LAW 594 - Gladue Principles Seminar

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Faculty of Law

Students in this course will develop a critical understanding of the legal, social, cultural and economic contexts for implementing Gladue principles. Topics include the relevance of individual social and historic factors, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission final report, restorative justice practices, and the relationship of Gladue principles to Indigenous laws, Indigenous healing and ceremonial processes. Students will learn how report authors prepare reports for Court. Guest lectures and visits to Edmonton courts will be included when possible.