AFN National Forum on Justice: Revitalization of First Nations Laws and Legal Orders
About the Event National Justice Forum on Revitalization of First Nations Laws and Legal Orders
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will be co-hosting a National Justice Forum, alongside the British Columbia First Nations Justice Council, which aims to provide First Nations an opportunity to discuss the revitalization of First Nations laws and legal orders that will inform the implementation of the First Nations component of the Indigenous Justice Strategy. The Forum will provide a space for First Nations throughout Canada to share knowledge and advance efforts to revitalize First Nations justice processes, laws, and legal systems.
How to Attend
Find out how to register, how to get there, and where to stay.
Registration
Who should attend?
- First Nations Chiefs and Council and technicians
- First Nations legal professionals interested in advancing the Indigenous Justice Strategy and First Nations Chapter priorities
- First Nations youth
- Lawyers
- Law Students
There is a fee to register for in-person attendance and virtual registration is provided at no cost.
Please select from the options below to register:
- In-Person: April 2-3, 2025, 9:00 am-5:00 pm PT
- Online: April 2-3, 2025, 9:00 am-5:00 pm PT
Virtual participants will receive an email closer to the Forum date with information including:
- Virtual meeting link.
- French language simultaneous translation will only be available online.
The AFN is inviting law students attending law schools in Canada who are interested in participating in-person at the forum, to submit a one-page statement indicating why you are interested in the topic of the forum, Revitalization of First Nations Laws and Legal Orders, along with a resume for consideration. Please send submissions to the AFN Justice Sector, via email to sbean@afn.ca, by no later than Friday, February 28, 2025. The registration fee, travel and accommodations will be covered for up to 10 law students. Those selected will be asked to provide a brief reflections paper after the event.
More information and updates on this National Justice Forum will be available on the AFN website (www.afn.ca).
Should you have any questions or need technical assistance, please email us at sbean@afn.ca.
