Halie Kwanxwa'loga Bruce
Legal Foundations of Best Interest of the Child in BC [37min]

Date:

March 6, 2020

Course:

Access to Justice for Children 2020: Best Interests of the Child

Contributor(s):

Halie Kwanxwa'loga Bruce

Suzanne S. Williams

Aboriginal Law » Child protection, Rights
Family Law » Adoption, ADR, Child protection, Client Relations, Custody and access, Division of property, Divorce, Ethics, General, Guardianship, Multiculturalism, Professional Responsibility, Separation agreements, Unrepresented Litigants
Human Rights » Client Relations, Ethics, General, Professional Responsibility
Immigration » Client Relations, Practice, Professional Responsibility

Presentation Content:

Best Interests of the Child—Legal Foundations
Handout: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Summary (Provision, Protection, Participation Rights)

Child Participation and Legal Representation [2h 2min]

Date:

March 6, 2020

Course:

Access to Justice for Children 2020: Best Interests of the Child

Contributor(s):

Halie Kwanxwa'loga Bruce

The Honourable Donna J. Martinson, QC

The Honourable Judge Rose Raven

Cheyenne Stonechild

Suzette Narbonne

Sahara Davis

Aboriginal Law » Child protection, Rights
ADR » Mediation--family law
Family Law » Adoption, Child protection, Client Relations, Custody and access, Division of property, Divorce, Ethics, General, Guardianship, Multiculturalism, Professional Responsibility, Separation agreements, Unrepresented Litigants
Human Rights » Client Relations, Ethics, General, Professional Responsibility
Immigration » Client Relations, Practice, Professional Responsibility

Presentation Content:

Handout: Practical Guide/Checklist: Implementing Child Rights Safeguards and Guarantees in Family Court Processes
Implementing Children's Participation in Family Court Cases: View of the Child and Beyond
Practical Guide/Checklist: Implementing Child Rights Safeguards and Guarantees in Court Processes (Overview)

Bringing it all Together. Developing a Practice Framework to Implement Best Interest of the Child and Advance Children's Access to Justice in British Columbia [28min]

Date:

March 6, 2020

Course:

Access to Justice for Children 2020: Best Interests of the Child

Contributor(s):

Halie Kwanxwa'loga Bruce

The Honourable Donna J. Martinson, QC

Jane B. Morley, QC

Suzanne S. Williams

Aboriginal Law » Child protection, Rights
Family Law » Adoption, ADR, Child protection, Client Relations, Custody and access, Division of property, Divorce, Ethics, General, Guardianship, Multiculturalism, Professional Responsibility, Separation agreements, Unrepresented Litigants
Human Rights » Client Relations, Ethics, General, Professional Responsibility
Immigration » Client Relations, Practice, Professional Responsibility

Presentation Content:

Handout: Annex — Report to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child
Handout: CBA Child and Youth Law Section Alternative Report to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child
Handout: CBA Child and Youth Law Section Alternative Report to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child
Handout: Statement of Commitment — Adverse Childhood Experiences and the Family Justice System

Therapeutic Justice and Trauma Informed Practice [1h 9min]

Date:

November 15, 2018

Course:

Gladue Submissions 2018

Contributor(s):

Halie Kwanxwa'loga Bruce

Laura A. Matthews

Ardith Walpetko We’dalx Walkem, QC

Aboriginal Law » Criminal justice system, General
Criminal Law » Sentencing

Gathering Information: The Interview [1h 32min]

Date:

November 15, 2018

Course:

Gladue Submissions 2018

Contributor(s):

Halie Kwanxwa'loga Bruce

Sandra Sinclair

Mitch Walker

Aboriginal Law » Criminal justice system, General
Criminal Law » Sentencing

Questions and Discussion [20min]

Date:

November 15, 2018

Course:

Gladue Submissions 2018

Contributor(s):

Rhaea Bailey

Halie Kwanxwa'loga Bruce

Aboriginal Law » Criminal justice system, General
Criminal Law » Sentencing

Child Protection [43min]

Date:

May 11, 2017

Course:

Access to Justice for Children Conference: Child Rights in Action 2017

Contributor(s):

Halie Kwanxwa'loga Bruce

Grand Chief Edward Akile Ch'oh John

Suzanne S. Williams

Aboriginal Law » Child protection, Family law, Practice, Rights
Family Law » Child protection, Client Relations, Custody and access, Ethics, General, Guardianship, Multiculturalism
Human Rights » General
Practice Management » Client Relations, Ethics

New Developments in First Nations Business and Governance [1h 21min]

Date:

June 2, 2016

Course:

First Nations Governance and Business Development 2016

Contributor(s):

Halie (Kwanxwa'loga) Bruce

Pekultn Siyam Chief Dale Harry

Michael J. McDonald

Aboriginal Law » Business and aboriginal law, Lands and title, Self-government , Tax issues
Tax » Aboriginal tax issues

Indigenous Justice for Children [1h 17min]

Date:

May 14, 2015

Course:

Access to Justice for Children Conference 2015

Contributor(s):

Halie (Kwanxwa'loga) Bruce

Hadley Friedland

Dr. Val Napoleon

Sarah J. Rauch

Ardith (Walpetko We’dalx) Walkem

Aboriginal Law » Child protection, Family law, General
Family Law » Child protection, General
Litigation » Infants
Practice Management » Client Relations