The Arbutus Law Group LLP team recognizes that COVID-19 is rapidly changing the reality faced by Indigenous communities across the country. We would like to extend our thanks to all those who are on the front lines of this public health emergency and those who… Read more »
Human Rights Commission Announces Nominees for the 2021 Human Rights Award
Today the Human Rights Commission of Newfoundland and Labrador announced the nominees for the 2021 Human Rights Awards. The annual awards recognize individuals who have made and/or continue to make meaningful contributions to advancing and furthering human rights in the province. Congratulations to partner, Catherine… Read more »
Indigenous Priorities Granting Program
Vancouver Foundation is excited to announce that a new granting stream will open on November 15th — the Indigenous Priorities Granting Program (IPGP). This initiative will support First Nation, Inuit, and Métis communities with $750,000 in flexible, one-time grants to Indigenous-led organizations operating in the lands… Read more »
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… Read more »
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 2021 marks Canada’s first official National Day for Truth and Reconciliation which will be observed annually hereafter. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a federal statutory holiday which gives Canadians the opportunity to acknowledge the intergenerational harm that residential schools caused Indigenous families… Read more »
Congratulations to Elizabeth Zarpa
Elizabeth has accepted a position as legal counsel for Nunatsiavut Government. We congratulate Elizabeth on her new job, which will allow her to work for her own Nation and in her home town of Goose Bay, Labrador. We will miss Elizabeth, and the valuable perspective… Read more »
Best Lawyers in Canada 2022
We are pleased to announce that partners Micha Menczer, Kathryn Deo and Catherine Fagan have been included in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada in the Aboriginal Law field. Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in Canada list are divided by geographic region and… Read more »
Rosalind Campbell has joined Arbutus Law Group
We are excited to announce that Rosalind Campbell has joined the Arbutus Law Group LLP team as an Associate. Rosalind is based in Vancouver. She descends from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓-speaking people at xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) and the Hul̕q̓umin̓um̓-speaking people at snəneyməxʷ (Nanaimo). Rosalind’s background provides her with… Read more »
Interview with Jody Wilson-Raybould (Puglaas)
On Friday June 18, 2021 at 10:00 Pacific, Kathryn Deo will be moderating a Q&A with The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould (Puglaas) as the keynote presentation of the CBA Aboriginal Law Online Symposium. Arbutus Law Group LLP is proud to sponsor the Symposium, and has directed… Read more »
Farewell to Erin Gray
After many years with us, Erin Gray has taken a position as a staff lawyer with West Coast Environmental Law’s Marine Team. We wish her all the best in her new adventures.