INDIGENOUS BAR ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF STUART WUTTKE TO INDIGENOUS PEOPLES COUNSEL

The Indigenous Bar Association in Canada (the “IBA”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Stuart Wuttke to the prestigious Indigenous Peoples Counsel (IPC) designation, recognizing his dedication and contributions to the advancement of Indigenous law, rights, and governance. This honor reflects Stuart's lifelong commitment to serving Indigenous communities and his unwavering advocacy for Indigenous jurisdiction, equity, and self-determination.

The IPC designation is reserved for distinguished Indigenous legal professionals who have demonstrated outstanding achievements and commitment to the Indigenous legal community and the ongoing fight for justice and equality. Stuart’s appointment recognizes his leadership within the field and his dedication to fostering an environment where Indigenous laws and knowledge systems are respected and integrated into broader legal landscapes.

On behalf of the IBA, Drew Lafond, President of the IBA, celebrated the appointment with the following words:

“Stuart’s appointment to the IPC designation is a testament to his relentless dedication to Indigenous advocacy and his profound impact on the Indigenous legal community. He exemplifies the values and integrity central to the IPC designation, and his work is an inspiration to all those committed to exercising Indigenous jurisdiction and advancing justice for our communities. The IBA is proud to stand beside Stuart in his journey, and we congratulate him on this well-deserved recognition.”

Stuart Wuttke joins a distinguished cohort of Indigenous legal professionals who have demonstrated excellence and leadership across Canada. His achievements serve as a beacon of hope and progress, strengthening Indigenous voices within the legal system.

The IBA is the national non-profit organization representing Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, and Inuit) lawyers (practicing and non-practicing), judges, legal academics and scholars, articling clerks and law students, including graduate and post-graduate law students and paralegals in Canada. The IBA’s mandate includes, inter alia, advocating for the recognition of Indigenous laws, legal traditions, protocols and processes; promoting the reform of policies and laws affecting Indigenous peoples in Canada; and fostering public awareness within the legal community in respect of legal and social issues of concern to Indigenous peoples in Canada. For more information, please visit www.indigenousbar.ca.