Established in 1912, the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan is the oldest law school in Western Canada, exemplifying a tradition of excellence in teaching, research and innovation. With a strong history in Indigenous legal education, developing strength in dispute resolution and access to justice, and leading emerging scholars in the fields of constitutional law, health law, criminal law and commercial law, the college also offers a highly-regarded mooting program, joint degree programs and global exchange opportunities.
Faculty of Law Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation
Nothing explicitly stated on the Faculty of Law website
Office of the Vice-Provost Indigenous Engagement at the University designs and manages the campus-wide University response to Truth and Reconciliation.
“We work within and outside the university to meet the unique needs of Indigenous students, staff, faculty and communities and uplift Indigenization by advancing initiatives and strategies that promotes Indigenous Knowledges and supports reconciliation and decolonization.
wāpa kih ôtēh nīkāhn
Tomorrow in the making, looking forward to tomorrow.
With and by Indigenous peoples and communities, the University of Saskatchewan will be recognized as the leader of Indigenization, Reconciliation and decolonization. Indigenous knowledges and wisdoms will be valued and positioned in a place of respectful prominence.
Call to Action # 28
We call upon law schools in Canada to require all law students to take a course in Aboriginal people and the law, which includes the history and legacy of residential schools, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Treaties and Aboriginal rights, Indigenous law, and Aboriginal–Crown relations. This will require skills-based training in intercultural competency, conflict resolution, human rights, and antiracism.
Mandatory Course: Yes
Law 232.3: Kwayeskastasowi – Setting Things Right: 3 Credits, 1 term
A course in Aboriginal people and the law, which includes the history and legacy of residential schools, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Treaties and Aboriginal rights, Indigenous law, and Aboriginal-Crown relations. This will require skills-based training in intercultural competency, conflict resolution, human rights, and anti-racism.
In addition, all upper year students (2L and 3L) are also required to complete one of the elective courses from an Indigenous/Aboriginal Law “Basket” as part of their mandatory Program Requirements.
Following is a list of electives for the 2023/2024 academic year:
| Term | Class | Class Title |
| 202301 | LAW232 | Kwayeskastasowin |
| 202301 | LAW308 | Global Indigenous Rights |
| 202301 | LAW341 | First Nations Econ Dev |
| 202301 | LAW443 | Indig Peoples & Crim Process |
| 202301 | LAW447 | Aboriginal Rights Moot |
| 202301 | LAW498 | Indigenous Nation Building |
| 202305 | LAW232 | Kwayeskastasowin |
| 202307 | LAW232 | Kwayeskastasowin |
| 202309 | LAW308 | Global Indigenous Rights |
| 202309 | LAW498 | Race and the Law |
| 202309 | LAW498 | Colonialism |
| 202401 | LAW232 | Kwayeskastasowin |
| 202401 | LAW341 | First Nations Econ Dev |
Faculty of Law Commitment to Call to Action # 28: 5 out of 5 = 100%
| Call to Action # 28: Compliance with mandatory Indigenous course content | |
| 1 | The history of Aboriginal peoples, including the history and legacy of residential schools |
| Yes. Covered in the mandatory course, Kwayeskastasowi – Setting Things Right | |
| 2 | The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples |
| Yes. Covered in the mandatory course, Kwayeskastasowi – Setting Things Right | |
| 3 | Treaties and Aboriginal rights |
| Yes. Covered in the mandatory course, Kwayeskastasowi – Setting Things Right | |
| 4 | Indigenous law |
| Yes. Covered in the mandatory course, Kwayeskastasowi – Setting Things Right | |
| 5 | Aboriginal–Crown Relations |
| Yes. Covered in the mandatory course, Kwayeskastasowi – Setting Things Right | |
Land Acknowledgement:
Located on Faculty of Law Home Page and the University of Saskatchewan Home Page
The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis.
NOTE:
All content has been submitted to the respective faculty for validation to ensure accuracy and currency as of the time of posting. The University of Saskatchewan College of Law did respond.
Managing Editor: Douglas Sinclair: Publisher, Indigenous Watchdog
Lead Researcher, Timothy Maton: Ph.D student