June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to reflect on the rich cultural and spiritual contributions Indigenous people bring to the fabric of this land. It’s also a time to consider the ways the justice system, and we as lawyers, serve Indigenous people.
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyer Justin Hjelsvold appeared on Edmonton’s Global News morning program to give a high-level view of the over representation of Indigenous people in the justice system, Gladue reports, and their impact. (Note: this is not for training purposes.)