Introduction
This course provides an introduction to Indigenous law throughout various contexts. Learn about the sources of Indigenous law, its history, and how it has been approached by judges in Canadian courts. Engage with examples of Indigenous law from diverse sources and build a foundation of knowledge for progressive learning opportunities of Indigenous law in action.
Acknowledgements
This course is being developed with a Judicial Planning Committee comprised of the following judges. We are thankful for their generosity of time and contributions:
- The Honourable Justice Aleta Cromwell, Supreme Court of Nova Scotia - Family Division
- The Honourable Justice Paul Favel, Federal Court
- The Honourable Justice Karen A. Crowshoe, Alberta Court of Justice
- The Honourable Justice André Chamberlain, Ontario Court of Justice
- The Honourable Justice Ardith Walkem, Supreme Court of British Columbia
The content of this course was last updated in March 2026.
We acknowledge the financial support of the Department of Justice Canada.
