BC Leads Canada on the Implementation of the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples If passed, Bill 41 would pave the way for the recognition of Indigenous peoples’ rights in BC by developing a framework for a dialogue between the... Frances Rosner
December 2019 Tsleil-Waututh Nation on Media Relations How TWN navigates the media Chief Leah George-Wilson
October 2019 Partnering with Indigenous Communities to Keep Indigenous Children Out of Care Concrete steps that catapult truth-telling about Canada’s history into action is what is needed to improve outcomes for Indigenous children... Frances Rosner
October 2019 The Law Foundation of BC Pledges $5 million to UVic Law Funding will help build national centre for Indigenous law
August 2019 Encompassing Indigenous Law The National Indigenous Law Centre (the “NILC”) represents the future; an emerging era of renaissance in Canadian law that encompasses both an intellectual landscape and a practical... Randy Robinson
June 2019 Indigenous Mother Alleges Discrimination Against the Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society On April 30, 2019, the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal (“Tribunal”) decided that it will hear a complaint filed by a First Nations mother, RR, against the Vancouver Aboriginal... Frances Rosner
June 2019 Recent Amendments to “Modernize” the Federal Employment Legislation On December 18, 2018, Bill C-86 (the “Bill”), which includes amendments to the Canada Labour Code (the “Code”), received royal assent. Much like many of the provinces, the... Chaslynn Gillanders
April 2019 Jordan’s Principle - An Important First Step to Filling Gaps in Services to First Nations Children "While the expanded definition of Jordan’s Principle may provide some relief to First Nations children in need, funding disparities continue to... Frances Rosner
April 2019 Change of Direction Required Case comment on Mikisew Cree First Nation v. Canada Bruce McIvor & Kate Gunn
February 2019 Gladue Reports An Indispensable Tool for Defence Counsel Acting for Indigenous Clients Frances Rosner