January 13, 2021FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OTTAWA, ONT – The Indigenous Bar Association in Canada (the “IBA”) congratulates Helen Gertrude Semaganis on her Queen’s Counsel designation. Helen Semaganis is a member of the Poundmaker Cree Nation in Saskatchewan and was called to the Bar in 1996. Helen has practised in the areas of family, employment, wills … Continued
January 12, 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OTTAWA, ON – The Indigenous Bar Association in Canada (the “IBA”) congratulates Justice Ardith (Walpetko We’dalx) Walkem on her appointment to the British Columbia Supreme Court. Justice Walkem is a member of the Nlaka’pamux Nation who has practiced in the areas of Aboriginal and Indigenous law since she was called … Continued
OTTAWA, ON – Judge Brass’ appointment to the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan, on November 23, 2018, is celebrated by all members of the Indigenous Bar Association. Judge Brass is a Saulteaux woman from the Peepeekisis First Nation of the Treaty 4 Territory of Saskatchewan. In 1997, she received a law degree from the University of … Continued
Kathleen Lickers is honoured at the IBA Gala surrounded by fellow IPC (Photo supplied by Laura Sharp) The Indigenous Bar Association was honoured to designate Kathleen N. Lickers as Indigenous Peoples’ Counsel at the 30th Annual Conference of the Indigenous Bar Association. Kathleen is Haudenosaunee from Six Nations of the Grand River. Jeffery Hewitt (General … Continued
Please join the Indigenous Bar Association in congratulating David C. Nahwegahbow, I.P.C., upon receiving a Law Society of Upper Canada Medal. The Law Society’s Medal is awarded to outstanding lawyers in Ontario in recognition of exceptional service. David is a founding member of the IBA and former IBA President. David has been widely recognized as … Continued
The Native Law Centre is pleased to present the Distinguished Aboriginal Lawyer Achievement Award to Roger Jones, Senior Legal Advisor to the Assembly of First Nations. This prestigious continental honour is presented every decade to an Aboriginal lawyer who exemplifies the best practices and recognizes significant career achievements . These peer-based awards are dedicated to … Continued
