NSBS President Melanie Petrunia’s Annual Meeting Speech
July 5, 2022
As we welcome our new President Melanie Petrunia, we would like to share a recording of the speech she gave at the Annual Meeting on June 18, 2022.
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Free access to subscription research databases at Halifax & Sydney Barristers’ Libraries
June 27, 2022
The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society is providing a suite of electronic resources from LexisNexis at the Halifax and Sydney Barristers’ libraries. Content includes…
Statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21, 2022
Today, we recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day. On this and every day we acknowledge the right to self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada, and celebrate their heritage, culture, and contributions.
2022 Race and the Law Essay Prize
June 13, 2022
We would like to congratulate our 2022 Race and the Law Essay Prize recipient, Michael Michel, for his paper, “Indigenous Self-Government and Criminal Law: The Path Towards Concurrent Jurisdiction in Canada.”
Recognizing Indigenous History Month
June 1, 2022
June is Indigenous History Month as we honour the history, heritage and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada. It is also an opportunity to recognize
2022 NSBS Presidents’ Leadership Award
May 24, 2022
A special congratulations to the 2022 recipient of the NSBS President’s Leadership Award Shaniqwa Thomas!