First Generation Network

Invitation to participate in a research study! The qualitative study examines educational decisions from childhood to adulthood unique to class, gender and family habitus and includes a focus group discussion and a photo-elicitation interview. To learn more, please contact Sophia Attema, sa00bq@brocku.

The First Generation Network is excited to announce its next virtual event, Torys Panel Event, a panel featuring lawyers from Torys LLP. On March 23rd, The Honourable Frank Iacobucci (retired Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada), John Terry, Valerie Helbronner and Ryan Lax will discuss their practices and experiences on a broad range of matters such as the duty to consult and treaty interpretation, including project work, advisory work, and litigation involving Indigenous ...legal matters. Members of the Torys team have been involved in notable matters such as Wataynikaneyap Power, the Trans Mountain Expansion Project and the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Process. You won’t want to miss this insightful discussion on this important area of law! More information about the panelists’ work can be found here: https://www.torys.com/expertise/services/indigenous/ Space is limited so please reserve your spot by completing the registration form linked below. The sign-up sheet will be open until we reach capacity. We look forward to seeing you there! https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLScCqRXDTvkESLDhuK/viewform

Thank you to our respective Justices and attendees for helping to make this insightful and inspiring Fireside Chat a success! It was an honour to hear more about Justice Amarshi and Justice Thomas’ unique journeys and how to practice resilience in the face of barriers.

REMINDER The First Generation Network is hosting an event with Justices Amarshi and Thomas on February 3rd, 2021 at 6:30pm EST / 3:30pm PST. Join us for an insightful conversation about their respective journeys in breaking barriers and resilience in overcoming imposter syndrome. Please reserve your spot by filling up the form linked below: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSfMDqTyd6N8lPxoa/viewform

The First Generation Network is excited to announce its next event featuring Justices Amarshi and Thomas on February 3rd, 2021 at 6:30pm EST / 3:30pm PST. Join us for an insightful conversation about their respective journeys in breaking barriers and resilience in overcoming imposter syndrome. Please reserve your spot by completing the registration form linked below. https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSfMDqTyd6N8lPxoa3/viewform

Thank you to everyone that took part in our Skills for Success event, which featured 53 representatives and lawyers from the BC and Ontario offices of Blakes, Dentons, McCarthys, Norton Rose, and Osler. Stay tuned for more First Generation Network events and opportunities!

Attention all FGN Law Students! FGN is excited to announce its first ever interactive info session in collaboration with Blakes, Dentons, McCarthys, Norton Rose, and Osler! This event will be held on January 8th, 2021. There will be representatives joining us from their respective regions (BC and Ontario). This is an opportunity for FGN students to sharpen their tools and learn skills to help them succeed as they embark on the legal recruitment process. Space is limited, so... sign up using the posted sign up sheet! It will be open until we reach capacity. You may sign up for whichever market you are interested in and ask any questions you may have in the question portion of the sign-up sheet. These questions are a great way to ensure that the topics discussed are relevant to current student needs, so please take advantage of that! We look forward to seeing you there! https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSfO1BjtQdLjO8mOWi/viewform

ONE WEEK AWAY! Attention all FGN Law Students! FGN is excited to announce a first ever interactive info session in collaboration with Blakes, Dentons, McCarthys, Norton Rose, and Osler! This event will be held on January 8th, 2021. There will be representatives joining us from their respective regions (BC and Ontario). This is an opportunity for FGN students to sharpen their tools and learn skills to help them succeed as they embark on their legal careers. Space is limited,... so keep an eye out for the sign up sheet, which will be going live on December 21st, 2020! The sign up sheet will be open until we reach capacity. Please sign up for whichever market you are interested in and ask any questions you may have in the question portion of the sign-up sheet. We look forward to seeing you there!