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UBC course seeks to teach law students impact of colonialism on First Nations

Thursday, September 07, 2017 @ 01:05 PM | By Donalee Moulton

Law school is in, and this year the University of British Columbia is offering students, faculty, staff and alumni the opportunity to see the world through new eyes. It has launched a Cultural Competency Certificate — believed to be the first in the country — to help participants connect with the Indigenous community and reflect on the impact of Canada’s colonial legal system.

Patricia Barkaskas, left, with Dana-Lyn MackenzieThe certificate is a starting point, said Patricia Barkaskas, an instructor in the Peter A. Allard School of...

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