First Nations Legal Studies
The Faculty of Law is a leader in First Nations legal education in North America. Since 1975, hundreds of Aboriginal students have graduated from the Faculty of Law. Many of these graduates are now leaders who have helped to redefine Aboriginal legal issues in Canada.
Our alumni include Judge Alfred Scow, the first Aboriginal lawyer and judge in British Columbia; His Honour Steven Point, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia; Grand Chief Ed John of the First Nations Summit; and Jody Wilson-Raybould, Regional Chief of the British Columbia Assembly of First Nations. Many more First Nations Legal Studies Program alumni are lawyers, judges, politicians, negotiators, advocates, educators and community leaders in British Columbia and across the country.
The primary objective of the First Nations Legal Studies Program is to enhance Aboriginal involvement in the legal profession by providing legal education relating to Aboriginal issues and supporting the legal education of Aboriginal students.
Contact Information
Gordon Christie, Director, First Nations Legal Studies
Gordon Christie, B.A., LL.B., Ph.D. (Inuvialuit) is a Co-Director of the First Nations Legal Studies Program. Professor Christie holds a full-time academic appointment as an associate professor.
Telephone: 604.822.9872
Fax: 604.822.8108
Email: christie@law.ubc.ca
Office: Allard Hall, Room 445
Darlene Johnston, Co-Director, First Nations Legal Studies
Darlene Johnston, B.A., LL.B., LL.M. (Chippewas of Nawash First Nation) is a Co-Director of the First Nations Legal Studies Program. Professor Johnston holds a full-time academic appointment as an associate professor.
Tel: 604.822.9517
Fax: 604.822.8108
E-mail: djohnston@law.ubc.ca
Office: Allard Hall, Room 352
Andrea Hilland - Associate Director, First Nations Legal Studies
Andrea Hilland, B.A., LL.B. (Nuxalk Nation) is the Associate Director of the First Nations Legal Studies Program. The Associate Director's role includes providing academic advice and admissions assistance to Aboriginal students.
Telephone: 604.822.2177
Fax: 604.822.8108
Email: hilland@law.ubc.ca
Office: Allard Hall, Room 157 |
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