Case Brief: R. v. Desautel, 2021 SCC 17 By John Gailus and Lorenzo Rose What this case is about When Canada’s border with the United States was extended to the Pacific Ocean in 1846, the colonial governments did so with no consideration of the territories and...
Counsel for Two First Nations who Acted in the Supreme Court of B.C. and the B.C. Court of Appeal Against B.C. Reacts to John Horgan’s Latest Announcement About the Site C Dam John Gailus represented Prophet River First Nation and West Moberly First Nations in...
On January 21, 2020, Bill C-92, An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families (the Act) came into force. The Act sets out how Indigenous groups can enact laws and exercise their jurisdiction over child and family services. Co-developed...
Earlier today, British Columbia’s Legislative Assembly voted unanimously to pass Bill 41. Bill 41 ratifies and seeks to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). The Bill is expected to receive royal assent on Thursday....
World’s First Indigenous Law Degree The University of Victoria’s Law department is now offering the world’s first Indigenous law degree. This degree combines the intensive study of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous law so that graduates gain two degrees, one in...
