Law grad recognized for advancing reconciliation at Queen’s – Queen’s Gazette

August 16, 2018

For many years before pursuing a legal education, Jason Mercredi worked with several organizations dedicated to advancing Aboriginal rights. It was his involvement with Treaty 1-11 that familiarized him with treaty histories and law, and influenced him to study law in the first place.

“I wanted to be in a position where I could make ‘yeses’ happen for Indigenous people, and that’s why I chose to go to law school,” he says.

During his three years at Queen’s the Mushkegowuk Cree from Winnipeg has honoured his heritage within the law school and the university, making “enormous and transformative contributions.” At this year’s convocation, he was awarded the Dean’s Key for best embodying the school’s community values, collegiality, professionalism and service.

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