LAWS hosts Third Annual Justice Conference for Aboriginal Youth

Stephen Augustine, Curator of Ethnology, Eastern Maritime at The Museum of Civilization with Amanda Carling, 2L, in the Faculty Lounge, holding the replica Wampum belt created by Mr. Augustine following his session on the traditional use of Wampum.

On November 24, 2010, the LAWS Program hosted their Third Annual Justice Conference for Aboriginal Youth, in partnership with First Nations House at the University of Toronto.

The day was filled with informative sessions on the traditional and legal uses of Wampum belts, and featured a rousing and passionate session with U of T Law alumna and current SJD student, Dawnis Kennedy. The high school students also learned about the various justice sector careers available to them through a Career Carousel, featuring lawyers, a case worker and a police officer.

Aboriginal high school students and students from the Faculty of Law heading to lunch at First Nations House at the Justice Conference for Aboriginal Youth