As part of a research unit that supports community-led projects to uphold Indigenous law, ethics and how they work in relationship to Indigenous law is vital to my work. How am I accountable to the communities I serve?

Join me as I reflect on the Building Indigenous Legal Lodges gathering that took place recently in beautiful Kananaskis.

Membership is more than Indian Act status - it is identity, governance, and the future. This post explores section 10 of the Indian Act and the opportunity for Nations to reclaim belonging and strengthen Nationhood on their own terms.

Tawow! Today’s post will briefly touch on Bill S-2 . Specifically, the proposed amendments to the Indian Act that seek to address ongoing inequities , such as those from former enfranchisement provisions. The debate around Bill S-2 is extensive. Bill S-2’s proposed amendments include changes to enfranchisement, deregistration, home band membership, and specific offensive and outdated language. If passed, Bill S-2 would change who has status under the Indian Act . It would