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National – Divided by racism, united by hope – CBA National Magazine
5 Dec 2022 Valley of the Birdtail is a must-read for legal professionals on the role law played in carrying out discriminatory and racist policies and how it can help achieve reconciliation. Of all the words we associate with the treatment of Indigenous peoples in Canada, “hope” generally sits near the bottom of the list. The […]
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Read MoreCochrane Saxberg will not be open on Friday, September 30, in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
26 Sep 2022 Please be advised that Cochrane Saxberg will not be open on Friday, September 30, in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a national statutory holiday, and is also known as Orange Shirt Day. Orange Shirt Day was created and designed to educate […]
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Read MoreCochrane Saxberg is proud to announce that two new lawyers, Colin Fingas and Debbie Buors, have joined our firm this summer!
22 Sep 2022 Colin was called to the bar on June 24, 2021. He practices primarily in the areas of Criminal Law and Child Protection. He graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Political Studies in 2015 and a Master of Arts degree in Political Studies in 2018. […]
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Read MoreThe Honourable Murray Sinclair to join NCTR and Faculty of Law in August
August 19 2022 The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR), and its host University of Manitoba is honoured to announce that the Honourable Murray Sinclair, Mizhana Gheezhik (The One Who Speaks of Pictures in the Sky) will be joining us as a Special Advisor/Elder-in-Residence this fall. In his new role, Honourable Sinclair will be […]
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Read MoreSioux Valley Dakota Nation one step closer to its own CFS laws – APTN News
Jul 28, 2022 Another First Nation in Manitoba is one step closer to having its own child and family services (CFS) legislation. The Sioux Valley Dakota Nation’s community agency Dakota Tiwahe Services is officially mandated as a CFS agency by the provincial government. Under the provincial mandate, Dakota Tiwahe Services will provide CFS services to […]
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Read MoreA Seismic Legal Decision – Court of Queen’s Bench Judge finds that Manitoba’s actions and law prohibiting children in care from reclaiming $335 million of misappropriated benefits was unconstitutional and discriminated against Indigenous foster children in breach of their Charter rights as Canadian Citizens
The Cochrane Saxberg legal team is pleased to announce that we have won a landmark case against the Province of Manitoba for their illegal taking of money from Indigenous children in care. “This is a historic win for Indigenous children and the victory clears the path for the return of $250 million to Indigenous children […]
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Read MoreMétis collective RRE faces backlash over governance workshop at MMF meeting – APTN
Apr 08, 2022 The 2022 Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF)’s Annual General Assembly (AGA) was filled with new initiatives for the Métis Nation – and new conflicts. The AGA was held March 25-27, the same time that the Indigenous delegation headed to Rome. At the AGA, leaders went over the MMF’s latest accomplishments. MMF President David […]
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Read MoreLaw Makers program connects Indigenous high school and UM students – UM today
April 5, 2022 What to do after high school is a daunting decision for any young person. The idea of post-secondary education had not even crossed high school student D’Andra (Dia) Scherban’s mind before participating in the new Law Makers program at Maples Collegiate. But their experience working with mentors from the University of Manitoba’s […]
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Read MoreProvince Appoints Eleven Manitoba Lawyers to Queen’s Counsel for 2021
January 25, 2022 Honorary Title Recognizes Exceptional Merit in Law Profession: Goertzen The Manitoba government has appointed 11 Manitoba lawyers as Queen’s counsel to recognize their extraordinary contributions to the practise of law, Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced today. “The lawyers we are honouring today showcase the very best of their profession,” said Goertzen. “These […]
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Read MoreLaw Society of Manitoba Announces New Indigenous Advisory Committee with The Honourable Murray Sinclair and Associate Jessica Saunders as Chair and Vice Chair
On July 20, 2021, the Law Society of Manitoba announced the establishment of its first ever Indigenous Advisory Committee. The Honourable Murray Sinclair has been appointed as the Chair and Jessica Saunders has been appointed as the Vice Chair. The Indigenous Advisory Committee is comprised of Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, Law Society Benchers, and Indigenous and […]
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