Marina Thompson

Revitalizing Indigenous Laws

Indigenous Law Research Unit at UVic takes a relationship-first approach to working with Indigenous nations to revitalize their laws In 2019, the Government of British Columbia passed the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (“Declaration Act”). Strengthening Indigenous legal orders is essential to fulfilling the Declaration Act. That’s why the Foundation granted $1.2 million …

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Supporting racial justice in the legal system

The Foundation makes a significant investment to advance racial justice Systemic racism and racial injustice impact racialized people and communities in BC in many different ways. Racialized people, including Indigenous Peoples, Black people and people of colour, experience systemic racism that affects many facets of their lives, and that is a part of many of …

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Second Round of Racial Justice Grants Call Now Open

The Law Foundation of BC is excited to announce the second round of the Racial Justice Grants Call, offering Development Grants of up to $50,000 for one year. These short-term grants are intended to provide flexible funding for groups and organizations to develop capacity, early-stage ideas, and plans that may lead to new programming, projects, …

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