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Advance your Reconciliation journey

Much work is needed to redress the harm caused by our colonialist past. These resources educate and assist lawyers and organizations on their Reconciliation journey.

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Truth and Reconciliation Legal Companion Guide

Learn to be a better ally, engage with Indigenous advisors, recruit and retain Indigenous talent and more. Each section includes examples, templates and links to help you do this important work. 

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A Lawyer’s Guide to UNDRIP

A CBABC primer on UNDRIP and the related legislation for busy lawyers to digest and incorporate into their practice.

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Reconciliation Response Plan for Firms

This CBABC guide provides a framework for law firm activities and initiatives to advance Reconciliation.

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Advancing Reconciliation

Engage with expert Indigenous speakers and discover the steps you can take to support Indigenous communities and make meaningful change.

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The Path, Your Journey Through Indigenous Canada

The CBA’s six-module Indigenous cultural awareness course helps you better understand Indigenous issues in the legal profession.

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Gladue & Beyond Resource Guide

This CBA toolkit provides information on the over-representation of Indigenous Peoples in the justice system and explores jury diversity, Gladue and the Indian Act. 

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Hand-Picked Resources

CBABC has curated a list of useful Reconciliation resources from other organizations.  

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Reconciliation Action Plan

CBABC has developed a plan in response to the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action.

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Quick Links

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Truth & Reconciliation Committee
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Aboriginal Law Section
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BarTalk | Indigenous Matters