On Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 12:30 PM PT Kathryn Deo, will be presenting at ‘We Can Work it Out 2: Power and Culture in Dispute Resolution’, part of the Trial Lawyer’s of British Columbia Dispute Resolution Series. About the Presentation: Power and culture are essential parts of conflict and conflict resolution. Inequalities of power… Read more »
Kathryn Deo Called To The Bar in Nunavut
We are excited to announce that Kathryn Deo is now a member of the Law Society of Nunavut. Congratulations Kathryn!
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30, 2022
On this day, the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families and their communities. Public acknowledgement of the heartbreaking history, continued effect, and intergenerational suffering of Canada’s residential school legacy is a vital component of the reconciliation process. It is important on… Read more »
National Indigenous Peoples Day – Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Please join with us in celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day recognizing the cultures and contributions of Indigenous peoples of Canada. In observance of this important day our offices will be closed.
NEWS RELEASE: Mistissini, Québec – Department of Justice Canada Revitalization of Indigenous laws in Québec a priority for the Government of Canada
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 »
Federal Department of Justice announces call for proposals for Indigenous-led engagement on implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
To read more about this funding opportunity, please go to: https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/declaration/engagement/form/index.html The deadline for applications is Feb 18, 2022.
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 now known as BC. Grants of up to $50,000 will be available to encourage… 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 how expanding the use of technology across the justice sector… 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 and communities. This day is set aside to honour those… 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 our sponsorship towards free registration for students. More details about the Symposium can be… Read more »