • mentoring and supporting Indigenous law students;  
  • involvement in an Indigenous or Aboriginal Law Students’ Association or similar group;  
  • contributing to programs and services that support Indigenous law students;  

Amount of Award

The recipients of the ALF Student Appreciation Awards will each be awarded $1000 each.

Presentation

The 2024 ALF Student Appreciation Award will be presented at the 14^th Annual ALF Holiday Banquet on Friday, November 29, 2024 at the Fairmont Waterfront in Vancouver, BC. 

recipients

2023 – Cheyenne Campbell, Allard | Ashley Roussel, UVic | Bailie Copeland, TRU

2022 – Chelsea Gladstone, Allard | Jaxxen Wylie, UVic | Tara-Lynn Wilson, TRU 

2021 – Cassandra Sawers, Allard | Chelsea Cameron, UVic | Jamie-Lee Keith, TRU 

2019 – Jana Chouinard, TRU | Amanda Richards, Allard | Katelyn Beale, UVic

2018 – Kateri Koster, TRU | Veronica Martisius, UVic | Shawnee Monchalin, Allard 

2017 – Dawn Johnson, Allard | Rachelle Trenholm, UVic | Charlotte Munroe, TRU

2016 – Dustin C. Gagnon, TRU