Audio / Visual
LRWC, Mining Watch Canada, Rights Watch and Others Call for Justice in Honduras | Video
15/04/2016
LRWC, Mining Watch Canada, Rights Watch and others are calling for justice in Honduras. Videos can be viewed here. … [Read more...]
Claire L’Heureux-Dubé – The Development of International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
15/06/2015
Full Text (.doc) Mme Claire L'Heureux-Dubé traces the development of international human rights law from foundation of the United Nations to the creation of major human rights instruments and their incorporation into domestic legal systems throughout the world. Mme L'Heureux-Dubé, retired … [Read more...]
First Nations’ Rights Speaker Series: The Gap between Law and Practice – Cindy Blackstock: Justice for Children | Video
29/01/2015
Cindy Blackstock: Justice for Children Pt.1 Cindy Blackstock: Justice for Children Pt.2 Cindy Blackstock: Justice for Children Pt.3 Cindy Blackstock: Justice for Children Pt.4 … [Read more...]
Legal Aid: A Right or a Privilege | Video
18/11/2014
Author Lois Leslie explains international law rights to legal aid and how legal aid in BC fails to comply with international law standards. The panelists identify the consequences of inadequate legal aid and suggestions for change. Panelist are: Austin Cullen, Associate Chief Justice of the Supreme … [Read more...]
Robert Morales: Land Rights are Human Rights | Video
16/04/2014
Land Rights are Human Rights International human rights law can be a foundation for development of Canadian law Robert Morales Thursday, April 3, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Alice MacKay Room, Lower Level Central Library, 350 West Georgia St. International human rights law is the framework … [Read more...]
First Nations’ Rights Speaker Series: The Gap between Law and Practice – May 1, 2014 | Poster
09/04/2014
Full PDF Poster Pipelines and Indigenous Sovereignty: Kinder Morgan and Northern Gateway Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, President of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs and Chair of the OkanaganNation Alliance, with Ardith Walkem, lawyer, author and member of Nlaka'pamux Nation. Thursday, May … [Read more...]
Grand Chief Edward John – Consent or Consultation: Examining the Gap | Video
20/03/2014
Consent or Consultation: Examining the Gap (Part 1): Consent or Consultation: Examining the Gap (Part 2): Consent or Consultation: Examining the Gap (Part 3): Audio Resources: Podcast Download Centre To save each file, right-click the link and select "Download Linked File … [Read more...]
Consent or Consultation: Examining the Gap Powerpoint Presentation
19/02/2014
Powerpoint Slides Grand Chief Edward John examines the gap between Canadian and international law—including the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples—regarding the right to consent and the duty to consult First Nations on issues affecting their rights. Grand Chief John is a … [Read more...]
First Nations’ Rights Speaker Series: The Gap between Law and Practice – Feb 20, 2014
13/02/2014
Full PDF Poster Dr. Sayers is a Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Victoria. She has served as Chief of the Hupacasath Nation, in the political executive of the First Nations Summit and as a member of the Leadership Council of BC. Thursday, Feb. 20, 7:00 – 8:30 … [Read more...]
Savage Anxieties | Video
21/11/2013
Savage Anxieties Part 1: The Doctrine of Discovery Savage Anxieties Part 2: The Doctrine of Discovery As It Applies to Canada Savage Anxieties Part 3: The Hul'qumi'num Case before the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights Savage Anxieties Part 4: Q & A with Prof. Robert … [Read more...]
