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ALF Letter of Congratulations to Chief Justice Marchand

  • December 21, 2023

"The Aboriginal Lawyers Forum is so honoured to call you a friend and supporter. We have been inspired by your presentations and keynote addresses to us at numerous events. All our members are celebrating your appointment, and we know every Indigenous person in British Columbia is walking taller today and beaming with pride at your accomplishments."

ALF Letter of Congratulations to Michelle O’Bonsawin

  • August 23, 2022

"The Aboriginal Lawyers Forum of the Canadian Bar Association BC Branch extends our most sincere congratulations to the Honourable Madam Justice Michelle O’Bonsawin on becoming the first Indigenous person, member of the Abenaki of the Odanak First Nation, nominated to the Supreme Court of Canada."

Indigenous Candidates for Upcoming Bencher Election

  • October 21, 2021

The Aboriginal Lawyers Forum is making a concerted effort to promote Indigenous Candidates running in the upcoming Bencher Elections. The role of Bencher is a significant undertaking and responsibility and it is vital to have an Indigenous voice at the table.

Letter to President Tuma Young, QC, Nova Scotia Barristers' Society

  • July 05, 2021

"We applaud the Nova Scotia's Barristers' Society on its work to create a mandatory cultural competency program. We applaud your work as Chair of the Truth & Reconciliation Commission Working Group. We applaud your tireless efforts on access to justice issues and pro bono initiatives." - Randy Robinson, ALF Chair

Screening of Secret Path - Victoria BC - Sunday October 23, 2016

  • October 20, 2016

WHERE: Victoria City Hall (Pandora Street entrance) WHEN: Sunday October 23, at 4:30 pm doors, programming begins at 5:15pm WHAT: Screening of “Secret Path” animated adaptation of Gord Downie’s music album and Jeff Lemire’s accompanying graphic novel TICKETS: By donation paid at door – contact Nicole@dgwlaw.ca