RDC Sage Advice Speaker Series
Sep 24, 2025 to Mar 12, 2026 — 11:30 a.m. to 12:50 p.m.
Presented by the Reconciliation and Decolonization Committee (RDC)
Open to students, faculty and staff.
The Sage Advice Speaker Series invites thought leaders from across Canada to share knowledge, lived experience, and expertise on pressing issues affecting Indigenous communities.
From landmark legal decisions and environmental justice to systemic racism and the legacy of residential schools, each event sparks critical conversations at the intersection of Indigenous rights, law, and social justice.
Featuring a diverse range of voices—including alumni, politicians, authors, journalists, podcasters, and legal professionals—this series is a powerful platform for truth-telling, learning, and collective growth.
Feb 4, 2026 11:30 to 12:50 pm
Evolving Legal Landscape and Recap of Indigenous Case Law with First Peoples Law
FTX 302
The legal landscape surrounding Indigenous rights in Canada continues to evolve rapidly, with significant implications for governments, industry, and Indigenous communities alike.
This event brings together Kerry Young and Patricia Lawrence of First Peoples Law for a timely and in-depth discussion of recent developments in Indigenous law. Drawing on their extensive litigation and advisory experience, the speakers will examine emerging jurisprudence on key issues, including the reconciliation of Aboriginal title with fee simple land interests and evolving interpretations of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) in Canadian law.
Please register: https://bit.ly/4jENBiq
Past events:
Sept 24, 2025 | Emerging technology as a tool for self-determination in developing First Nations economies with Ethan Clark (CEO & Co-Founder, nationsfirst technologies) and Alexander Di Giovanni (General Counsel, nationsfirst technologies)
Nov 5, 2025 | with Senator Mary Jane McCallum. Insights from two private members' bills: Bill S-223 (45-1) and Bill S-224.