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… Read more »
Lawyers Named to 2023 Best Lawyers® List
We are pleased to announce that Kathryn Deo, Catherine Fagan and Micha Menczer have been included in the 2023 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 »
We Welcome New Team Members
Please join us in welcoming the arrival of our newest team members: Associate Ian Moore (Vancouver) and articling student Anisa Nadji Nicolov (Victoria). We are very excited to have them with us!
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.… 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.
COVID-19
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 »