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Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice (CIAJ)
November 17 2021 - November 19 2021

2021 Annual Conference on Indigenous People and the Law

CIAJ’s 45th Annual Conference on Indigenous Peoples and the Law will explore the current state and future of the self-government of Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

Number of Participants: n/a

Overview

CIAJ’s 45th Annual Conference on Indigenous Peoples and the Law explored the current state and future of the self-government of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Vital to the discussion were the issues of the decolonization of legal institutions, reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and the enduring legacy of a colonial relationship. The recent finding of unmarked graves at residential school sites only reaffirms the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s vision of an “ongoing process of establishing and maintaining respectful relationships” with Indigenous Peoples. 

This conference was intended to be a space for dialogue and exchange on the continuation of active education and exploration of the TRC’s message. 

Objectives

Members of the judiciary benefitted from this conference by learning and understanding the challenges facing Indigenous communities in Canada when dealing with the justice system. Participants were made aware of possible solutions and how they could contribute to improving the current situation. Other actors benefitted from a multidisciplinary approach to one of the most complex sets of issues facing the justice system in Canada.