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Aboriginal Law Conference 2023: Self-determination and Self-governance

November 24, 2023

Your essential yearly update

Friday, November 24, 2023
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel, 1133 West Hasting Street, Vancouver
or attend via webinar

Who should attend: Lawyers practicing in the area of Aboriginal law, in private practice, industry, and government; others who focus on Aboriginal law issues will also benefit, including Indigenous organizations, in-house counsel, and law students

Learning level: All levels

This year we will bring together leading Aboriginal law practitioners to speak on the theme of self-determination and self-governance. We will explore the legal and practical implications of current developments affecting Indigenous Peoples, governments, and industry.

We are pleased to have with us the Honourable Senator Michèle Audette, who will be joined by Darius Bossé, to speak on Strengthening the Indigenous Languages Act.

Other topics will include Indigenous Water Rights and Protected and Conserved Areas, Indigenous and Settler Governments and Legal Systems, Community Lawmaking and Indigenous Children and Families, and an exploration of the rise of “Métis Denialism.”

Course Chairs
Rosanne M. Kyle, KC — Mandell Pinder LLP, Vancouver
Stephen Mussell — Mandell Pinder LLP, oskana ka-asastēki (Regina) & Vancouver

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