Indigenous Law Issues 2021 (Spring)
Date
Friday, April 9, 2021 (9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.)
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Bernd Christmas, Managing PartnerBernd Christmas Law Group
COVID-19 has hit Indigenous communities particularly hard and has raised social and other concerns that have existed for years without full resolution. What can you do now to protect your clients' interest and address the unique considerations that Indigenous peoples confront? Our presenters look at a wide range of topics relevant to legal practitioners who deal with these matters and pass on to you the knowledge that you need to provide timely and pertinent legal information and advice to your clients.
- Hear about matrimonial property on reserves
- Learn about the law vs. tradition when dealing with wills
- Be aware of practical considerations in Indigenous child welfare matters
Presenters
- Bernd Christmas, Managing Partner, Bernd Christmas Law Group
- Mary Chakasim, Barrister and Solicitor
- Imran Kamal, C.S., Barrister and Solicitor
- Dr. Darryl Leroux, Associate Professor, Department of Social Justice and Community Studies, Saint Mary’s University (Halifax)
- Russell Diabo, Spokesperson, Truth Before Reconciliation Campaign
- Bryna Hatt, Fraser Hatt Law (Nova Scotia)
