On June 2, 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada released its Executive Summary and 94 Calls to Action. Among them, Call to Action 27 urged the legal profession to ensure that lawyers receive appropriate cultural competency training, while Call to Action 28 emphasized the importance of legal education in reconciliation.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of that landmark moment.
Reflecting on Progress
As we mark this anniversary, we thank the over two thousand Manitoba lawyers who recently completed The Path Indigenous intercultural awareness and competency training. This important initiative responds directly to the TRC’s call for greater education on the history and rights of Indigenous peoples.
While The Path represents significant progress, reconciliation is not a one-time event—it is an ongoing journey that requires sustained effort and action. As part of this continued commitment, the Law Society is honoured to once again collaborate with our legal community partners in supporting an event hosted by Robson Hall, Faculty of Law, in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Friday, September 26.
Looking Ahead: Supporting Indigenous Youth
The Law Society has organized Northern Youth Outreach sessions to be held at a future date at the University College of the North campuses in The Pas and Thompson. These events will reach more than 700 students.
Through presentations by lawyers and judges, students will be encouraged to see the legal profession as a future path—one where their voices, perspectives, and leadership are needed and valued.
This outreach effort reflects our commitment to supporting Indigenous and underrepresented youth in fostering greater representation within the legal profession.
Reaffirming Our Commitment
Ten years after the release of the TRC’s Calls to Action, we reflect not only on the progress made but on the responsibilities that remain.
We reaffirm our commitment to reconciliation through action—by supporting cultural learning, advancing inclusion, and empowering the next generation of Indigenous legal professionals.
