Stare Indecisis

'Private' Forest Lands and Indigenous Laws: The Rich Legal Relations of Forest Lands on Vancouver Island

In the final episode of Season Six, hosts Caterina, Manisha, and Rosemary reflect on their favourite moments and key takeaways from the season. They are then joined by Dr. Van Wagner, who shares insights from her recent article, “The Legal Relations of 'Private' Forests: Making and Unmaking Private Forest Lands on Vancouver Island.” The discussion explores the legal histories of private forest lands, the role of Indigenous governance in land stewardship, and the need for justice, accountability, and sustainability in forest management. Follow us on Instagram @appealpodcast for more updates.   Hosted by Caterina Fusco, Manisha Mann, and Rosemary Xinhe Hu. Edited by Caterina Fusco, Manisha Mann, and Rosemary Xinhe Hu. Music: Positive Morning Vibes by Universfield -- Positive Morning Vibes by Universfield -- https://freesound.org/s/746212/ [https://freesound.org/s/746212/] -- License: Attribution 4.0-- License: Attribution 4.0 Recorded at, and distributed by, CFUV Radio in Victoria, BC.

Charity Law, Charter Scrutiny, and Articling Insights with Megan Walwyn

In this episode, Manisha and Caterina sit down with Megan Walwyn, a featured author in the upcoming 30th anniversary edition of the Appeal Law Journal. Megan discusses her thought-provoking article, "Does Canada’s Registered Charity Regime Withstand Charter Scrutiny." They discuss Megan’s journey to UVic Law, the inspiration behind her article, and the key insights she uncovered during her research. Megan then shares her perspectives on the evolving relationship between charity law and political influence in Canada. As an articling student, Megan also offers invaluable advice for law students and those preparing for their summer or articling positions. From navigating the articling process to building confidence and expertise in the legal field, this discussion is a must-listen for those embarking on their own legal careers. Follow us on Instagram @appealpodcast for more updates. Hosted by Manisha Mann and Caterina Fusco. Edited by Manisha Mann and Caterina Fusco. Music: Positive Morning Vibes by Universfield -- Positive Morning Vibes by Universfield -- https://freesound.org/s/746212/ [https://freesound.org/s/746212/] -- License: Attribution 4.0-- License: Attribution 4.0 Recorded at, and distributed by, CFUV Radio in Victoria, BC.

Carving Your Own Path in Public Interest Law

In this episode, Rosemary is joined by her friend Sophie Chen, a recent UVic Law alumni who is completing their articles at Together Against Poverty Society (TAPS), one of the biggest anti-poverty organizations on Vancouver Island. Rosemary also shares about her experience working as a summer student at West Coast Environmental Law. They both chat about how they sought out opportunities in public interest / social-justice oriented areas of law. Rosemary and Sophie also discuss leaning into mentorship from upper year students, and remind students that the law jobs available through On Campus Interviews (OCI’s) only represent a small portion of all the kinds of law jobs out there. “At the end of the day law is a very privileged profession which I think we all know -and I think it’s something to be conscious of that if you’re in a position to be in law school you’ve probably benefitted from some kind of privilege. And we’ve all entered a system - the legal system - which is a tool for marginalization and harm. And I think once you’ve entered that system, whether you expect it or not, you do have the choice of deciding what you’re going to do with the power that you’ve taken on, by choosing to be a lawyer. And there are always ways to minimize harm that you’re doing with that power.” – Sophie Chen Follow us on Instagram @appealpodcast for more updates. Positive Morning Vibes by Universfield -- https://freesound.org/s/746212/ [https://freesound.org/s/746212/] -- License: Attribution 4.0   Hosted and edited by Rosemary Hu. Recorded at, and distributed by, CFUV Radio in Victoria, BC.

A Day in the Life of a Corporate Lawyer: Employment Law Edition

In this episode, Caterina and Manisha welcome Katy Allen, a partner in the Labour, Employment, and Human Rights Group at Lawson Lundell. Katy shares her journey into law, her practical approach to addressing legal challenges, and what drew her to labour and employment law. Katy also provides invaluable tips for students and upcoming lawyers, from navigating corporate law to succeeding in articling and summer student positions. Follow us on Instagram @appealpodcast for more updates.   Hosted by Caterina Fusco and Manisha Mann. Edited by Caterina Fusco and Manisha Mann. Music: Positive Morning Vibes by Universfield -- Positive Morning Vibes by Universfield -- https://freesound.org/s/746212/ [https://freesound.org/s/746212/] -- License: Attribution 4.0-- License: Attribution 4.0 Recorded at, and distributed by, CFUV Radio in Victoria, BC.

The Rocher River Descendants' Wrongful Amalgamation and Fight for Legal Recognition

On this episode, Rosemary is joined by her friend Brad McQueen, who is part of the Tatsanottine Dene (also known as Rocher River descendants) in the Northwest Territories. They discuss how his community, who are Treaty 8 signatories, were wrongfully amalgamated by the federal government in the 1960s. Brad also shares that continuing his grandmother’s fight for their Nation to get re-established and regain rightful legal recognition is a huge reason why he is pursuing law school. In Rosemary and Brad’s chats, a resounding theme shines through: that despite a people’s displacement by the colonial government, the sense of knowing where you are from, deep in your bones, is unshakeable and cannot be taken away.  Learn more about the Rocher River descendants' fight for recognition through the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) 2 part series: https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/refugees-in-our-land-rocher-river-displaced-people/ [https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/refugees-in-our-land-rocher-river-displaced-people/] https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/aptn-investigates-refugees-in-our-land/ [https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/aptn-investigates-refugees-in-our-land/] Tugah Northern Adventures, Brad’s family’s dog sledding tour company in Yellowknife: https://www.tugah.com/aboutus [https://www.tugah.com/aboutus] Image description and credit: View of the Hudson’s Bay Store and Demilt Store in Rocher River in summer 1995. Credit: Northwest Territories Archives. Follow us on Instagram @appealpodcast for more updates. Positive Morning Vibes by Universfield -- https://freesound.org/s/746212/ [https://freesound.org/s/746212/] -- License: Attribution 4.0   Hosted and edited by Rosemary Hu. Recorded at, and distributed by, CFUV Radio in Victoria, BC.