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Advocacy & Policy
CBABC develops and advocates for law and policy reform to achieve meaningful change for Indigenous peoples. These advocacy efforts take place through recommendations to government, the professional regulator, and the courts.
Agenda for Justice presents more than 30 recommendations to help B.C. government solves pressing challenges including those affecting Indigenous people.
On Matters of Indigenous Justice offers an overview of the issues impacting Indigenous justice in BC, with 27 recommendations for improvement.
This area of advocacy is primarily developed by the Truth and Reconciliation Committee, which includes Indigenous and non-Indigenous CBABC members.
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Support for Indigenous Lawyers
CBABC encourages and creates environments for Indigenous lawyers to be welcomed and feel supported.
CBABC Aboriginal Lawyers Forum
A networking and mentoring forum for law students, law graduates and lawyers.The Warrior Project
Helps fund articling positions for Indigenous students in B.C.Indigenous Lawyers Waiver of Dues Program
Seeks to make CBABC accessible to those who would otherwise be unable to afford membership.The Aboriginal Law Student Scholarship Trust
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Indigenous Leadership & Profile
CBABC offers many opportunities for Indigenous lawyers to build profile and advancement in the legal profession.
Governance Roles
CBABC holds space on our Board of Directors and select Committees for Indigenous representatives, some of whom are appointed by the Aboriginal Lawyers Forum.
Board of Directors
Adam Munnings
Policy & Advocacy Committee
Breanne Martin
Access to Justice Committee
Isabel Jackson
BarTalk Editorial Committee
Isabel Jackson (chair)
Truth & Reconciliation Committee
Andrea Glen
Katarina SawchukEquity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee
Katarina Sawchuk
Building Profile
Since 2017, BarTalk magazine has hosted a regular column, Indigenous Matters, profiling Indigenous contributors and topics.
The Aboriginal Lawyers Forum recognizes Indigenous lawyers and students through two annual awards, the ALF Special Contribution Award and ALF Student Appreciation Award.
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Progress Reports
The CBABC Reconciliation Action Plan covers a three-year period from 2023 to 2025. Progress is reported in the CBABC Annual Report.
Taking Action on Reconciliation
The CBABC Reconciliation Action Plan, developed with Indigenous and non-Indigenous members, is guided by the Truth & Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action.
The plan, from 2023 to 2025, guides the Board in establishing priorities and objectives to progress reconciliation.
