ILSA

The students that comprise the Indigenous Law Students’ Association (“ILSA”) at UBC Law welcome you to the community! The academic and social environments which you are about to enter are marked by inclusivity for all students. Respect for diversity has made UBC Law a leader in Canadian legal education. We recognize the Musqueam Nation on whose unceded land our campus is located.

ILSA maintains a vital role at UBC Law. First, it provides a community for law students to come together and share in educational and social activities.  Second, it seeks to develop Indigenous awareness, both at UBC and in the community, through initiatives such as our speaker series events which offer topical themes and reputed guest speakers. Third, ILSA seeks to provide a forum for students who are interested in Aboriginal Law to share and gain knowledge about Aboriginal legal issues, both on practical and theoretical levels.

Through the s. 35 module in 1L Constitutional Law, you will quickly become aware that Aboriginal law is a specialized area, in which the legal issues permeate every facet of the law. UBC Law provides significant breadth and depth in Aboriginal law course offerings, which attract the brightest Indigenous students from across Canada.

Stepping into another exciting year with a large Indigenous student body, ILSA plans to host exceptional events including the ILSA welcoming booth at Clubs Day, the annual Refoos to Lose foosball tournament, the Springtime BBQ, the ILSA Golf Tournament and Banquet and speaker series lectures that offer edifying information, not to mention lunchtime edibles!
If you have any questions and/or wish to participate in ILSA, please contact the Executive at ilsa.ubc@gmail.com and visit us on our website at http://ubcindigenouslaw.com/.

Kinana'skomitina'wa'w!