Wolfgang Wuttke-Stanton is Anishininiwak from Kistiganwacheeng, also known as Garden Hill First Nation, located in northern Manitoba from his father's side. He is also Wukchumni from Tule River Indian Reservation located in central California from his mother's side. He is currently a 3L student and looks forward to helping the Indigenous community.

Samantha is a 3L in the English Common Law Program. She is Métis and German from Southern Ontario, with roots in Penetanguishene and Port Severn. She holds a B.A.H. in Criminal Justice & Public Policy from the University of Guelph. When not studying, she spends her time reading, hiking, and watching films. Her current to-be-read book is “Becoming a Matriarch” by Helen Knott. She is passionate about Indigenous law and hopes to one day help her community by advocating for the creation of a new Patent statute protecting Indigenous Knowledge.

Kaitlyn is a French-speaking Abenaki from Northern Ontario. She is a 3L student in the English Common Law program at the University of Ottawa where she also obtained her Bachelor of Social Sciences Honours degree in Criminology with a minor in law. She is passionate about criminal law and hopes to work with vulnerable populations in her future legal career.

Lauren Aussant (she/her) is a Michif Métis woman originally from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. She is a 1L student in the Programme de common law en français. She graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a Certificate in Politics and Law from the University of Saskatchewan in 2023. Lauren is passionate about human rights and advocacy and hopes to work in Indigenous and human rights law in the future.

Kerry-Ann Bellefleur est Innu, originaire de la communauté de Pessamit, sur le Nitassinan (Côte-Nord, Québec). Elle est présentement une étudiante de 1ère année dans le programme de Droit civil de l’Université d’Ottawa. Elle a toujours eu un intérêt particulier sur tout ce qui touche le droit autochtone et souhaite faire carrière dans ce domaine après ses études. Un jour, elle espère pouvoir défendre les droits de son peuple. 

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Kerry-Ann Bellefleur is Innu from Pessamit, on the Nitassinan (Côte-Nord, Québec). She is currently a 1L student in the Civil Law program at the University of Ottawa. She always had a special interest in everything related to Indigenous Law and wants to pursue a career in this field after her studies. One day, she hopes to advocate for her people’s rights.

Ben Surmachynski has roots in Kitigan Zibi and is from Ottawa, which is on unceded Algonquin Territory. He is a 1L in the English Common Law Program. He completed a Bachelor of Social Sciences in History and Political Science at the University of Ottawa. He has an interest in Aboriginal law, Indigenous law, and constitutional law. Ben specifically asked me to put “if you see me in the halls, come say hi!” (if you need a photo of what he looks like, he modeled for the orange tshirts).

Kameron McCue is of Anishnaabe and Settler descent. He is a member of Michipicoten First Nation. He went to secondary school at St. Charles College in Sudbury, where he competed in hockey and soccer and graduated with a French immersion certificate. He earned his BA with high distinction at Carleton University, where he studied History. He is currently a 1L student in the English Common Law program at the University of Ottawa. He is passionate about Indigenous law, public law, and contract law. Following the completion of his JD, Kameron hopes to make a positive impact in Michipicoten and Northern Ontario through the legal realm.

Jacob is a 2L in the Common Law Program.  Born in Ottawa, his heritage is deeply rooted in the traditions and lands of the Temagami First Nation in Northern Ontario, where his family originates. It is a connection that profoundly shapes his identity and sense of belonging. He completed a BA in Criminology with a Concentration in law at Carleton University. His greatest passions lie in spending moments with his community, friends, and family, all while finding joy and companionship in the company of his beloved dog.

Kayla is a 1L student in the English Common Law Program. She is Anishnaabe from Whitefish River First Nation and resides in Northern Ontario. She holds a B.A.H. In Criminal Justice & Public Policy from the University of Guelph. When not studying, she enjoys the outdoors and staying active. She is passionate about Indigenous law and hopes to make fundamental change in her surrounding communities within the future.

Josie is a 2L in the English Common Law Program at the University of Ottawa where she also obtained her Bachelor of Commerce in Management. She is Cree from Moosomin First Nation and grew up in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Before attending law school, Josie worked as a legal assistant at an Indigenous owned law firm. She looks forward to helping the Indigenous community and advocating for Indigenous rights.

Halley is of mixed ancestry, Anishnaabe and Settler. Her Anishnaabe roots are in Teme-Augama Anishnabai. She was born and raised in Sudbury, Ontario, where she also stayed to attend Laurentian University and earn her BA in Equity, Diversity and Human Rights, with a double minor in Law & Justice and Sociology. She is currently a 1L in the English Common Law program and looks forward to learning how she can effectively service Indigenous communities as a legal professional.

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