UBC Environmental Law Group

Reminder - Environmental Law Faculty Panel happening TODAY at lunch in room 104!

Join us for a panel featuring six Allard professors affiliated with the Centre for Law and the Environment. Each professor will take some time to showcase their research giving us a glimpse of various aspects of environmental law in academia. This will be a great chance to chat with professors outside of your coursework, possibly plan for upper year courses, or inspire a directed research project. We hope to see you there!

Tonight @ Teatotaler Beach (near Kits beach, just past the dog beach and behind the maritime museum)

Kayaking and fun in the sun with friends, new and old! This is a great chance to meet peers who are interested in environmental law and unwind after the first couple weeks of class. Kayaks are limited so please feel free to bring other beach activities as we will be taking turns out on the water. See you soon!

Are you interested in being part of the ELG Exec next year?
The Application period is open now until March 27th!
Apply here! https://forms.gle/6jAD3e3w8SnRGUBh7

If you want to learn more, we will have our AGM and Environmental Law Q&A next week: Thursday, March 27th @ 12:30, Room 114.

Snacks & Drinks Provided!

Hello everyone! Just a reminder that the UVic Environmental Law Group's Research-a-Thon is happening THIS FRIDAY for BC Provincial Access to Justice week! The theme this year is river protection. This is a great way to dive into some interesting environmental research supporting the UVic Environmental Law Centre. You can sign up for a one-hour slot anytime between 9:30am and 3:30pm - very flexible!

If you are interested, you can sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebp_2ACC_SiDqvLj7OeUakNKajXCCKh769rRfRci2Dm49DHw/viewform

ELG Social Event - This Friday!

When: October 21, 3:30-4:30
Where: The Gallery (top floor of the Nest)

We would like to invite any interested ELG members to join us after classes this Friday for drinks at the Gallery. We’re excited to see you all there, and to talk about climate justice, getting involved at the club, and get to know you all better!

The Environmental Law Group is having its first meeting of the year!

You are invited to our ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING on Wednesday, September 28, from 12:30-1:30 in Room 111. This meeting is an opportunity to get to know the execs and hear a bit more about the events we plan to host this year. Some of these events include our landmark Negotiation Competition, a Research-A-Thon, as well as casual socials. We also want to hear from YOU! What ways do you want to engage with environmental law at Allard over the next year?

And just a reminder that we will also be holding a by-election for the position of Communications Director, and will provide more information about the role at the AGM. While attendance isn’t a prerequisite to running, we encourage you to either send us an email or to attend if you are interested in pursuing the role.

Submit your platform for this position here: https://forms.gle/EwAuzVjiDU2qg1rv6

The deadline for platforms is September 30. Voting will occur October 1-3.

Hi ELG! Join the CLE this Thursday, March 24th in Room 115 for an interesting talk: Litigating Indigenous Rights and Environmental Justice

NEW DATE AND TIME! Join us on Thursday, March 24th at 5:00 PM in Room 115 at Allard Hall for a talk by plaintiffs' lawyers from Ratcliff LLP about their litigation strategy in the recent case of Thomas & Saik'uz First Nation v Rio Tinto Alcan Inc, 2022 BCSC 15.
Find more information on the event page:
https://allard.ubc.ca/about-us/events-calendar/litigating-indigenous-rights-and-environmental-justice-conversation-plaintiffs-counsel-thomas-saikuz
The event is free and open to the public. Masks and proof of vaccination are required to attend.

It's that time of year again! Nominations are now open for ELG's 2022-2023 Executive.

Complete the form using the link below to apply to join our wonderful team!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZDMu02i6KCBsJcIqCfn0kW_vStlgGF0D4TjZgJxQO6jzkqw/viewform

Application period: Nominations will be open today through until this Friday, March 18th at 11:59pm.

Voting period: A voting link will be sent out to our mailing list Sunday, March 20th and remain open until Thursday, March 24th at 11:59pm.

Reach out to us on Facebook if you have any questions!

Hey ELG! Please join the Centre for Law and the Environment on Wednesday, March 9th in Room 106 at Allard Hall to hear from Ratcliff LLP about their litigation strategy in the recent case of Thomas & Saik'uz First Nation v Rio Tinto Alcan Inc, 2022 BCSC 15.
See the event page for more information: https://allard.ubc.ca/about-us/events-calendar/litigating-indigenous-rights-and-environmental-justice-conversation-plaintiffs-counsel-thomas-saikuz?fbclid=IwAR1jGYQDcDSnhQ4OqvCz5UhzKKmpsfj_VZCbu3-fB9gQb4VMxqlAN9SSjNk