MILSA - Manitoba Indigenous Law Students Association

The Manitoba Indigenous Law Students Association (MILSA) is proud to host an Indigenous Graduation Blanketing Ceremony to honour Indigenous graduates from the Faculty of Law.

🗓 June 6, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM

As part of the ceremony, 20 blankets will be gifted to graduating Indigenous 3L students in recognition of the impact they’ve made during their time at Robson Hall. We aim to celebrate students who have contributed to the Robson Hall community, supported Indigenous communities, and shown leadership within the broader legal field.

We invite you to nominate an Indigenous student who you believe should be recognized. Self-nominations are welcome.

LINK to nomination form: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=C92AT4wzTE6KFJBEaWL3uGvGygHFHDBJnhZR91WUosBUOEQ4N0dTQ0U3OVdOTENTNTFONzdDNUFTOSQlQCN0PWcu&fbclid=IwY2xjawRFJgtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFLcmN0ZjFJdVV4N045U1dSc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtkTVj6ZWyhKKcSM3FmVGwGLUF_wtKLCT_uFk1ihLyFiqSKX4rSHcqqkb1ov_aem_IOJYiu1pHvjRc5pr7zITWA&route=shorturl

⏳ Deadline: April 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM

🎉 MILSA 2026–2027 Election Results 🎉

The results are in! We are excited to announce the newly elected Executive for the 2026–2027 Manitoba Indigenous Law Students’ Association (MILSA).

A sincere thank you to everyone who put their names forward as candidates. Running in an election takes courage, time, and dedication to the MILSA community, and we are incredibly grateful for your commitment and leadership.

We would also like to extend our appreciation to all students who participated in the voting process. Your engagement helps strengthen MILSA and ensures that our organization continues to reflect the voices of its members.

Congratulations to those elected. We look forward to the important work ahead and to another great year for MILSA!

Miigwetch, Marsi, Thank you. 💛

Voting is now live! LINK: https://forms.gle/QtLM55kL1cbquUNs8

Hey MILSA Members! Here is the timeline for the 2026-2027 MILSA Executive Election ✨

👥 Candidates Meeting:
There will be a virtual meeting on Wednesday, March 25th for those who are interested in running for a position (this is an optional meeting). This is a great opportunity to learn more about how the election will work, the positions available, and to ask any questions you may have. If you would like to attend the Candidates meeting, please email our CRO (shuttles@myumanitoba) for the TEAMS meeting link.

✍ Self-Nominations:
Self-nominations will open at 9am on Thursday, March 26th and will close at 11:59pm on Sunday, March 29th. To nominate yourself, please send you name, current year of study, Indigenous community, and position you are running for to the CRO at shuttles@myumanitoba.

📢 Campaign Period:
Candidates' campaign period will run from Monday, March 30th at 9am to Wednesday, April 1st at 11:59pm. To campaign, candidates will be allowed to send one message to the MILSA Facebook group chat and will be allowed one post to both MILSA's Facebook and Instagram pages (posts must be sent to the CRO for posting).

🗳 Voting and Results:
Voting will occur between April 2nd and April 4th, and results will be posted on MILSA's social media accounts on Sunday, April 5th.

If you have any questions relating to the election process or the positions available, please reach out to the CRO, Sarah ([email protected]).

Meet Jade Harper, running for VP External (First Nations)!

Please note that the self-nomination period has been reopened for the following vacant positions only:
- VP Internal (Métis)
- VP Internal Communications
- VP Professional Development
- 3L Representative (1 position)

The deadline for the above positions will be Tuesday, March 31st at 11:59pm. No nominations will be accepted after this time. If you would like to run for one of the above, please email: (1) your name; (2) current year; (3) Indigenous community; and (4) position(s) you are running for to the CRO at [email protected]. The campaigning period will remain the same and will close on Wednesday, April 1st @ 11:59pm.

Hey MILSA Members! Here is the timeline for the 2026-2027 MILSA Executive Election ✨

👥 Candidates Meeting:
There will be a virtual meeting on Wednesday, March 25th for those who are interested in running for a position (this is an optional meeting). This is a great opportunity to learn more about how the election will work, the positions available, and to ask any questions you may have. If you would like to attend the Candidates meeting, please email our CRO (shuttles@myumanitoba) for the TEAMS meeting link.

✍ Self-Nominations:
Self-nominations will open at 9am on Thursday, March 26th and will close at 11:59pm on Sunday, March 29th. To nominate yourself, please send you name, current year of study, Indigenous community, and position you are running for to the CRO at shuttles@myumanitoba.

📢 Campaign Period:
Candidates' campaign period will run from Monday, March 30th at 9am to Wednesday, April 1st at 11:59pm. To campaign, candidates will be allowed to send one message to the MILSA Facebook group chat and will be allowed one post to both MILSA's Facebook and Instagram pages (posts must be sent to the CRO for posting).

🗳 Voting and Results:
Voting will occur between April 2nd and April 4th, and results will be posted on MILSA's social media accounts on Sunday, April 5th.

If you have any questions relating to the election process or the positions available, please reach out to the CRO, Sarah ([email protected]).

Meet Rayna Gopaul, running for VP External (First Nations)!

"Leadership means building bridges, uplifting community and creating opportunities that matter. I’m ready to do the work. I would be honoured to have your vote for VP External of the Manitoba Indigenous Law Students Association."

Hey MILSA Members! Here is the timeline for the 2026-2027 MILSA Executive Election ✨

👥 Candidates Meeting:
There will be a virtual meeting on Wednesday, March 25th for those who are interested in running for a position (this is an optional meeting). This is a great opportunity to learn more about how the election will work, the positions available, and to ask any questions you may have. If you would like to attend the Candidates meeting, please email our CRO (shuttles@myumanitoba) for the TEAMS meeting link.

✍ Self-Nominations:
Self-nominations will open at 9am on Thursday, March 26th and will close at 11:59pm on Sunday, March 29th. To nominate yourself, please send you name, current year of study, Indigenous community, and position you are running for to the CRO at shuttles@myumanitoba.

📢 Campaign Period:
Candidates' campaign period will run from Monday, March 30th at 9am to Wednesday, April 1st at 11:59pm. To campaign, candidates will be allowed to send one message to the MILSA Facebook group chat and will be allowed one post to both MILSA's Facebook and Instagram pages (posts must be sent to the CRO for posting).

🗳 Voting and Results:
Voting will occur between April 2nd and April 4th, and results will be posted on MILSA's social media accounts on Sunday, April 5th.

If you have any questions relating to the election process or the positions available, please reach out to the CRO, Sarah ([email protected]).

Meet MILSA's Chief Returning Officer (CRO) - Sarah Shuttleworth! 🌟

Sarah is a current 3L at Robson Hall and is MILSA’s current VP External Communications. She is also MLSA’s 2025-26 Students Living with Disabilities Representative and co-chair of MLSA’s Accessibility Committee.

Outside of law school, Sarah serves as the 1st Vice-President for the Manitoba Association of Friendship Centres (MAFC) and the Chair of MAFC’s Policy and Constitution Committee.

Please feel free to reach out to Sarah with any questions or concerns at [email protected]

Election time is here! ✨🗳

The Manitoba Indigenous Law Students Association (MILSA) will be hosting our annual elections over the next two weeks.

There are 16 Executive Positions available:
- VP Internal First Nations
- VP Internal Métis
- VP External First Nations
- VP External Métis
- VP Finance
- VP Internal Communications
- VP External Communications
- VP Professional Development
- VP Mental Health & Wellness
- Two 1L Representatives (By-election will be held in the 2026 fall semester)
- Two 2L Representatives
- Two 3L Representatives
- NILSA Representative

Step into leadership, uplift community, and help shape the future of Indigenous law at Robson Hall. Whether you’re passionate about advocacy, wellness, or creating space for connection, there’s a role for you. Your voice matters. Your leadership matters. 🧡

Keep an eye out for our next post with nomination details and deadlines!

📢📢 SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 📢📢

Are you a student at Robson Hall seeking summer employment? Check out this opportunity with the Legal Help Centre!

The deadline to apply is March 20th, 2026 at 5:00pm.

Happy International Women’s Day ✨

Today, we want to celebrate Indigenous women and girls who continue to lead, protect, and uplift our communities and spaces.

Today and every day, we recognize and celebrate the powerful contributions of Indigenous women in our communities, in our classrooms, and in the legal profession. 🤍🪶