Law Society of Upper Canada
The Law Society of Upper Canada is an organisation named in the obituary of Andrew Coffey.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- June 2014: The organization hosted an event in June 2014 as part of the National Aboriginal Month Celebration. It partnered with the Chiefs of Ontario to bring together legal experts and industry representatives to discuss Treaty rights.[2]
- April 2015: Representatives of the organization met with Anishinabek Nation leaders in April 2015 to discuss access to justice issues. As of April 2015, the organization is working to renew its Aboriginal Initiatives Strategy to build better understanding and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. The regulator has finished most of the tasks identified in the Final Report of the Aboriginal Bar Consultation from 2009.[3]
- May 2015: The Treasurer of this organization met with Patrick Madahbee in early 2015.[4]
- June 2017: The organization held its annual awards ceremony in Toronto on May 24, 2017. It presents the Law Society Medal to recognize significant contributions to the legal profession.[5]
References
- ↑ Obituary for Andrew Coffey, The Chronicle-Journal (Thunder Bay), 2016-10-27, via Legacy.com. Archived copy on datum.locker.
- ↑ "Public education on First Nations history essential: Beardy", Anishinabek News, 19 June 2014 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Law Society meets with Grand Council Chief Madahbee to discuss Anishinabek perspectives on access to justice", Anishinabek News, 1 April 2015 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation political update from GCC Madahbee", Anishinabek News, 5 May 2015 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Lawyers recognized for long-time First Nations advocacy", Anishinabek News, 14 June 2017 (archived copy; original article).