Advancing the Cause of Equality for Indigenous Peoples and 2SLGBTQIA+ On November 30, 2023, the Sexual and Gender Diversity Alliance (SAGDA) Section and the Aboriginal Lawyers Forum (ALF) Section hosted a joint event titled, “A Discussion with The Honourable... Glen Stratton & Breanne Martin
October 2021 Indigenous Children Deserve More Than Pan-Indigenous Periodic Exposure to Culture In light of the significant history of separating Indigenous children from their families and communities, resulting in widespread loss of culture and cultural alienation, it is critical for... Frances Rosner
August 2021 The Keystone XL Cancellation — Indigenous Nations Hold the Key to Moving Forward The Indigenous Nations of Canada have mixed views on the impact of the cancellation of Keystone XL by the Biden administration. US President Joe Biden cancelled the project earlier this year... Malcolm Macpherson
April 2021 More Indigenous Business Professionals are Essential to Achieve True Reconciliation We all know that Canada has frequently marched its Indigenous Peoples down an often ugly and cruel path. But the 21st Century has marked a new era of hope and optimism — hope that we can walk... Geordie Hungerford
February 2021 Social Distance ≠ Extinguished Connections On March 13th, 2020, the Indigenous Community Legal Clinic (“ICLC”) transitioned from a predominantly in-person clinic to a primarily remote legal clinic as the weight of the COVID-19... Jaden Bourque
February 2021 Iihldaa: Digital Transformation in the Haida Title Case Iihldaa is the Haida word for transformation. Iihldaa is prominent in Haida art, laws, oral histories, and in the digital era, Aboriginal Rights litigation. In the Haida worldview, Haida Gwaii is a... Nigel Baker-Grenier & G.L. Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson
December 2020 The BC Human Rights Tribunal Leads the Way for the Implementation of UNDRIP The BC Human Rights Tribunal is at the forefront for implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (“UNDRIP”), in keeping with BC’s commitment to... Frances Rosner
December 2020 Environmental Sustainability and Customary Indigenous Law Indigenous artists are incorporating customary laws into environmental sustainability efforts to move into a climate friendly future. Customary Law encompasses Indigenous elder teachings of... Randolph W. Robinson
October 2020 70K Legal Battle Leads to Finding that the MCFD Made Unauthorized Orders on a Parent When parents become involved with the Ministry of Children and Family Development (“MCFD”) following a child protection report, one of the potential responses is the creation of safety...