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Indigenous Law Primer 2024

Date

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 (9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.)

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CPD Hour(s)
4 h 30 m Substantive
1 h 30 m EDI Professionalism
Location

View this webcast-only program from your home or office computer

Additional Information

Page Count: 108

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Co-Chairs
  • Bernd Christmas, K.C.Senior Counsel
    JFK Law LLP
  • Professor Karen Drake
    Osgoode Hall Law School, York University
Description

Indigenous legal issues are woven into almost every practice area - yet, many legal professionals are unsure how to handle these important issues that may have a significant impact on their clients. This program provides you with a deeper understanding of Indigenous law and offers insights on a wide range of topics. Hear from our experienced speakers who cover those legal issues that affect First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples and their rights to land, traditions, customs, practices, and self-government, and their relationships with governments.

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Presenters

  • Bernd Christmas, K.C.Senior CounselJFK Law LLP
  • Professor Karen DrakeOsgoode Hall Law School, York University
  • Jessie StirlingOlthuis Kleer Townshend LLP
  • Maggie WenteOlthuis Kleer Townshend LLP
  • Erika VoaklanderJFK Law LLP
  • Koren MarriottAboriginal Law Centre, Department of Justice
  • Valerie GideonDeputy Minister/PresidentCrown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada/Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
  • Kate KemptonWoodward and Company Lawyers LLP
  • Alan PrattAlan Pratt Professional Corporation
  • Mary ChakasimKeewaytinok Native Legal Services
  • Tim DicksonJFK Law LLP
  • Stuart Wuttke, LSMGeneral CounselAssembly of First Nations

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