On September 26, 2015, I attended the 20th Anniversary feast of the University of Victoria Faculty of Law’s Aboriginal Awareness Camp or “AbCamp” program. Also attending the event were Read More
Estella’s call to the bar makes history and the front page!
Following up on our last post, JFK was extremely proud to watch as Estella Charleson was called to the British Columbia bar on September 17, 2015. Estella’s bar call Read More
JFK welcomes its newest lawyer to the Bar
On September 14, 2015 JFK Law proudly welcomed Estella Charleson to the practice of law and celebrated her transition from articling student to associate! Estella is from the Hesquiaht Read More
Back to School with a Vision for Reconciliation
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission issued its report in June 2015. Its findings were a profound call to action and provide a vital record for our country’s history and Read More
The High Stakes in TWU v. The Law Society of British Columbia: Ensuring Equal Access to the Legal Profession
On August 25, 2015 Chief Justice Hinkson will hear Trinity Western University’s Petition against the Law Society of British Columbia for refusing to grant approval of its proposed faculty Read More
Implications of Chartrand v. British Columbia for Treaty First Nations
First Nations with historic treaties will be interested in a recent decision from the BC Court of Appeal. In Chartrand v. British Columbia (Forest Lands, and Natural Resource Operations), Read More
UN Human Rights Committee Report Questions Canada’s Treatment of Aboriginal People
On July 23, 2015, the United Nations Human Rights Committee released a report that seriously questions Canada’s treatment of Aboriginal people. The Committee assesses Canada’s compliance with the International Read More
JFK Court Report: Recent Cases from Specific Claims Tribunal
The Specific Claims Tribunal is the administrative body responsible for deciding specific claims filed by First Nations. Specific claims deal with past grievances related to the Crown’s obligations under Read More