Aboriginal Law

Prof. Douglas Sanderson hoods Phil Fontaine, as he accepts his honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Chancellor Michael Wilson

By Hannah James / photo courtesy of Fred Cattroll

When the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its final report in 2015, it signified hope that Canada would begin to heal its relationship with Indigenous peoples.

For many years leading up to the commission, Indigenous leader Larry Phillip (Phil) Fontaine had been advocating for Indigenous rights in Canada.

University of Toronto Faculty of Law bestows an honorary degree to TRC and Indigenous rights advocate and leader, Larry Phillip (Phil) Fontaine

The remarkably accomplished group that makes up Faculty of Law alumni now has more than 200 new members, as the Class of 2017 officially graduated on Convocation Day, June 9, and celebrated with their family and friends.

By Peter Boisseau / Photography by Lucianna Ciccocioppo

On an early spring day, dozens of students, faculty and other members of the University of Toronto law school community who have gathered in Rowell Room in Flavelle House listen quietly as they are warned that what they are about to experience will not be easy.

Métis Nation of Ontario President and alumna Margaret Froh, first row and second from left, with Indigenous students past, present and future.

Margaret Froh spoke at the Faculty of Law about the historical struggles of the Métis, recent legal victories, and what the future holds

By Peter Boisseau

Humility and humanity are important virtues for judges to have in an evolving world

By Peter Boisseau / Photography by Oliver Salathiel

Judges should demonstrate “humility and humanity” when dealing with court cases involving Indigenous peoples, Ontario Chief Justice George Strathy, told a Faculty of Law audience at the Morris A. Gross Memorial Lecture.

First year law students and members of the Indigenous Law Students' Association Zachary Biech and Natalie Marsh prepare to commit to their Reconciliation Resolutions.

By Zachary Biech

Zachary Biech and three other 1L students attended the Indigenous Bar Association Conference on behalf of the Faculty of Law, and their attendance was funded by the Aboriginal Law Program.

The 2016 Indigenous Bar Association Conference was a truly enlightening experience. The Conference was held in Vancouver this year on Musqueam territory. Getting the opportunity to fly across the country to such a beautiful city to meet other people from all over Canada was incredibly exciting.