Indigenous Awareness Week 2024

Event Description

The Indigenous Law Students Association (ILSA) and Indigenous Legal Studies (ILS) invite you to join us for Indigenous Awareness Week, February 5-9, 2024. 

Indigenous Awareness Week - Keynote: Stephen Mussell
Monday, February 5, 12:30 - 2:00pm
Franklin Lew Forum, Room 101

About the keynote: The Indigenous Law Students Association (ILSA) and Indigenous Legal Studies (ILS) invite you to join us to hear from Stephen Mussell, our keynote speaker for Indigenous Awareness Week 2024 and recipient of the 2024 UBC Alumni Builder Award.

Stephen is Michif (Métis) and a citizen of the Manitoba Métis Federation. Among others, his mother Constance Mussell’s (née Waldo) family is descended from the Brown, Whitford, Price, Spence, and Cook families, and his father Michael Mussell’s family is descended from the Klyne, LaFrance, Cyr, and Nolin families.

Stephen is committed to using his western legal education and his belief in the inherent weight and force of Indigenous legal orders to bring about transformational change. His practice focuses on advancing the legal rights of Indigenous peoples and supporting Indigenous peoples in exercising their right to self-determination. Stephen is driven by a desire to continue the good work of those who came before him, and to leave a better world for future generations.

Cedar Weaving with Leonard Williams
Tuesday, February 6, 12:30 - 2:00pm
Indigenous Classroom, Room 123

Indigenous Legal Studies Faculty Panel: Robert Clifford, Johnny Mack and Andrea Hilland moderated by Charlotte Weston
Wednesday, February 7, 12:30- 2:00pm
Indigenous Classroom, Room 123

Ethnobotany tour with T'uy't'tanat Cease Wyss
Thursday, February 8, 12:30- 2:00pm
Meet in the Hong Kong Lounge at 12:30 and travel together to Pacific Spirit Regional Park

Discussion on Indigenous food sovereignty and sustainability with Eduardo Jovel from the Centre for Indigenous Land-Based Education, Research, and Wellness at xʷc̓ic̓əsəm
Friday, February 9, 12:30- 1:30pm
Indigenous Classroom, Room 123

  • Indigenous Legal Studies
  • All Students
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Students
  • JD
  • Staff
  • Student Events
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