Catching Up with John Borrows

Max sits down with a very distinguished guest, Professor John Borrows, to discuss his prolific career in Indigenous Law and his Anishinaabe roots. Professor Borrows is currently teaching at the University of Toronto Law School and has long held ties with the University of Victoria Law School.

Hosted, recorded, and edited by Max Gross.

Theme song by Max Gross.

Distributed by CFUV Radio in Victoria, BC.

Field School: W̱SÁNEĆ Pit Cook

Come along for a pit cook with W̱SÁNEĆ community leaders, Earl Claxton Jr. and John-Bradley Williams, on their territory. This pit cook was done as part of a field course taught by Professor Robert Clifford through the University of Victoria Law School and the University of British Columbia Law School.

Produced and edited by Max Gross.

Theme song by Max Gross.

Distributed by CFUV Radio in Victoria, BC.

La Rose v Canada: Positive Section 7 Rights and Environmental Public Interest Litigation with Professor Chris Tollefson

The Federal COurt of Appeal recently held in La Rose v Canada 2023 FCA 241 that the novel claims of the youth challenging the fedral government’s response to climate change can proceed to trial. Indi and Professor Chris Tollefson, who is co-counsel for the youth, discuss climate litigation, positive section 7 rights and what this discussion will mean going forward.

Hosted and edited by Indi Smart.

Theme song by Max Gross.

Recorded at and distributed by CFUV Radio in Victoria, BC.

Tsilhqot’in Law and the 2014 Land Title Case with Chief Roger Williams

In 2014 the SCC unanimously recognized in Tsilhqot’in Nation v British Columbia that the Tsilhqot’in Nation has aboriginal title of over 1750 square kilometers of land in BC. Indi talks to Chief Roger William, the original named plaintiff in the land title case, to discuss Tsilhqot’in law, the case, and his community’s future.

Hosted and edited by Indi Smart.

Theme song by Max Gross.

Distributed by CFUV Radio in Victoria, BC.