The IBA Stands in Solidarity With The Six Nations Community and Expresses Outrage at The Acquittal Of Peter Khill in The Death Of Jon Styres.
THE IBA STANDS IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE SIX NATIONS COMMUNITY AND EXPRESSES OUTRAGE AT THE ACQUITTAL OF PETER KHILL IN THE DEATH OF JON STYRES. OTTAWA, ON– The Indigenous Bar…
Media Advisory: Minister Parsons to Attend Summit on Criminal Justice System in Gander
Press Release June 13, 2018 The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, will deliver opening remarks at a justice summit tomorrow (Thursday, June 14).…
MMIWG Update: National Inquiry to move forward with Parts II and III of Truth Gathering Process
Press Release VANCOUVER, April 23, 2018 – The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls will hold two Institutional Hearings (part II) and two Expert Panel Hearings (part…
MMIWG – Media Accreditation and Important Information
Press Release Part II: Institutional Hearings Calgary, Alberta –May 28 to June 1, 2018 LOCATION: Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire 255 Barclay Parade SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 5C2 The National…
Former National Chief and Experts in Indigenous Law Announced as Summit Speakers
Press Release THUNDER BAY, ON : Former National Chief for the Assembly of First Nations Ovide Mercredi and former Grand Chief of Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Wally McKay will be…
Guide unveiled to help the legal profession work with Indigenous People
Guide unveiled to help the legal profession work with Indigenous People Toronto — A brand new guide for lawyers working with Indigenous People was unveiled at a special event at…
NS Government: Support for Survivors of Sexual Assault Expanded
Press Release May 16, 2018 Survivors of sexual assault will have access to 11 more lawyers providing free, independent legal advice. A federal-provincial pilot project gives assault survivors up to…
Indigenous victims of domestic violence face significant barriers to accessing justice services – Conference Board of Canada
Press Release Ottawa, May 16, 2018—Victims of domestic violence living in remote and rural First Nations communities are at a considerable disadvantage when it comes to accessing police, hospitals, lawyers,…
U of S Gladue Rights Research Database first of its kind in Canada
Press Release SASKATOON—A unique-in-Canada research database developed and launched at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) will help to ensure the Gladue rights of Indigenous people are fully accounted…
Extraordinary Donation of $1 million for Chez Doris Day Shelter
Press Release MONTREAL, May 6, 2018 – Chez Doris women’s day shelter is to receive an exceptional donation of $1 million from Mr. Andrew Harper, a retired Montreal businessman. Mr. Harper, now…
