Indigenous Engagement in Regulatory Matters Report and Recommendations

The Law Society is currently working to implement the recommendations of the Indigenous Engagement in Regulatory Matters report, which was approved by Benchers at the July 14, 2023 meeting.

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The objective of the report, created by the Indigenous Engagement in Regulatory Matters Task Force, was to identify systemic barriers experienced by Indigenous complainants and witnesses, and propose solutions to establish and maintain culturally safe and trauma-informed regulatory processes. The report addresses the Law Society’s need, and desire, to reconcile its processes with Indigenous legal principles.

The recommendations include taking steps to build relationships, gain trust and become more proactive in preventing harm to Indigenous persons and communities and, more generally, the public. The Law Society will now begin implementing the recommendations of the report while ensuring there is effective oversight to protect the process.

The Law Society is committed to communicating regularly about the progress of implementing the recommendations, as well as continuing to engage with Indigenous stakeholders throughout the process.

Listen to our podcast episode

Learn about one of the most critical areas the Law Society is addressing, meaningful Indigenous reconciliation and cultural safety, in our  LawCastBC episode. Hear from Vicki George, Senior Advisor, Indigenous Engagement, who shares information on Indigenous initiatives aimed at removing barriers and improving cultural safety.

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