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The IBA Congratulates Helen G. Semaganis on Her Queen’s Counsel Designation
January 13, 2021 OTTAWA, ONT – The Indigenous Bar Association in Canada (the “IBA”) congratulates Helen Gertrude Semaganis on her Queen’s Counsel designation. Helen Semaganis is a member of the Poundmaker Cree Nation in Saskatchewan and was called to the Bar in 1996. Helen has practised in the areas of family, employment, wills and estates, […]
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Aboriginal Law Report Jan 4-10, 2021 – First Peoples Law
Happy New Year. This week’s edition includes harvesting rights, water rights, child welfare, land defence, the rule of law, new reading lists and more. In case you missed it, check out our Indigenous Rights Year in Review covering Treaty rights, Aboriginal title, Supreme Court cases and more here COVID-19 vaccinations continue to top headlines across the […]
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Bill C-15: Canada Announces New Legislation To Implement UNDRIP – Mondaq
On December 3, 2020, the Government of Canada introduced legislation to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). UNDRIP In 2007, United Nations General Assembly adopted UNDRIP in order to affirm Indigenous peoples’ right to self-determination, cultural, economic and land rights, as well as free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) […]
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Piecemeal reform – CBA National
Tackling trial delays and wrongful convictions and ending the over-representation of Black and Indigenous people in Canada’s justice system will require more commitment fromthe government. The year 2020 proved a capable foe for the best-laid plans, with all sorts of promises, consultations, and legislation falling by the wayside amidst a global pandemic. Now, with a […]
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The Force and Inherent Jurisdiction and Why the Empire and Indigenous Peoples need to resist the Dark Side – OKT
For many Indigenous peoples, Grogu, aka “Baby Yoda” has captivated our imaginations. Small, vulnerable, and very powerful, Grogu “is.” The Force is mystical and ceremonial and awakens our minds about our own Indigenous cultures and spiritual ways. The Force is a mysterious energy field created by life that binds the galaxy together. Harnessing the power […]
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Indigenous Rights Year in Review – First Peoples Law
2020 was a major year for Indigenous rights in Canada amid a global pandemic. Check out our “Indigenous Rights Year in Review” below to learn more. COVID-19 Here is our COVID-19 series covering the defence of Indigenous rights in pandemic times. Indigenous Peoples and COVID-19: Protecting People, Protecting Rights by Kate Gunn Exercising Indigenous Jurisdiction Amidst the […]
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Gowling WLG welcomes 18 professionals to its partnership
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP is delighted to welcome 18 legal professionals to its partnership, effective January 1, 2021. Representing a rich diversity of backgrounds, skills, practices and interests, the firm’s new partners epitomize Gowling WLG’s deep commitment to its clients. “On behalf of all of our professionals, I congratulate our new partners on this significant […]
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Wabaseemoong Independent Nations Renew Anishinaabe Identity Through Customary Care Code
The Wabaseemoong Independent Nations announce that effective January 8, 2021, its Customary Care Code (the “Code”) will have the force of federal law, per the provisions of the federal legislation An Act respecting First Nation, Inuit and Metis children, youth and families. Accordingly, beginning January 8, 2021 the Code will be the authority governing child […]
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Aboriginal Law Report Dec 14-20, 2020 – First Peoples Law
This week’s edition includes UNDRIP, Treaties, consultation, self-determination, fish farms, grizzly bears and more. IN THE NEWS BC headlines included man camps, fish farms and grizzly bears Northern First Nations Look for Answers as Work Camps Bring the Virus | The Tyee Privacy commissioner rejects First Nations’ COVID-19 data release complaint | Business in Vancouver Area […]
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The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Canada: Bill C-15 Introduced – Willms & Shier
On December 3, 2020, the federal government introduced Bill C-15, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. If passed by Parliament, Bill C-15 will provide a roadmap for the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (“UNDRIP”) in Canada. Read More: https://www.willmsshier.com/resources/details/the-united-nations-declaration-on-the-rights-of-indigenous-peoples-in-canada-bill-c-15-introduced?cat=Article
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