WLGL’s Academic and Legal Directors, Hadley and Koren, had the opportunity to present to Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society and their C5 partners about Bill C-92, focusing on the recent Supreme Court Case and national standards. Thank you for having us!

Check out the Faculty of Law's article to learn more about the Blanket Exercise held at Enoch Cree Nation, and to hear about the day from the perspective of students, staff, and faculty. ualberta.ca/en/law/about/n…

WLGL staff are excited to be attending the 36th Annual Indigenous Bar Association Conference, held this year at Enoch Cree Nation, Oct 24-26, 2024, to learn, build relationships, and be part of the future of Indigenous law!

WLGL Academic Director, Hadley Friedland, will be presenting at the Our Children Our Way National Forum for Indigenous Child and Family Well-Being, speaking about current issues regarding Indigenous child welfare laws, jurisdiction, and Bill C92.

The Honourable Murray Sinclair, former Senator, Justice and Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, was a light in all our lives. As he makes his journey to the spirit world, our hearts are with his family and all those whose lives were enriched with his light

The WLGL team were honoured to facilitate a short Indigenous laws workshop at the CIAJ’s Indigenous Justice System Knowledge Sharing Symposium on Tsuut’ina Nation land at the Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, & meet with people from around the world passionate about Indigenous justice.

Check out our latest video: “Indigenous Law vs Aboriginal Law.” This illustrated video gives a brief overview of the definitions, and differences, between Indigenous law and Aboriginal law, in only 3 minutes! You can view it here: youtube.com/watch?v=wiEAMi…

Congratulations to the Honourable Leonard S. Tony Mandamin, IPC, voted a Top 25 Most Influential Lawyer. Thank you for your continued leadership and commitment to justice, equality, and Indigenous rights, and for making the Canadian legal system a better place for all ❤️

The Avenue Program is a collaborative effort to provide Black and Indigenous undergraduate students with real-world legal industry experience and a professional network. Learn more & apply: oba.org/Avenue/Home

Come check out the Indigenous Holiday Market this Thursday in the Lodge! ❤🎄

Congratulations to WLGL Legal Counsel, Casey Caines, called to the bar by the Honourable Justice Fagnan of the Alberta Court of Appeal, accompanied by former Federal Justice Mandamin! Casey, a Cree and Dene iskwew from Fort Nelson First Nation, continues to inspire.❤️⚖️🥳

Join us for “The Bill C-92 Indigenous Prenatal Provision: Legal Obligations, Services, and Resources for Health Care Professionals” webinar on February 11, 2025 at 12:00 pm. Registration is required: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Check out the new episode of the CIAJ’s In All Fairness podcast, “Indigenous Legal Principles: Wahkohtowin Lodge’s Insights on Addiction, Mental Health and Governance,” hosted by David Lazzam and featuring WLGL Legal Counsel, Gavin Cazon-Wilkes: tinyurl.com/35am8sjt

Join us Feb. 6, 2025, 12:00pm - 2:00pm in Law Centre Room 105 for the Scholar in Residence series featuring Dr. Darcy Lindberg, “nêhiyaw askiy: Cree constitutionalism through the land.” All are welcome and lunch will be provided. Registration is required: forms.gle/hLSJ9xVZbVbxMg…

WLGL Academic and Legal Directors, Hadley and Koren, recently presented on “Bill C-92 and the Path of Reconciliation: Indigenous Jurisdiction, SCC Decisions, and National Challenges,” at the YTC Child & Family Services Conference.

✨Room Change to LC237✨ The upcoming Scholar in Residence event with Dr. Darcy Lindberg will now be in room 237 on the second floor of the Law Centre. The event will be from 12:00 - 1:30 pm, and will be in-person. We can’t wait to see you there!

WLGL Legal Counsel, Gavin Cazon-Wilkes, the first lawyer from the Liidlii Kue First Nation, was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal, for his significant contributions to the Dehcho region, and his commitment to Indigenous justice work in the North. Congrats Gavin!

We're excited to announce that we'll be hosting Prof Naiomi Metallic as this year's McDonald lecturer and will be co-hosting with the U of A's Indigenous Law Students Association. To learn more about this year's lecture and to register, go here: constitutionalstudies.ca/events/35th-an…

June is Pride Month. 2SLGBTQIA+ community, you are loved, you are important, and you are deserving of respect and dignity. WLGL is a safe and inclusive space on campus. Wishing everyone a happy and safe pride month!

WLGL held a Community Research Methods for Revitalizing Indigenous Laws Workshop in February. Thank you to all who made this event possible! If you are interested in attending our next Community Research Methods workshop, email your request & contact info to [email protected]