https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news.html Dalhousie RSS News - Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:15:54 GMT 2026-09-16T15:15:54Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/10/20/living_the_weldon_tradition.html Marissa Prosper ('20) is the 2025 recipient of the Dalhousie Law Alumni Association Emerging Leader Impact Award. News Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative Alumni & Friends Awards Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/10/20/living_the_weldon_tradition.html Stephanie Hurley 2025-10-20T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/05/08/meet_lorenze_cromwell__class_of_2025.html The eighth-generation African Nova Scotian fostered advocacy, joy, and community with other Black law students through his involvement with the Dalhousie Black Law Students’ Association. News Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative Alumni & Friends Students Thu, 08 May 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/05/08/meet_lorenze_cromwell__class_of_2025.html Stephanie Hurley 2025-05-08T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/05/01/indigenous_blacks___mi_kmaq_initiative_ft_in___n_s__regulator_deems_legal_profession_primer_for_students_a_success_.html Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative In the Media Thu, 01 May 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/05/01/indigenous_blacks___mi_kmaq_initiative_ft_in___n_s__regulator_deems_legal_profession_primer_for_students_a_success_.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-05-01T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/03/21/the_schulich_school_of_law_moves_up_in_ranking_of_world_s_top_law_schools.html Dalhousie’s Faculty of Law is among the top 150 universities in the world to study law, and fourth in the country, according to the QS World University Subject Rankings. News Alumni & Friends Students Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative Marine & Environmental Law Institute Law & Technology Institute Health Law Institute Research Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/03/21/the_schulich_school_of_law_moves_up_in_ranking_of_world_s_top_law_schools.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-03-21T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/03/10/schulich_law_students_travel_to_new_zealand_for_directed_research_project.html In February, four Indigenous students and two faculty members visited the University of Victoria in Wellington to learn about Māori law and culture. News Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative Students Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/03/10/schulich_law_students_travel_to_new_zealand_for_directed_research_project.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-03-10T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/01/13/neylan_stevens_wins_2024_nikanus_red_dress_leadership_award.html Neylan Stevens is one of four Atlantic Canadian Indigenous women to receive the award recognizing outstanding leadership in sport, culture, and community. News Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative Students Mon, 13 Jan 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/01/13/neylan_stevens_wins_2024_nikanus_red_dress_leadership_award.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-01-13T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/05/23/meet_sophia_sidarous__class_of_2024.html As a Mi’kmaw woman, it was important for Sophia to be on her territory and to learn Mi'kmaq-specific Indigenous laws from Mi'kmaq professors. News Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative Alumni & Friends Students Thu, 23 May 2024 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/05/23/meet_sophia_sidarous__class_of_2024.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-05-23T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/05/08/meet_onye_njoku__class_of_2024.html The support Onye received from the Indigenous Blacks & Mi’kmaq (IB&M) Initiative provided her with a sense of belonging and enhanced her experience as a law student. News Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative Alumni & Friends Students Wed, 08 May 2024 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/05/08/meet_onye_njoku__class_of_2024.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-05-08T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2023/11/15/full_circle.html Learn how two alumni from the Indigenous Blacks & Mi’kmaq (IB&M) Initiative are giving back to their school and communities. News Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative Alumni & Friends Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2023/11/15/full_circle.html Nick Flynn 2023-11-15T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2023/01/23/keisha_turner_joins_ib_m_initiative_as_program_manager.html As Program Manager, Keisha will consult and collaborate with Mi’kmaq and African Nova Scotian communities, drive community outreach activities, support students and alumni, and manage day-to-day operations in accordance with the Initiative’s mandate. News Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative Mon, 23 Jan 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2023/01/23/keisha_turner_joins_ib_m_initiative_as_program_manager.html Stephanie Hurley 2023-01-23T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2022/10/24/schulich_law_introduces_first_mandatory_course_on_african_nova_scotian_legal_history___issues_and_critical_race_theory.html The course involves in-class lectures and guest speakers as well as a field trip to Africville and the Black Cultural Centre. News Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2022/10/24/schulich_law_introduces_first_mandatory_course_on_african_nova_scotian_legal_history___issues_and_critical_race_theory.html Faculty of Law 2022-10-24T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2022/01/12/building_a_better_world_with_the_knowledge_of_indigenous_peoples.html Dr. Sherry Pictou helps lead $24-million project to foreground Indigenous perspectives on biodiversity and the well-being of Indigenous Peoples in Canada and around the world. News Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative Research Wed, 12 Jan 2022 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2022/01/12/building_a_better_world_with_the_knowledge_of_indigenous_peoples.html Andrew Riley 2022-01-12T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2021/10/14/using_law_as_a_tool_for_reconciliation.html Professor Naiomi Metallic (’05) has made her mark as the Chancellor’s Chair in Aboriginal Law and Policy. Now, she is set to embark on her second five-year term in the role. News Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative Wed, 20 Oct 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2021/10/14/using_law_as_a_tool_for_reconciliation.html Joel Guerin 2021-10-20T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2021/05/04/meet_dakota_bernard__class_of_2021.html Learn how Schulich Law graduate Dakota Bernard used his time at law school to advocate for Indigenous students and the community. News Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative Students Tue, 04 May 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2021/05/04/meet_dakota_bernard__class_of_2021.html Stephanie Hurley 2021-05-04T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2021/01/29/schulich_law_receives_cba_ns_s_excellence_in_equity_and_diversity_award.html On January 21, the Schulich School of Law's IB&M Initiative received the Canadian Bar Association of Nova Scotia's Excellence in Equity and Diversity Award. News Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative Awards Fri, 29 Jan 2021 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2021/01/29/schulich_law_receives_cba_ns_s_excellence_in_equity_and_diversity_award.html Maddie Lean 2021-01-29T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2021/01/19/schulich_law_introduces_jd_certificate_in_aboriginal_and_indigenous_law.html In the fall of 2020, the Schulich School of Law introduced a JD Certificate in Aboriginal and Indigenous Law giving students an opportunity to focus on this area and earn the Certificate upon graduation. News Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative Students Tue, 19 Jan 2021 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2021/01/19/schulich_law_introduces_jd_certificate_in_aboriginal_and_indigenous_law.html Maddie Lean 2021-01-19T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2020/10/08/meet_jalana_lewis__llb__13___dal_s_new_director_of_african_nova_scotian_community_engagement.html Schulich Law alum Jalana Lewis (JD ’13) is thrilled to be Dal’s first director of African Nova Scotian community engagement, a role she began in September. News Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative Alumni & Friends Thu, 08 Oct 2020 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2020/10/08/meet_jalana_lewis__llb__13___dal_s_new_director_of_african_nova_scotian_community_engagement.html Staff 2020-10-08T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2020/10/01/advocating_for_the_rights_of_women.html Third-year student Mukisa Kakembo's internship experience at the Elizabeth Fry Society of Nova Scotia taught her about more than the law. News Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative Students Thu, 01 Oct 2020 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2020/10/01/advocating_for_the_rights_of_women.html Stephanie Hurley 2020-10-01T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2020/09/02/ib_m_initiative_welcomes_kelsey_jones_as_new_director.html On July 13, Schulich Law's Indigenous Blacks and Mi'kmaq Initiative welcomed Kelsey Jones as director. News Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative Alumni & Friends Wed, 02 Sep 2020 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2020/09/02/ib_m_initiative_welcomes_kelsey_jones_as_new_director.html Trudi Smith 2020-09-02T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2020/05/12/meet_armand_paul__class_of_2020.html Armand Paul came to Schulich Law with to stay connected with his Mi'kmaq heritage and to serve his community. News Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative Fri, 15 May 2020 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2020/05/12/meet_armand_paul__class_of_2020.html Stephanie Hurley 2020-05-15T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2020/05/01/convocation_profile__duan_ash.html Duan Ash came to Schulich Law following in his father's footsteps and found another family in the close-knit IB&M Initiative. News Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative Fri, 01 May 2020 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2020/05/01/convocation_profile__duan_ash.html Stephanie Hurley 2020-05-01T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2020/02/06/blazing_trails__corrine_sparks__llb__79__and_john_bodurtha__llb__95__make_history.html Two trailblazing members of Nova Scotia's judiciary, Corrine Sparks (LLB '79) and John Bodurtha (LLB '95) are inspiring other African Nova Scotians to serve the public with humanity, dignity and respect. News Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative Thu, 06 Feb 2020 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2020/02/06/blazing_trails__corrine_sparks__llb__79__and_john_bodurtha__llb__95__make_history.html Jane Doucet 2020-02-06T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2019/12/18/making_a_difference_in_the_legal_profession__one_grad_at_a_time.html 2019 marks 30 years of impact for Schulich Law's Indigenous Blacks and Mi'kmaq (IB&M) Initiative. News Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative Wed, 18 Dec 2019 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2019/12/18/making_a_difference_in_the_legal_profession__one_grad_at_a_time.html Matt Reeder 2019-12-18T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2019/12/06/mi_kmaw_prospective_students_explore_a_future_at_schulich_law.html On October 25, Mi’kmaw university students from across the region gathered to learn from current students, alumni and faculty what it’s like to be a part of Schulich Law's Indigenous Blacks and Mi’kmaq (IB&M) Initiative. News Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative Fri, 06 Dec 2019 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2019/12/06/mi_kmaw_prospective_students_explore_a_future_at_schulich_law.html Trudi Smith 2019-12-06T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2019/10/30/mi_kmaq_law_student_returns_to_her_roots.html Entering Dalhousie as a first-year law student this fall has allowed Sabre Lee to pursue her passion for law while further deepening ties to her ancestral homeland in Mi’kma’ki — a connection that has helped pave the way for her personal success. News Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative Students Wed, 30 Oct 2019 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2019/10/30/mi_kmaq_law_student_returns_to_her_roots.html Matt Reeder 2019-10-30T15:00:00Z