On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we encourage everyone to reflect on the words Every Child Matters. Today and every day, we should honour the children who never returned home, recognize the trauma and losses experienced by Indigenous Peoples, and have meaningful conversations so that we educate ourselves on the Calls to Action of the TRC and begin putting reconciliation into action as allies.
Today, lawyers and staff came together to reflect on what reconciliation means for us as a firm, and to reaffirm our commitment to honouring and learning about the distinct cultures and histories of Indigenous peoples. We had the pleasure of learning from Cedar Spoon Catering about the traditional pantry used by First Nations, and the evolution of Indigenous culinary practices in Canada.
On September 25, 2004, Foglers hosted an exclusive discussion on the intricate interplay between inherent jurisdiction and Canada’s political, economic, and legal landscapes.
Featuring an extraordinary panel of Indigenous female trailblazers, whose vision, perspectives, and actions are transforming the narrative on reconciliation and effecting change across the country, from the boardroom to the courtroom.
Panellists:
Chief Claire Sault, Chief, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
Chief Kelly LaRocca, Chief, Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation
Jody Wilson-Raybould, Former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
Katherine Hensel, Partner & Indigenous Practice Group Co-Chair, Fogler, Rubinoff LLP
Drawing from their vast experiences in politics, leadership, and law, our panellists shared invaluable insights on reconciliation, economic equality for Indigenous Peoples, and the evolving legal and political landscape.
Thank you to our co-sponsors Envest Corp., Bullfrog Power and the Global Indigenous Development Trust for helping create this platform for critical dialogue. The discussion inspired attendees and reinforced our commitment to advancing these crucial conversations.
Today on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we celebrate the heritage, cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. Now more than ever, it is incumbent on us all to reframe our worldview and honour Indigenous history and experiences in our province and across the country. We encourage everyone to take the time to learn about Indigenous histories and cultures, support Indigenous-owned businesses, and amplify Indigenous voices.
Here are a few educational resources you may want to explore:
https://native-land.ca/ – Native Land Digital strives to create and foster conversations about the history of colonialism, Indigenous ways of knowing, and settler-Indigenous relations, through educational resources such as our map and Territory Acknowledgement Guide.
https://lnkd.in/eMy3TrP – FirstVoices is a collaborative platform where Indigenous communities manage, curate and share their languages.
https://lnkd.in/gfAdnpB – Indigenous Canada is a 12-lesson Massive Open Online Course from the Faculty of Native Studies that explores the different histories and contemporary perspectives of Indigenous peoples living in Canada.
Today we had the pleasure of welcoming Douglas Elliott to the firm who spoke to us about “The LGBT Purge: Canada’s Journey from Injustice to Justice” and the important work of the LGBT Purge Fund | Le Fonds Purge LGBT.
Dr. Elliott was the lead counsel in the LGBT Purge class actions and is a member of the Board of Directors of the LGBT Purge Fund. In addition to his numerous past awards, the Advocates’ Society will confirm on him the Award of Justice on June 26, 2024.
His presentation discussed the four phases of Canada’s LGBT Purge, and in particular, the role of lawyers in each phase.
Last week, in honor of International Women’s Day, our firm came together and assembled 60 Welcome Kits for the Red Door Family Shelter and Interval House.
A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support at-risk women in our community and to Teodora Obradovic and Hailey Abramsky who organized this women@foglers initiative to celebrate our commitment to empowering and supporting women at the firm and in our community.
“Each one of you contributes in a meaningful way to the fabric of our firm, enriching it with diverse perspectives, skills, and experiences. Together, we form a supportive community where we can lean on each other during challenging times and celebrate our successes together. Your dedication and resilience inspire us all to continue striving for excellence and making a difference in the lives of our clients and each other.”
Karen Rosen, Partner
We’re thrilled to participate in this year’s 2SLGBTQ+ Bay Street Firm Hop once again! If you’re a law student and identify as a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, don’t miss this opportunity to learn about our firm. Capacity is limited and registration is on a first come basis. Please register by Thursday, March 14, 2024 via this link:
In celebration of Black History Month, our firm had the pleasure of learning from Chef Deon King, founder and CEO of King Catering and enjoying his fabulous Caribbean cuisine.
To mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, this week Foglers welcomed Tracey Lindberg, an award-winning academic writer, Professor of Law and acclaimed author of Birdie. Professor Lindberg shared with us her perspective on reconciliation and what meaningful relationship building looks like. Today and beyond, we encourage everyone to reflect on the trauma committed against Indigenous Peoples, to educate themselves on the Calls to Action of the TRC and begin putting reconciliation into action as allies.
As part of Pride month, Foglers welcomed Lisa DelCol from Toronto PFlag.
Toronto PFlag is a non-profit organization that promotes the health and well-being for LGBTQ2S+ people and their families together through support and education.
Lisa spoke to our firm about “How to be an Ally.” Her presentation covered important topics like coming out at work, the power of allies and what you can do to make your workplace more welcoming.
Calling all 2SLGBTQ+ law students who will be applying to recruits in Toronto in 2023! We hope you’ll join us at this year’s in-person Toronto 2SLGBTQ+ Firm Hop. The Canadian Association of LGBTQ2S+ Lawyers is proud to be organizing the 2023 Toronto 2SLGBTQ+ Firm Hop, taking place from Monday, March 13, to Friday March 17, 2023. Students are able to choose which firms they’re interested in touring (each firm tour lasts 1 hour) but must choose a minimum of 7 (with the maximum number of available firm tours being 26).
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