MILSA - Manitoba Indigenous Law Students Association

09/30/2026

Today, we honour the survivors of residential schools, listen and learn from their truths, and reflect on our role in reconciliation.

As members of the legal profession, we have a responsibility to learn the truth and carry that knowledge forward in our legal careers. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action 27 and 28 require legal education in the history and legacy of residential schools in Canada, reminding us that we have a role in understanding the lasting impacts of residential schools and advancing justice for First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities.

Reconciliation requires more than learning, it requires action by the legal community. 🧡

09/23/2026

The MILSA Executive would like to draw your attention to an opportunity open to Indigenous Law Students at Robson Hall.

The Indigenous Bar Association (IBA) is hosting their 38th annual conference this year at the Halifax Convention Centre in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia. The IBA conference is an opportunity to connect with Indigenous legal professionals and get more involved with student council on a national level.

For Indigenous students interested in participating this year, we are holding an information session at noon on Thursday, October 1st, 2026 in room 204 at Robson Hall. This info-session will give you information on the conference and funding available for Indigenous students.

If you are unable to attend the info session and/or want to know more about attending the conference, please email us at [email protected], indicating your interest in participating in the conference and we will reach out to add you to our group chat!

09/02/2026

We’ll be at University of Manitoba’s Indigenous Orientation on September 16 from 11 AM - 2 PM! Come meet our team!

08/14/2026

Our event will take place outdoors, rain or shine! Please dress for the weather!

MILSA is excited to invite current and incoming Indigenous law students, family, friends and allies to our annual Welcome BBQ on August 14, 2026, from 5pm - 8pm at Bruce Park (South Site). Arrive anytime during the event and stay for as long or as little as you'd like!

We’ll have plenty of food, games, and prizes, along with a chance to re-connect with familiar faces, meet new people and celebrate the start of the semester together in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

If possible, please RSVP by August 13, 2026 by emailing [email protected] to let us know you are attending.

We’d love to see you there!

08/13/2026

Welcome Back BBQ Location Information! 📣📣

MILSA’s BBQ will be held at Bruce Park (South Site), 1966 Portage Ave. on August 14, 2026 from 5 to 8 PM. If you have trouble finding us, please refer to this map for directions.

Hope to see you there!

08/07/2026

MILSA is excited to invite current and incoming Indigenous law students, family, friends and allies to our annual Welcome BBQ on August 14, 2026, from 5pm - 8pm at Bruce Park (South Site). Arrive anytime during the event and stay for as long or as little as you'd like!

We’ll have plenty of food, games, and prizes, along with a chance to re-connect with familiar faces, meet new people and celebrate the start of the semester together in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

If possible, please RSVP by August 13, 2026 by emailing [email protected] to let us know you are attending.

We’d love to see you there!

07/16/2026

On June 6th, 2026, we proudly celebrated a milestone in MILSA's history at the first annual Graduation Blanketing Ceremony.

Together, we honoured 17 graduating Indigenous law students who were nominated by their peers in recognition of their outstanding leadership, advocacy, and contributions throughout their law school journey. Each graduate has helped strengthen our community, uplifted those around them, and leaves a lasting legacy at Robson Hall.

In addition to the graduates, we also honoured three Robson Hall faculty members selected by the graduating class whose mentorship, guidance, and unwavering support have made a lasting impact. Their dedication to fostering student success and advancing Indigenous legal education has helped shape the next generation of Indigenous legal professionals and academics.

Thank you to the graduates, their families, Elders, faculty, sponsors, and everyone who joined us to celebrate this special occasion. It was an honour to recognize your achievements and wrap each graduate in a blanket as a symbol of respect, accomplishment, and the community that stands behind you.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We cannot wait to see the impact you will make as the next generation of Indigenous lawyers. 🤍🧡🩵🪶

"Wherever we go, and wherever we end up, I know that we will all be doing great things. Because we already have done great things during our time at Robson Hall, and we are just getting started." - Sarah Shuttleworth, Robson Hall Indigenous Class of 2026 Representative

04/10/2026

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

04/05/2026

🎉 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. 💛

04/02/2026

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]).