Introduction to Indigenous Law and Legal Traditions (LEG00326)

Overview

Delivery method

Online Self-Paced

Duration

1 hour

Audience

Legal Professionnals

Description

This one-hour self-paced online course introduces learners to Indigenous law and Indigenous legal traditions.

Content Warning: Please be advised that this course raises topics that may be emotionally challenging or triggering, such as discussions surrounding anti-indigenous and systemic racism, residential schools, assimilation, discrimination, and other negative impacts of colonization on Indigenous Peoples. We acknowledge the historical and intergenerational trauma that may be associated with these topics.

Learning Objectives / Topics covered

• Foundational concepts
• Examples of Indigenous laws and traditions
• Historical and ongoing impacts of colonization
• Significance, recognition and revitalization of Indigenous laws and legal traditions and their role in shaping future legal landscapes

Client: Indigenous Rights and Relations Portfolio in collaboration with the Centre of Expertise for Learning and Professional Development (CoELPD).

Cancelling your registration: Simply log into your JUScampus account and select "Unregister" from this event page.

Accommodation Measures: The Department of Justice is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free learning environment. If you need workplace accommodations to fully participate in this training, contact your manager or the Centre for Workplace Access-Ability, Health and Wellness. Please note, the CWAHW requires at least 72 hours to respond.

Please contact the Centre of Expertise for Learning and Professional Development (CoELPD):

• For training material, at least 5 business days before the training session if needed in advance.
• To flag any other requests or accommodations needs, at least 10 business days before the training session.
• For more information or if you have any issues with this course.

For information about the continuing professional development (CPD) hours for this course, please consult the 2026 Accreditation Summary.

If you have questions concerning the accreditation process, please contact our accreditation team by email (Accreditations@justice.gc.ca).