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- Bridging Voices of Indigenous Law Scholarship: Reflective Notes of a Law Student
Law student Yeji Kim reflects on Indigenous law scholarship, relational learning, and lessons from the LAW 589 Wahkohtowin Intensive in Alberta. Read more »
- Can Aboriginal Title and Fee Simple Ownership Rights Coexist: JB Irving v Wolastoqy Nation
Can Aboriginal title coexist with private property rights? In J.D. Irving v Wolastoqey Nation, the New Brunswick Court of Appeal addressed this significant question—and created a controversial distinction between findings and declarations of Aboriginal title. Megan Reti examines the decision, its di … Read more »
- The Wahkohtowin Intensive 2026: Wahkohtowin in Action
Explore the Wahkohtowin Intensive 2026 and how law students learn Cree law, wahkohtowin and miyo-wîchêtowin with Aseniwuche Winewak Nation at Susa Creek. Read more »
- Contempt or Consent? The Collateral Attack Doctrine and Indigenous Legal Orders in R v Chief Dsta’hyl, 2026 BCCA 176.
What happens when Indigenous legal orders and Canadian court orders intersect? Explore the British Columbia Court of Appeal’s decision in R v Chief Dsta’hyl and its implications for Indigenous law, legal pluralism, governance, and constitutional law in Canada. Read more »
- Chief Heidi Cook v Manitoba
The Manitoba Court of King’s Bench recognized a Section 35 Aboriginal right to self-government over child and family services, marking an important development in Indigenous constitutional law and child welfare in Canada. This case review examines the Court’s reasoning, class certification, and broa … Read more »