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Canadian Lawyer reveals 5-Star Pro Bono Law Firms for 2024 – Canadian Lawyer Mag
03 Jun 2024 Canadian Lawyer has released the second edition of its 5-Star Pro Bono Law Firms report, which honours firms and legal departments committed to initiatives delivering free legal services to those most in need. With the support of Pro Bono Ontario, Canadian Lawyer selected the standouts from a pool of over 50 nominees. […]
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First Peoples Law Report May 15 – 28, 2024 – First Peoples Law
National news centered on identity and environmental racism legislation Indigenous leaders adopt declaration condemning identity theft | CBC News Environmental racism bill close to becoming law | APTN News Northern headlines featured land governance and a hearing on environmental impacts Public discussions to take place across Yukon preceding new backcountry laws | CBC News Leaders […]
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Rights and Remedies at the Supreme Court: Case Comment on Shot Both Sides v. Canada – First Peoples Law LLP
May 23, 2024 The Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Shot Both Sides marks the end of a decades-long effort on the part of the Blood Tribe to address Canada’s failure to fulfil its outstanding obligation to provide lands as promised under Treaty 7. The decision raises troubling questions about when and under what circumstances Indigenous […]
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Cochrane Saxberg is thrilled to welcome two summer students to the firm!
May 22, 2024 First, a warm welcome to Zackery Anderson, who joined our Winnipeg office on May 6, 2024. Zackery is a second-year law student at the University of Manitoba and a proud member of Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation. We are excited to have you on board, Zackery!We are also pleased to announce that Reilly Dunne […]
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Amyn Lalji to speak at Eastern Indigenous Consultation & Engagement Conference on May 21-22 – MLT Aikins
May 21, 2024 The theme of Amyn’s presentation is “Cumulative Effects Consultations: Analyzing the Blueberry River Court Decision and Future Impacts on Consultations in Canada.” Amyn will be co-presenting with Chief Judy Desjarlais of Blueberry River First Nations in Buick, British Columbia. The Conference is described as “two days of cutting-edge knowledge and networking opportunities […]
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TRU Law school looking to partner with communities for practical experience – Castanet
May 21, 2024 As Thompson Rivers University’s inaugural law class celebrates the 10-year anniversary of its graduation, the school says it’s still working to fulfill its mission to produce lawyers for small communities. TRU Law’s dean Daleen Millard said the school has always sought to be innovative throughout it’s 14-year history, including a goal of […]
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Law Society of BC announces ‘legal action’ against province over regulator reform – Prince George citizen
May 17, 2024 The Law Society of BC intends to mount a constitutional challenge of Bill 21, claiming it infringes on the independence of lawyers. The Law Society of BC has announced it will initiate a constitutional challenge to a new law aimed at reforming the regulator. Bill 21, the Legal Professions Act, reforms the society […]
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2024 Law Society Awards: Recognizing excellence
May 16, 2024 TORONTO, ON — Members of Ontario’s legal professions will be recognized for their outstanding career achievements and contributions to their communities at the annual Law Society Awards ceremony on May 22, 2024. Recipients and their invited guests will attend an in-person ceremony hosted by Treasurer Jacqueline Horvat. A webcast will be available […]
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Registration Now Open – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) 2nd Indigenous Laws Gathering
Greetings, The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is pleased to invite you to the 2nd Indigenous Laws Gathering on June 11-12, 2024, at the Hôtel-Musée Premières Nations in Wendake, Quebec, located on the ancestral lands of the Huron-Wendat Peoples. The theme of this year’s Gathering is “Holding Space: Elevating Indigenous Laws to Address Historical Wrongs,” […]
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First Peoples Law Report May 8 – 14, 2024 – First Peoples Law
This week’s edition includes Métis identity, environmental protection, pollution, community safety and more. IN THE NEWS National news included emergency management, Métis identity, and the appointment of a national Modern Treaty Commissioner Emergency co-ordinators missing in wildfire-prone communities | Canada’s National Observer: Climate News Manitoba Métis, Chiefs of Ontario incensed by MNO’s ‘cultural, identity theft’ […]
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