Explore the impactful ways researchers are shaping meaningful change in Indigenous law. From Common Law’s efforts to foster reconciliation through emphasizing the unique roles of lawyers to Professor Aimée Craft’s research advancing Indigenous co-governance of water, these stories highlight powerful collaborations and milestones. Learn about Professor Chidi Oguamanam’s contributions to a groundbreaking treaty on genetic resources and traditional knowledge, the deep sovereignty expressed through Indigenous birthing practices, and the ongoing significance of Àbimì, a unique symbol of community created to support Common Law’s Indigenous learners. Finally, join us in celebrating the restoration of the Spirit Garden, a symbol of growth and renewal for the Fauteux community. Dive into these compelling stores that affirm the strength and vibrancy of Indigenous law and legal traditions.
Research Report 2023-2024
Indigenous Law and Legal Traditions
This page provides a glimpse of some of the major research and community initiatives in the area of Indigenous Law and Legal Traditions, including a response to Call to Action 28 and research initiatives that explore water governance and traditional knowledge.
Decolonizing learning and research
Call to Action 28
Call to Action 28
VIDEO – Moving forward on Call to Action 28 at the Common Law Section
A new video explores how the Common Law Section is recognizing the unique role that lawyers have to play in meaningful reconciliation.
Sustainable water governance
Sustainable water governance
Professor Aimée Craft’s Community Approach to Water Stewardship
The Decolonizing Water Project, co-led by Aimée Craft, is working to enhance effective, equitable Indigenous co-governance of water resources.
Global intellectual property
Global intellectual property
Chidi Oguamanam aids treaty on genetic resources and traditional knowledge
A new Treaty on Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge was born at the World Intellectual Property Organization.
Indigenous birthing
Indigenous birthing
Decolonizing birth: Aimée Craft aims to reclaim Indigenous birthing practices
For Indigenous women and nations, birthing babies is an expression of territorial sovereignty and an affirmation of their jurisdiction.
Celebrating the community
Community and togetherness
Community and togetherness
Àbimì turns five: Celebrating Indigenous artistry and community
This year Àbimì celebrates her fifth year, and she continues to hold deep significance for the Indigenous Law Learners in the Common Law Section.
Decolonizing the space
Decolonizing the space
Together again in the Spirit Garden learning from our Indigenous community
On June 12, 2024, members of the Fauteux community came together to restore the Sprit Garden for another season of growth.