Indigenous Justice System – A Knowledge Sharing Symposium (2nd Edition)
OVERVIEW
Further to its 45th Annual Conference on Indigenous Peoples and the Law in 2021 and its 1st Symposium on Indigenous Courts held in 2023, CIAJ continues to explore the current state and future of self-governance strategy for Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
With this 2nd symposium organized in partnership with the Tsuut’ina Nation and other Indigenous communities on their lands adjacent to Calgary, CIAJ wishes to provide space for dialogue and knowledge sharing among actors of the legal system on how Indigenous communities design their own legal institutions and how they interact with the existing legal system to better create a justice system reflective of Indigenous culture and values.
Preliminary program:
- Day 1: Opening ceremony, Indigenous storytelling workshops, and cultural reception.
- Day 2: Discussions on Indigenous justice initiatives, international perspectives, and elders’ stories.
- Day 3: Workshops on system reform, discussions on successes, and field visits.
This symposium aims to:
- Encourage dialogue: We aim to create a rich discussion space between the legal community and Indigenous communities.
- Strengthen child protection: We seek to develop strategies that respect Indigenous cultural values.
- Promote autonomy: We aim to explore ways to enhance Indigenous communities’ self-governance.
- Transform the legal system: We aim to propose reforms to ensure fair justice.
- Integrate traditional systems: We aim to assess how traditional legal systems can enrich the existing system.
Bilingual program with simultaneous interpretation.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Members of Indigenous communities, judges, legal professionals and law students across Canada are invited to join the discussion, reflect on the future and collectively work toward solutions.
Participation in this program is accredited in provinces where CLE requirements for lawyers are mandatory.
Participation in this program is approved under Section 41 (1) of the Judges Act.
GUEST SPEAKERS
Honorary Chair
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The Honourable Marion Buller, Chancellor, Lawyer and Legal Elder with the law firm, Miller Titerle + Co. Civil, criminal and human rights lawyer; judge; public speaker; and advocate for Indigenous rights in Canada, she created the First Nations Courts in BC and others, and was also the first woman Indigenous judge. She has held several high-profile positions, including chief commissioner for the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Since she retired as a judge, she continues to write about Indigenous issues. |
OUR PARTNERS
We are proud of our valued partners who support our Symposium on Indigenous Justice. Their commitment and support are essential to the success of this event.
REGISTRATION FEES
Note: Early Bird special fees are available until September 1, 2024.
| Participant type | Early Bird (in person and online) | Regular (in person and online) |
| CIAJ Members | $995 | $1,095 |
| Non-Members | $1,045 | $1,245 |
| Young Lawyers – Members (5 years or less) | $745 | $845 |
| Young Lawyer – Non-Members (5 years or less) | $845 | $945 |
| Academics | $545 | $545 |
| Not-for-profit | $645 | $645 |
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Students (enrolled full-time at Canadian university or at the Bar) |
$95 (in person) | $95 (in person) |
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Students (enrolled full-time at Canadian university or at the Bar) |
$45 (online) | $45 (online) |
CONFERENCE SITE AND ACCOMMODATIONS
The Hotel at Grey Eagle Resort & Casino is just minutes from downtown Calgary, backing onto the panoramic views of the Tsuut’ina Nation.
- Group rate: $189 + applicable taxes. Credit card number required.
- Group code: see on the registration form or in the confirmation email
- Room reservation deadline : October 15, 2024
- RSVP by phone: .844.719.8777 or 403.719. 8777
- RSVP online: Rooms can be reserved by clicking on this reservation link
CONTACT
For further information, please contact the CIAJ’s Assistant Director, Lise Bujold
Tel.: 514-378-4765
Email: lise.bujold@ciaj-icaj.ca
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Payment in full of the registration fee is due before the Event. Should a registrant have an outstanding balance, a credit card will be requested at the Event before the beginning of the program.
- Inability to attend may result in a registration being transferred to a colleague of the same organization up to 7 days before the Event. The request must be made in writing.
- Cancellation incurs processing fees as follows: $100 for cancellations 30 days or more before the event and 50% of the registration fee for cancellations 7 days or more before the event. No refund will be extended for cancellations made less than 7 days before the event.
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