Dalhousie RSS News - Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news.html Dalhousie RSS News - Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative Thu, 28 Mar 2024 19:42:09 GMT 2024-03-28T19:42:09Z Donor Profiles: Full Circle 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 Keisha Turner Joins IB&M Initiative as Program Manager 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 Schulich Law Introduces First Mandatory Course on African Nova Scotian Legal History & Issues and Critical Race Theory 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 Building a Better World with the Knowledge of Indigenous Peoples 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 Using Law As A Tool For Reconciliation 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 Meet Dakota Bernard, Class of 2021 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 Schulich Law's IB&M Initiative receives CBA‑NS’s Excellence in Equity and Diversity Award 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 Schulich Law Introduces JD Certificate in Aboriginal and Indigenous Law 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 Meet Dal's new director of African Nova Scotian community engagement 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 A transformative internship 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 IB&M Initiative welcomes new director 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 Meet Armand Paul, Class of 2020 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 Meet Duan Ash, Class of 2020 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 Blazing trails: Schulich Law alumni make history in Nova Scotia's judiciary 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 Making a difference in the legal profession, one grad at a time 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 Mi'kmaw prospective students explore a future at Schulich Law 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 Mi’kmaq law student returns to her roots 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 Aurum Awards 2019: Heather McNeill (LLB '94) https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2019/05/27/aurum_awards_2019__heather_mcneill__llb__94_.html The Aurum Awards honour Dalhousie alumni for their achievements and celebrate their ideas, knowledge and talent that helps to shape a better world. We're proud that Schulich Law alum Heather McNeill (LLB '94) is being honoured with a 2019 Aurum Award. News Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative Legal Aid Alumni & Friends Awards Mon, 27 May 2019 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2019/05/27/aurum_awards_2019__heather_mcneill__llb__94_.html Staff 2019-05-27T15:00:00Z Schulich School of Law's Response to the TRC Calls to Action https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2018/12/11/schulich_school_of_law___s_response_to_the_trc_calls_to_action.html As Dal’s inaugural Chancellor’s Chair in Aboriginal Law and Policy, Naiomi Metallic’s plans include implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Call to Action 28. News Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative Tue, 11 Dec 2018 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2018/12/11/schulich_school_of_law___s_response_to_the_trc_calls_to_action.html Jane Doucet 2018-12-11T16:00:00Z 2017 Convocation profile: Honorary Doctorate Elizabeth Cromwell https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2017/05/25/2017_convocation_profile__honorary_doctorate_elizabeth_cromwell.html Honorary Degree recipient Elizabeth Cromwell has worked tirelessly to have the contributions and struggles of the Black Loyalists recognized as a central piece of Nova Scotian and Canadian history. Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative News Faculty Interest Staff Interest Student Interest Thu, 25 May 2017 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2017/05/25/2017_convocation_profile__honorary_doctorate_elizabeth_cromwell.html Jane Doucet 2017-05-25T15:00:00Z KUDOS! Seven Schulich Law grads appointed to Judicial Advisory Committees https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2017/04/25/kudos__6_schulich_law_grads_appointed_to_judicial_advisory_committees.html The Schulich School of Law extends its congratulations to alumni Philip J. Star, QC (’81), Kathryn M. Dumke, QC (’93), Alonzo Wright (’94), George Filipovic (’02), The Honourable Justice Patrick J. Duncan (’79), and Professor Naiomi Metallic (’05) for their appointments to Judicial Advisory Committees (JACs) in Nova Scotia and the Yukon. Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative News Faculty Interest Student Interest Alumni & Friends Tue, 25 Apr 2017 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2017/04/25/kudos__6_schulich_law_grads_appointed_to_judicial_advisory_committees.html Rachael Kelly 2017-04-25T15:00:00Z Third‑year students participate in Kawaskimhon Aboriginal Moot https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2017/03/22/third_year_indigenous_students_participate_in_kawaskimhon_aboriginal_moot.html This year, two of our third year Indigenous students, Paige Wilson and Richard Kulesza, along with me as their coach, participated in the annual Kawaskimhon Aboriginal Moot. The Moot involves a multi-party negotiation with normally 7 to 8 parties represented at each table (this year four tables occurred simultaneously). Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative News Faculty Interest Student Interest Alumni & Friends Wed, 22 Mar 2017 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2017/03/22/third_year_indigenous_students_participate_in_kawaskimhon_aboriginal_moot.html Naiomi Metallic 2017-03-22T15:00:00Z Blanket Exercises: Increasing awareness of Aboriginal history at the Schulich School of Law https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2016/10/05/blanket_exercises_at_the_schulich_school_of_law__increasing_awareness_of_aboriginal_history_in_canada.html After removing their shoes, students joined upper years, faculty, and members of Dalhousie’s Law School Society (LSS) and Aboriginal Law Students' Association (DALSA) on a circle of blankets laid out the Studley Gym floor. Participants were preparing for a Blanket Exercise, an experiential learning activity designed to increase awareness of Aboriginal history in Canada. Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative News Student Interest Faculty Interest Wed, 05 Oct 2016 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2016/10/05/blanket_exercises_at_the_schulich_school_of_law__increasing_awareness_of_aboriginal_history_in_canada.html Rachael Kelly 2016-10-05T15:00:00Z KUDOS! Professor Michelle Williams chosen a Notable Nova Scotian https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2016/04/29/kudos__professor_michelle_williams_is_chosen_as_a_notable_nova_scotian.html Professor Michelle Williams is chosen a Notable Nova Scotian by The Times of African Nova Scotians Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative News Faculty Interest Staff Interest Student Interest Fri, 29 Apr 2016 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2016/04/29/kudos__professor_michelle_williams_is_chosen_as_a_notable_nova_scotian.html Jane Doucet 2016-04-29T15:00:00Z Naiomi Metallic to join Schulich School of Law faculty in July https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2016/01/29/naiomi_metallic_to_join_schulich_school_of_law_faculty_in_july.html Naiomi Metallic accepts full-time tenure track position at Schulich School of Law Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative News Fri, 29 Jan 2016 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2016/01/29/naiomi_metallic_to_join_schulich_school_of_law_faculty_in_july.html Jane Doucet 2016-01-29T16:00:00Z