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The Indigenous Bar Association Grieves with The T’Exelcemc and Continues to Mourn Generations of Indigenous Children Victimized by Canadian Residential “SCHOOL” Systems
January 28, 2022 THE INDIGENOUS BAR ASSOCIATION GRIEVES WITH THE T’EXELCEMC AND CONTINUES TO MOURN GENERATIONS OF INDIGENOUS CHILDREN VICTIMIZED BY CANADIAN RESIDENTIAL “SCHOOL” SYSTEMS For those presently in need of support during these trying times, the IBA urges you to contact the Residential School Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419, or the Indigenous Residential School Survivors’ […]
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Read MoreThe Indigenous Bar Association in Canada Grieves With the Tk’emlups Te Secwepemc and All Indigenous Peoples in Canada Who Continue To Suffer the Effects of Genocide
The Indigenous Bar Association in Canada Grieves With the Tk’emlups Te Secwepemc and All Indigenous Peoples in Canada Who Continue To Suffer the Effects of Genocide OTTAWA, ON – The members of the Indigenous Bar Association in Canada (the “IBA”) are horrified by the discovery of the remains of 215 children on the reserve of […]
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Read MoreIBA Stands in Solidarity with The Black Lives Matter Movement and Calls Upon Federal, Provincial and Territorial Governments and The Media to Put an End to Systemic Anti-Black Racism and Discrimination in Canada
IBA Stands in Solidarity with The Black Lives Matter Movement and Calls Upon Federal, Provincial and Territorial Governments and The Media to Put an End to Systemic Anti-Black Racism and Discrimination in Canada June 7, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OTTAWA, ONT – The Indigenous Bar Association in Canada (the “IBA”) stands in solidarity with the […]
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Read MoreIndigenous Bar Association Calls Upon Federal, Provincial and Territorial Justice Ministers and Attorneys General to Immediately Release Low-risk Indigenous Inmates over COVID-19
Indigenous Bar Association Calls Upon Federal, Provincial and Territorial Justice Ministers and Attorneys General to Immediately Release Low-risk Indigenous Inmates over COVID-19 OTTAWA, ON – The Indigenous Bar Association in Canada ( “IBA”) calls on federal, provincial and territorial Ministers of Justice and Attorneys General to immediately release low-risk Indigenous people who are currently incarcerated. […]
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Read MoreThe Indigenous Bar Association Calls For An Inquiry Into The Death Of 16-Year-Old Indigenous Girl Shot And Killed By Winnipeg Police
THE INDIGENOUS BAR ASSOCIATION CALLS FOR AN INQUIRY INTO THE DEATH OF 16-YEAR-OLD INDIGENOUS GIRL SHOT AND KILLED BY WINNIPEG POLICE OTTAWA, ON – The Indigenous Bar Association (“IBA”) expresses profound outrage and dismay at the disproportionate use of force by a member of the Winnipeg Police Service (“WPS”) who shot and killed Eishia Hudson, […]
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Read MoreIndigenous Bar Association Challenges Premier’s Understanding Of Law
INDIGENOUS BAR ASSOCIATION CHALLENGES PREMIER’S UNDERSTANDING OF LAW April 10, 2020 By Alexandria Winterburn, Member-at-large and Brooks Arcand-Paul, Vice President Premier Brian Pallister’s response to the proposed federal legislation on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (“UN Declaration”) implies Premier Pallister has a callow and concerning understanding of Aboriginal and Treaty […]
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Read MoreThe IBA Calls On Canada To Assist With The Protection Of Indigenous Laws And To Secure Space For The Development And Practice Of Such Laws
THE IBA CALLS ON CANADA TO ASSIST WITH THE PROTECTION OF INDIGENOUS LAWS AND TO SECURE SPACE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND PRACTICE OF SUCH LAWS OTTAWA, ON – The Indigenous Bar Association in Canada (the “IBA”) calls upon the federal and provincial Crown to work in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to undertake the challenging task […]
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Read MoreThe Supreme Court Of British Columbia Failed To Consider The Fundamental Principle Of Reconciliation In The Coastal Gaslink Pipeline Ltd. V. Huson
THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA FAILED TO CONSIDER THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLE OF RECONCILIATION IN THE COASTAL GASLINK PIPELINE LTD. V. HUSON OTTAWA, ON – The Indigenous Bar Association in Canada (“IBA”) is of the view that the Supreme Court of British Columbia failed to consider the fundamental principle of reconciliation in the Coastal GasLink […]
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Read MoreThe Indigenous Bar Association Applauds the Efforts of First Nations and Government of British Columbia To Make History as The First Jurisdiction to Adopt Undrip As A Framework for Reconciliation
The Indigenous Bar Association Applauds the Efforts of First Nations and Government of British Columbia To Make History as The First Jurisdiction to Adopt Undrip As A Framework for Reconciliation OTTAWA, ON – The Indigenous Bar Association applauds the tabling of the co-developed Bill 41, Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, which will […]
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Read MoreThe Indigeous Bar Association Is Honoured To Designate Romeo Saganash as Honourary IBA Member at Our 31st Annual Conference in Ottawa, Ontario
The Indigeous Bar Association Is Honoured To Designate Romeo Saganash as Honourary IBA Member at Our 31st Annual Conference in Ottawa, Ontario OTTAWA, ON – The Indigenous Bar Association is honoured to designate Cree lawyer, diplomat and outgoing Member of Parliament, Romeo Saganash as an Honourary Member of the Indigenous Bar Association at our 31st […]
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