U of T Law welcomes three new faculty members

Tuesday, July 5, 2022

The Faculty is pleased to welcome three accomplished faculty members joining U of T Law, effective July 1, 2022: 

Assistant Professor Abdi Aidid

Prof Abdi Aidid

 

Acclaimed scholar John Borrows named The Loveland Chair in Indigenous Law

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

John BorrowsIn January, Professor John Borrows will begin teaching a new course to all first-year U of T Law students that addresses the intersection of Indigenous Peoples’ laws with Canada's laws (photo by David Ball)

Introduction to Bundle Teachings

The Teachings on the Bundle will include an introduction to Indigenous worldviews, medicines, life cycles, what goes in a bundle and much more. In addition to learning, the idea of the bundle teachings is to sit in circle, build relationships, share, laugh and feel good. Each teaching will build on the previous so our expectation is that, if you choose to participate, you will do you best to come to all sessions.

Introduction to Bundle Teachings

The Teachings on the Bundle will include an introduction to Indigenous worldviews, medicines, life cycles, what goes in a bundle and much more. In addition to learning, the idea of the bundle teachings is to sit in circle, build relationships, share, laugh and feel good. Each teaching will build on the previous so our expectation is that, if you choose to participate, you will do you best to come to all sessions.

Introduction to Bundle Teachings

The Teachings on the Bundle will include an introduction to Indigenous worldviews, medicines, life cycles, what goes in a bundle and much more. In addition to learning, the idea of the bundle teachings is to sit in circle, build relationships, share, laugh and feel good. Each teaching will build on the previous so our expectation is that, if you choose to participate, you will do you best to come to all sessions.

Angela Fernandez and Bryce Edwards receive TRC Teaching Awards from Students' Law Society and Indigenous Law Students' Association

Thursday, July 8, 2021

Angela Fernandez and Bryce Edwards

Angela Fernandez and Bryce Edwards are the 2021 recipients of the TRC Teaching Award from the Students’ Law Society and the Indigenous Law Students’ Association.

The Boushie/Baptiste Family's Complaint Against the RCMP

Kent Roach
Monday, May 3, 2021

 Originally published on April 6, 2021 in Policy Options

The under-resourced Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP did a valiant job in substantiating the discriminatory treatment of a Cree mother grieving the killing of her son. In its <a href="https://www.crcc-ccetp.gc.ca/en/commissions-final-report-cic-pii-ColtenB..." and interim reports, the commission also raised a number of questions about how the investigation into 22-year-old Colten Boushie’s death was handled by police.

Still, the commission’s recommendations for improvements, including for cultural awareness training of officers, were not terribly ambitious. Indeed, the RCMP in Saskatchewan was able <a href="https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2021/saskatchewan-rcmp-commits-implem...">quickly to respond</a> that all of its recommendations would soon be implemented.

Much more reform of the RCMP is, however, required to improve its relations with Indigenous peoples and respond to systemic discrimination against them. These reforms need to go far beyond cultural awareness. They should attempt to change the very culture and governance of the RCMP.

Indigenous Law and Legal Ethics Teaching Week

Indigenous Law and Legal Ethics Teaching Week

Monday, March 15 - Friday, March 19, 2020
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

About this Teaching Series

Indigenous Law and Legal Ethics Teaching Week

Indigenous Law and Legal Ethics Teaching Week

Monday, March 15 - Friday, March 19, 2020
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

About this Teaching Series

Indigenous Law and Legal Ethics Teaching Week

Indigenous Law and Legal Ethics Teaching Week

Monday, March 15 - Friday, March 19, 2020
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

About this Teaching Series

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