New
National Aboriginal Law Section Newsletter - Call for Articles
We are pleased to announce the upcoming publication of Aboriginal Writes, the National Aboriginal Law Section's newsletter. We are now seeking short articles (300 - 1,000 words) to be submitted for review by the editors. The newsletter is an excellent way to profile your work and/or matters of interest and importance to the Aboriginal Law community.
Articles can include case comments, updates, or analysis of recent legislative developments or other matters of national interest. We also welcome your reflections on the recent National Aboriginal Law Section conference, "Working with and within Indigenous Legal Traditions." Please take a moment to consider writing a brief article, or to assess whether you have already written an article that would be suitable for submission.
Submissions in English or French can be sent to Jameela at: jjeeroburkhan@gmail.com prior to Thursday, June 27th, 2013.
Professional Development
Missed the April 2013 National Aboriginal Law Conference on Working With and Within Indigenous Legal Traditions?
Click here for more information about the conference and to purchase materials
CBA National Aboriginal Law Section submission on Bill C-428, the Indian Act Amendment and Replacement Act
While the CBA Section agrees that many of the proposed sections of the Indian Act should be repealed, its submission makes concrete suggestions pertaining to the proposed wills and estates amendments in C-428. Christopher Devlin appeared as a witness before the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development on April 23, 2013.
Submission
LinkedIn
In order to create networking opportunities and a forum for discussion and exchange on subjects relevant to National Aboriginal Law Section members, we have recently created a group on LinkedIn.
This professional networking site allows you to:
- Establish connections with other professionals interested in mentoring,
- Access liaising opportunities,
- Share cases and accomplishments; and
- Keep informed about upcoming National Aboriginal Law Section events and activities.
If you’re already a LinkedIn member, we invite you to join the CBA Aboriginal Law Section group. You can easily do by clicking on the “Groups” tab type “CBA Aboriginal Law Section” in the search box and select the “Join Group” option. If you are not already a member, membership in LinkedIn is free and easy to join by going to http://www.linkedin.com/home
Join the National Aboriginal Law Section listserv!
Members are strongly encouraged to join the National Aboriginal Law Section listserv. This is an ideal way to keep abreast of Section activities and to network and exchange ideas with leading practitioners who share your interests. Membership is free to all Section members. Active participation is more than welcome, but membership involves no time commitment.
Join the listserv
In order to join a listserv you must be a member of the relevant CBA Section. Please contact your Branch if you wish to join the Aboriginal Law Section.
National Sections: Children’s Law Committee
National Sections recently established a Children’s Law Committee to coordinate activities, provide advice, and respond to law, policy, and legal research developments on matters affecting Canadian children. More information is available on the new Children’s Law Committee webpage.
Join the Children’s Law Committee listserv!
Interested CBA members are strongly encouraged to join the Children’s Law Committee listserv. This is an ideal way to stay informed of Committee activities and get directly involved. The listserv also provides a forum to network and exchange ideas with leading practitioners who share your interests.
Membership is free to CBA members.
Join the listserv (CBA membership number required)
Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of FASD
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
September 18 - 20, 2013
Edmonton, AB
Details and Registration
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