Stare Indecisis Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Max sits down with a very distinguished guest, Professor John Borrows, to discuss his prolific career in Indigenous Law and his Anishinaabe roots. Professor Borrows is currently teaching at the University of Toronto Law School and has long held ties with the University of Victoria Law School.
Hosted, recorded, and edited by Max Gross.
Theme song by Max Gross.
Distributed by CFUV Radio in Victoria, BC.
Come along for a pit cook with W̱SÁNEĆ community leaders, Earl Claxton Jr. and John-Bradley Williams, on their territory. This pit cook was done as part of a field course taught by Professor Robert Clifford through the University of Victoria Law School and the University of British Columbia Law School.
Produced and edited by Max Gross.
Theme song by Max Gross.
Distributed by CFUV Radio in Victoria, BC.
Max sits down with legendary environmental law lawyer and fromer University of Victoria Professor Calvin Sandborn to talk about his long and incredible career.
Hosted and edited by Max Gross.
Theme song by Max Gross.
Recorded at, and distributed by, CFUV Radio in Victoria, BC.
The Federal COurt of Appeal recently held in La Rose v Canada 2023 FCA 241 that the novel claims of the youth challenging the fedral government’s response to climate change can proceed to trial. Indi and Professor Chris Tollefson, who is co-counsel for the youth, discuss climate litigation, positive section 7 rights and what this discussion will mean going forward.
Hosted and edited by Indi Smart.
Theme song by Max Gross.
Recorded at and distributed by CFUV Radio in Victoria, BC.
In 2014 the SCC unanimously recognized in Tsilhqot’in Nation v British Columbia that the Tsilhqot’in Nation has aboriginal title of over 1750 square kilometers of land in BC. Indi talks to Chief Roger William, the original named plaintiff in the land title case, to discuss Tsilhqot’in law, the case, and his community’s future.
Hosted and edited by Indi Smart.
Theme song by Max Gross.
Distributed by CFUV Radio in Victoria, BC.
Content warning: In this episode we discuss sexual assault and intimate partner violence, as well as survivors of sexual assault navigating reporting and trial. Stare Indecisis sits down with Camas Ussery, an author in Volume 27 of Appeal (published Spring 2022). We discuss Camas’ paper, “The Myth of the Ideal Victim: Combatting Misconceptions of Expected … Continue reading "Paper Preview: The Myth of the Ideal Victim"
Curious about Appeal? Wonder what it’s like to work on a law journal? Join podcast host Sarah Lachance in this new mini-series as she interviews different members of Appeal’s editorial board to learn more about the different departments, roles, and all the reasons you should get involved in the journal. Tune in this week to … Continue reading "Why Appeal? ft. Submissions Department’s Hilary Mutch"
Curious about Appeal? Wonder what it’s like to work on a law journal? Join podcast host Sarah Lachance in this new mini-series as she interviews different members of Appeal’s editorial board to learn more about the different departments, roles, and all the reasons you should get involved with the journal. Tune in this week to … Continue reading "Why Appeal? ft. Appeal’s Editor-in-Chief, Frances Miltimore"
On January 3, 2022 the Competition Bureau ordered Keurig, the maker of the ubiquitous single-use coffee pod, to pay a $3 million fine and change its coffee pod packaging following a complaint made about its advertising. Patrick McDermott, Stare Indecisis volunteer and member of the University of Victoria’s Environmental Law Club met with Calvin Sandborn, … Continue reading "Competition Bureau says “Peel, Dump, Toss” to Greenwashing"
Join podcast hosts and UVic Law students Sarah Lachance (2L, she/her), Camille O’Sullivan (2L, she/her), and Vinson Shih (3L, he/him) in this inaugural episode of Stare Indecisis as they get to know one another, exploring where they come from, their passions, and hopes for this brand new podcast season—We Are Not Really Strangers style. Hosts: … Continue reading "An Honest Introduction"
Stare Indecisis is on hiatus for the 2020-21 year. We hope to return for another year in 2021. In the meantime, please check out Volume 25 of Appeal: Review of Current Law and Law Reform.
In this episode, Amelia Philpott (Appeal author) and Tekahnawiiaks/Joyce King (director: Akwesasne Justice Department) provide insight into the effects of settler-created borders on Indigenous communities, particularly Akwesasne. They remind us to challenge the idea of a singular, one-sided interpretation of these obligations by explaining Haudenosaunee law, the Silver Covenant Chain and the value of promises and relationships. In her paper, Amelia argues that, in recent judgments, Canadian courts have mischaracterized the Crown’s Jay Treaty obligations related to mobility and border crossing rights for Indigenous peoples.
https://onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca/stareindecisis/wp-content/uploads/sites/3260/2019/08/MobilityRights-JoyceandAmel.mp3 Amelia’s paper can be found in Volume 24 of Appeal: Review of Current Law and Law Reform (which is now available for purchase by contacting appeal@uvic.ca).
In this On Retainer segment, UVic Law Dean Susan Breau shares stories of her favourite meal, her journey into law and her research. Her life, legal education and career have taken her all over the world – tune in to hear more about it !
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In this episode, Lee-Ann Conrod (Appeal author) and Professor Steven Penney (UoA) discuss the topic of Lee-Ann’s paper: smart devices in criminal investigations. Given the increasing pervasiveness of smart technologies in our everyday lives, the Court’s interpretation of section 8 of the Charter becomes increasingly important. Can you have social media AND privacy rights anymore?
https://onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca/stareindecisis/wp-content/uploads/sites/3260/2019/03/smart-devices-low-qual.mp3 Lee-Ann’s paper can be found in Volume 24 of Appeal: Review of Current Law and Law Reform (which is now available for purchase by contacting appeal@uvic.ca).
In 2018, Putting Trials on Trial: Sexual Assault and the Failure of the Legal Profession was published. In it, author Elaine Craig critically analyzes and exposes the systemic problems with the Canadian legal system in relation to sexual assault trials. Suzy Flader provides a review of this book in the 24th volume of Appeal. This episode provides yet another platform to talk about sexual violence, how its dealt with in courts and what can be done to ensure the Canadian criminal justice system does not contribute to the trauma of sexual assault survivors moving forward.
The contents of this episode, Suzy’s book review and Elaine’s book can be difficult and upsetting. Please practice self-care when you approach these materials.
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