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February 9, 2023
Feb 13th Webinar – Violet King Henry: First Black Woman Lawyer in Canada
Each February, Canadians celebrate African Canadian / Black History Month with festivities and events honouring the legacy of Black Canadians. This year’s theme is “Ours to Tell”. On Feb 13th, learn more about the accomplishments, contributions and legacy of the first Black female lawyer in Canada, Violet King Henry, as her daughter, Jo-Anne Henry Bent shares her mother’s story in...
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October 2, 2019
Indigenous lawyer from Sask. honoured by Law Society of Ontario
Canoe Lake Cree Nation member Delia Opekokew awarded an honorary doctor of laws degree Reposted from the September 26, 2019 CBC News article with the permission of Kelly Provost Canoe Lake Cree Nation member Delia Opekokew received an honorary doctor of laws from the Law Society of Ontario on Sept. 25 at the call to the bar ceremony in Toronto. (Supplied...
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