Truth and Reconciliation Legal Companion Guide

The Truth and Reconciliation Legal Companion Guide for Lawyers is designed to help lawyers and law firms advance their reconciliation journeys. Get valuable guidance, templates and examples on these topics: 

1. Leadership and Governance 
   1. Developing Firm Messaging on Reconciliation Work
   2. Promoting Your Law Firm’s Efforts 
   3. Roadmap for Your Reconciliation Action Plan 
   4. Considerations When Building a Reconciliation Web Page 
   5. Working with Indigenous Advisors 
2. Learning 
   1. Cultural Awareness 
   2. Why is Indigenous specific training on anti-racism and unconscious bias important? 
   3. How Lawyers Can be Good Allies – The Principles of Allyship 
   4. Strengthening Relationships with Indigenous Peoples 
   5. Land Acknowledgements, Treaties and Land Claims 
   6. Engaging Elders & Cultural Protocols 
3. Talent Management & Students 
   1. Are Your Practices Diverse and Inclusive? 
   2. Anti-bias Hiring Practices and Recruitment Strategies 
   3. Job Posting Sites for Indigenous Talent 
   4. Law School Support & Associations for Indigenous Students 
4. UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) – A Reference Guide 
   1. Purpose and Relevance of UNDRIP
   2. UNDRIP in the Canadian Context – an Overview
   3. Core Principles of UNDRIP
   4. Applying UNDRIP in Canada
   5. Alignment of Law Practice and UNDRIP
   6. UNDRIP Resources
5. Gladue & Indigenous Courts – A Reference Guide 
   1. Over-Representation of Indigenous Peoples in the Criminal Legal System 
   2. Gladue and the Indian Act 
   3. Relevant Case Files & Criminal Codes 
   4. Gladue Courts and Guides 
   5. Gladue Rights for Clients 
   6. Beyond Gladue 
6. Terminology and Indigenous Legal Traditions  
   1. Terminology 
   2. Understanding the Difference between Aboriginal Law and Indigenous Law 
   3. Indigenous Legal Traditions and Governance Systems  

CBA welcomes your feedback on this guide.  If you have suggestions for new content or updates on existing content, please email us at reconciliation@cba.org.