Beverley Jacobs
@bevisiting
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Mohawk, Bear Clan, Lawyer, Associate Prof at Windsor Law. PhD. Senior Advisor on Indigenous Relations and Outreach to the President of the University of Windsor
Six Nations (Part) 40, Ontario
Joined June 2011
Niawenkó:wa to all those who helped make #WhenthePINEneedlesFall a success 🙏🙏🙏
When the Pine Needles Fall, @EllenGabriel1 and I’s new book, is now in its third printing and officially a bestseller! Thanks for all the support🙏 @readBTLbooks is offering 20% off for the holidays if you want to read/gift Ellen’s decolonial brilliance: https://t.co/WnARTKGSWR
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Windsor Law has a history of working with local and regional artists to commission pieces for spaces throughout our building. Many of our previous artwork prior to the renovation of Windsor Law was collected by Deans, like former Dean Jeff Berryman, who was responsible for a
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Opinion: Canada is breaking its promise to thousands of dead and missing Indigenous children
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The government has dramatically scaled back a program aimed at assisting communities in documenting burial sites near former residential schools — placing vital work in jeopardy.
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Indigenous children were taken to this orphanage. I have seen the records. Please consider sharing so all Survivors are aware of the settlement.
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A Superior Court judge has approved a $65-million settlement between former residents of a Quebec City orphanage, a religious order and a local health authority.
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✊🏾The 16th session of the #EMRIP came to an end after five days of intense dialogue, concerns and proposals. ✍️🏾We discussed the coordination between the EMRIP, the UNPFII, the Special Rapporteur on Indigenous Peoples and the UN Voluntary Fund to advance our rights 🧑🏾⚖️The
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Proud to sit as a Board Member of Indigenous Peoples Rights International. See this Instagram post by @iprightsintl
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So excited that we will have Steven Newcomb @UWindsor Here’s link to register (in person & online aka hyflex): https://t.co/4vpZPZUUin
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Experience the unveiling of a novel multimedia storytelling project about identity and belonging created by students of Indigenous and immigrant backgrounds. Join us for the world premiere of #WhereWeStand hosted @woodlandcc, Brantford, Feb. 25, 1-4PM EST🔗 https://t.co/r2EtpVvivv
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Don't miss the special premieres of #WhereWeStand! ➡️Halifax, Nova Scotia, at @Pier21 on Feb. 23, 5-8 PM AST ➡️Brantford, Ontario, at @woodlandcc on Feb. 25, 1–4 PM EST Both events are free and open to the public. More info and to register: https://t.co/r2EtpVvivv
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This is criminal: High levels of carbon dioxide, mould found in homes on four remote Ontario First Nations: study https://t.co/CscjJFnANd
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Introducing Kahhori, the first Mohawk superhero. Never did I think I’d be able to bring a character like this to life; few roles mean as much as this one.
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Amongst the many tasks today, I presented about the importance of all lawyers learning about Indigenous Legal Orders and the truth about colonial law being used as a tool of legalized genocide
Dr. Jacob’s @bevisiting sharing her insight about indigenous legal order at @FOLA_tweets fall plenary.
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A memorable and notable time for Windsor Law. Chief Justice Wagner attended our opening weekend on Oct 27, and shared his impactful remarks with our alumni and community. Thank you Chief Justice Wagner!
Chief Justice Wagner spoke to members of the legal community in southwestern Ontario about the importance of outreach, access to justice, and openness at an event hosted last week by the @LawSocietyLSO and @ONCA_en.
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Throughout the weekend, alumni, community members, donors, and distinguished guests gathered to celebrate the grand inauguration of the new building. The festivities included an opening ceremony, guided tours, decade and club reunions, fostering lasting memories for years to come
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The Transforming Windsor Law Reopening was a resounding success, with over 300 alumni and supporters visiting the newly transformed Ron W. Ianni Building! 🥳🎉⚖️
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We also had a powerful opening address by Elder-in-Residence Myrna Kicknosway and smudged all attendees ❤️ #TWL
Last Friday, 20 distinguished judges from the Court of Appeal for Ontario, the province's highest court, joined over 200 Windsor Law students at the newly transformed building! ⚖️
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