Trudeau Fellowship recognizes Val Napoleon and her work in Indigenous law – UVic News

April 30, 2026

University of Victoria (UVic) Law professor, Val Napoleon sees a bold new future for Canada’s legal landscape. She envisions equal footing for both Canadian and Indigenous law, bringing about deep societal transformation.

Her vision is now backed with recognition: Napoleon has been named a 2026 Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation Fellow.

Breaking ground in Indigenous law research

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