This award is given to law students of Indigenous ancestry who have shown consistent dedication to Indigenous people in the field of law. It recognizes an individual contribution to the Aboriginal Lawyers Forum (ALF) in working to enhance the stature and influence of Indigenous people in the legal profession. There will be three awards given, one for each of the three law schools in BC.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the award, a nominee must:
- be a student at one of the three BC law schools;
- not be a current member of the ALF Executive;
- have demonstrated outstanding contribution in the area Indigenous people in the law, including any or all of the following activities:
- supporting ALF initiatives;
- mentoring and supporting Indigenous law students;
- involvement in an Indigenous or Aboriginal Law Students’ Association or similar group;
- contributing to programs and services that support Indigenous law students;
Amount of Award
The recipients of the 2023 ALF Student Appreciation Award were awarded $1000 each.
Presentation
The ALF Student Appreciation Award is presented at the Annual ALF Holiday Banquet.