Indigenous Law Association / Association de Droit Autochtone

ILADA is glad to support the McGill Journal of Sustainable Development Law in welcoming Dr. Bruce McIvor. Please join us this Wednesday, February 19th from 1 PM-2:30 PM in the Moot Court for an insightful conversation with Dr. McIvor.

Dr. McIvor is a member of the Manitoba Métis Federation, and is a partner at First Peoples Law LLP. A lawyer and historian, he has been at the forefront of legal advocacy, in advancing Indigenous rights and challenging Canada’s colonial legal system.

Author of the book “Standoff: Why Reconciliation Fails Indigenous People and How to Fix It,” McIvor, will be joining us this week to discuss the topics of Reconciliation, Land Back and the Law.

There will be an open Q&A period at the end some come with any questions!

Join the McGill Journal of Sustainable Development Law and the McGill Indigenous Law Association for our last speaker series event with Dr. Bruce McIvor!

Dr. Bruce McIvor is a partner at First Peoples Law LLP. His work includes both litigation and negotiation on behalf of Indigenous Peoples across Canada. Bruce is recognized nationally and internationally as a leading practitioner of Aboriginal law in Canada. His collection of essays entitled Standoff: Why Reconciliation Fails Indigenous People and How to Fix It was published in the fall of 2021. His new book, Indigenous Rights in One Minute: What You Need to Know to Talk Reconciliation, will be published in May, 2025. Bruce is a member of the Manitoba Métis Federation.

WHEN: February 19 @ 1PM
WHERE: Moot court

Free vegetarian and gluten-free food included!

The Indigenous Law Association / Association de Droit Autochtone would like to express its condolences to the family of The Honorable Murray Sinclair, the first Indigenous judge and the leader of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Sinclair paved the way for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit in the legal profession. His legacy lives on in his dedication to justice. We thank him for everything he has done.

Another one of the two great events featuring Dr. Kenneth Atsenhaienton Deer put on by the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada !

A Haudenosaunee Perspective on the Development of UNDRIP by Kenneth Deer A lecture by Dr. Kenneth Deer on a Haudenosaunee Perspective on the Development of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

One of two great events featuring Dr. Kenneth Atsenhaienton Deer put on by the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada !

Lecture on Haudenosaunee Diplomacy by Kenneth Deer A look at the Great Law of Peace and how it influenced the diplomacy of the Haudenosaunee from its creation through the modern era.

Join us at the Faculty of Education's 6th annual We Will Walk Together / Skátne Entewathahíta event. Come grab your own pin and/or bracelet tomorrow! All proceeds go to charity.

We are beyond excited to share McGill's Indigenous law journal, Rooted's, recently published issue: Kinship!

If you have the time, please check it out :) The stories and artwork shared are beautiful, moving, informative, thoughtful and thought-provoking. Shoutout to the wonderful executive and editing team at Rooted for putting this issue together. And thank you to the amazing contributors for sharing their stories. Enjoy and happy reading!

Kinship I Rooted, Summer 2024, Volume 3: Issue 1: Kinship. See more at: https://indigenous-law-association-at-mcgill.com/rooted-publication/

Tomorrow during universal break! Join ILADA and Innocence McGill for a conversation with guest Darwin Seed.

Room 101

Tomorrows event with Innocence McGill is postponed. New date TBA.

Innocence McGill and ILADA are co-hosting a talk on Monday January 29th with Darwin Seed, author, actor, advocate, and someone who has experienced a wrongful conviction.

This talk will focus on wrongful convictions and their impact on Indigenous people.

The talk will be hosted in room 202 during universal break.

Coffeehouse tonight! See you at 5pm. Proceeds from the pin and bracelet sale to Resilience Montreal.

ILADA is recruiting for new members in executive positions as well as general members at any level of commitment. Come say hi on Clubs Day (this Wednesday, universal break, atrium) and learn more about ILADA!

ILADA is a club focused on Indigenous law and organizing Indigenous legal events. We are open to any student interested in Indigenous law or legal issues.