This October, Aotearoa welcomes a distinguished delegation of Indigenous judges and legal scholars from Canada, the United States, and Samoa for a nationwide speaking tour. The tour is hosted in partnership with Te Kapuinga Whakawā Manatōpū (Māori Judges Incorporated Society), with support from the Borrin Foundation and the New Zealand Law Society.
In Aotearoa for the inaugural International Indigenous Judges Conference, six global thought leaders will share powerful insights into the complex intersections of Indigenous and state law. Central to the kōrero is the provocative question:
“Indigenous judging – or judges who happen to be Indigenous?”
As our country actively explores and debates the role of tikanga within the legal system, this tour provides a timely opportunity to engage with international perspectives and deepen our collective understanding of Indigenous jurisprudence.
Join us for an inspiring series of public events that will challenge, inform, and elevate the conversation on the place of Indigenous law in society.
SPEAKERS
The Honourable Justice Michelle O’Bonsawin
Supreme Court of Canada
The Honourable Justice Johanna Price
Court of King’s Bench of Alberta, Canada
The Honourable Judge Peggy L. Bird
Former Chief Judge, Pueblo of Pojoaque Tribal Court; over 19 years’ service as a tribal judge across multiple Pueblo Indian Nations, United States
Please see attached document for speaker profiles.
EVENT FORMAT
5:00pm: Guests arrive
5.45pm: Guests are seated
6.00pm: Lecture
7.00pm: Kai & mix and mingle
7.45pm: Event closes
Thank you for registering for the above event which is being held at the UC Law School in the Karl Popper Building.
The Karl Popper building is close to the Meremere Building (the Business School). Free carparking is available in the Law School car park, University Drive from 5pm onwards. Directions to the Karl Popper Building will be sign-posted from the carpark.
The format of the event is as follows:
• 5:00pm-5.45pm: Arrive at venue.
• 5.45pm-6.00pm: Guests are seated
• 5:55pm: Welcome by UC Law Dean Dr Petra Butler
• 6.00pm: Introductions by Judge Warren
• 6:05pm: Presentation
• 7.00pm-7.45pm: Mix,n,Mingle with food and refreshments
• 8:00pm: Event concludes
We look forward to you joining us at the event.
| Cost | ||
|---|---|---|
Lawyers & Judges I Indigenous Jurists and Academics Tour |
NZ$0.00Free | |
Students & Academics I Indigenous Jurists and Academics Tour |
NZ$0.00Free |
Faculty of Law, University of Canterbury
The Law Faculty is located in the Karl Popper Building. The event will be held in Karl Popper 105 on the ground floor of the building. Carparking is free in the Law School carpark on University Drive from 5pm.
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