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Clark Wilson Lawyers Named in the 2025 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
March 11, 2025 We’re proud to announce that 13 of Clark Wilson’s lawyers are named in the 2025 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory®, an annual recognition of Canada’s leading lawyers and law firms. Clark Wilson is also recognized in the directory as a leading firm in several areas of law. Congratulations to each […]
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Media Advisory of Press Conference: Vancouver Public Library Guest Author Speaks out Against VPL’s Controversial Ban on Palestinan Symbols
March 11, 2025 WHAT: Press Conference to Oppose Vancouver Public Library (VPL’s) Anti-Palestinian Staff Ban on Palestinian Symbols WHO: Omar El Akkad: Award-winning VPL Guest Author Veronica Martisius: BCCLA Anne Riley: Interdisciplinary Artist, declined offer of 2025 VPL Indigenous Storyteller in Residence in opposition to this VPL ban Mercedes Eng: BC Book Prize Author Palestinian community […]
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First Peoples Law Report March 5 – 11, 2025 – First Peoples Law
National news included a class-action, the Indigenous Peoples Space, and tariffs Survivors of abuse at Indian hospitals eligible for up to $200K in proposed settlement | CBC News Ottawa buildings to be transformed into dedicated Indigenous space | Nunatsiaq News Response to tariffs need Indigenous Peoples input say leaders | APTN News In the Maritimes […]
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Seeking Humanity in Prisons and the Courts – BCCLA
March 10, 2025 Lately we’ve been working on quite a few prison issues here at BCCLA. In December 2023, we appeared before the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs to comment on Bill S-230 and the continuing use of solitary confinement in Canadian prisons. In September, we participated in the public consultation regarding […]
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First Peoples Law Report February 26 – March 4, 2025 – First Peoples Law
National news featured elections and child welfare Liberal leadership debate ignores Indigenous issues | APTN News Hajdu tells First Nations to work out child welfare talks with AFN | APTN News Duty to consult, land protection, Charter rights and Treaty rights topped the news in BC Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs in court to fight for proper […]
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LSBC Tribunal’s annual report now available
March 03, 2025 The LSBC Tribunal is an independent decision-making body that manages, considers and decides disciplinary cases involving legal professionals and contentious applications of licensing candidates seeking to practice law in British Columbia. It upholds the public interest in the administration of justice by acting in a manner that is fair, respectful, and transparent. […]
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First Peoples Law Report February 12 – 25, 2025 – First Peoples Law
National news included child welfare and inherent sovereignty AFN says claims for First Nations child welfare class action settlement to open in March | CBC News Canada makes sweeping changes to Jordan’s Principle after CHRT ruling | CTV News Inuit call on PM to step in as child funding program approaches March end date | […]
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What We’re Watching: Winter Edition – First Peoples Law LLP
February 14, 2025 With snow and cold temperatures settling in across the country this week, we hope you are staying safe and warm. The winter edition of “What We’re Watching” features content that highlights the importance of the sovereignty of stories. This season’s selections explore responses to ongoing colonial violence, the vital role of comedy, […]
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First Peoples Law Report February 5 – 11, 2025 – First Peoples Law
This week’s edition includes child welfare, self-governance, education, Aboriginal title litigation and more. Please note we will no longer be posting content on our X account. We’re excited to launch our new account on Bluesky. Check it out and follow us here for all your news and analysis on Indigenous rights issues. National news included […]
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First Peoples Law January 29 – February 4, 2025 – First Peoples Law
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Kwakwaka’wakw hereditary chief Hemas Kla-Lee-Lee-Kla (Bill Wilson) last week. In 1973, Wilson was one of the first Indigenous people to graduate from law school in BC. Throughout his life and career, Wilson was a tireless champion for Indigenous rights. Our condolences are with his family […]
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