Today, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and Chief Thomas Neeposh, highlighted the Government of Canada’s support to the Cree Nation of Mistissini for their Mistissini Governance Project, which will revitalize Cree legal principles and traditions within their community. Support for this initiative aligns with the Government of Canada’s… Read more »
Category: Announcements
Virtual Indigenous Justice Centre Supports Indigenous Communities
Victoria Tuesday, October 5, 2021 8:30 AM Indigenous peoples throughout B.C. will now have access to legal services and supports online through a new Virtual Indigenous Justice Centre (VIJC), which will make it easier to navigate the justice system. “Throughout the pandemic, we’ve seen how expanding the use of technology across the justice sector… Read more »
Ming Song leaves Arbutus Law Group
Please join us in wishing Ming Song, best wishes as she leaves Arbutus Law Group, effective March 1. Ming has decided to leave the traditional practice of law to pursue both legal and non-legal interests and passions as well as increasing her volunteer pursuits. Traveling and higher education are also just two of the many… Read more »
Daniels v. Canada: All Aboriginal Peoples, including Métis and non-status Indians, are “Indians” under the Constitution Act, 1867
It was a long time coming, but last Thursday the Supreme Court of Canada unanimously recognized Métis and non-status Aboriginal peoples as “Indians” under s. 91(24) of the Constitution Act, 1867. By recognizing that Métis and non-status Indians are Aboriginal peoples under Canada’s Constitution (both s. 91(24) and s. 35), the Court acknowledges that this is… Read more »
Ming Song – Chair of the National Aboriginal Law section of the Canadian Bar Association
Ming Song recently started her two year term as Chair of the National Aboriginal Law section of the Canadian Bar Association. She has been involved with the National Aboriginal Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association for over 10 years, first as an executive member at large and then voted in as Secretary, Treasurer, Vice-Chair… Read more »
Summer 2014 Announcements
Micha Menczer will be presenting a paper on “Recognition and Implementation of Self-Government” at the Canadian Bar Association 2014 National Aboriginal Law Conference “Nation Building Under Land Claims Agreements , Treaties and Self-Government Agreements” in Iqualuit, Nunavut June 20, 2014.