Empowering communities, protecting ecosystems
Empowering communities, protecting ecosystems
After several years of shifting locations, the ELC has securely landed in our new offices, and it feels like home. We have always appreciated the Faculty of Law’s support and spaces allocated to us throughout the Fraser Building, but we…
It’s heartening to see a group of students digging into an issue at 8am, especially when they are immersed in a mellow morning vibe with Fleetwood Mac tunes, bubbling river videos, a table full of study snacks, and the aroma…
Student enviro-volunteerism was on display again this year for the 7th annual Research-a-thon. The Research-a-thon is a one-day event where students gather to generate research that supports public interest environmental law in BC and Canada. The goal of this year’s…
Before the global pandemic shifted focus, what are viewed as “protests” under Canadian law but are the exercise of Indigenous jurisdiction and responsibilities were gaining momentum with multiple blockades and other acts of protest across the country in support of…
Friday, February 28 marks the third annual ELC Research-a-thon at UVic Law. The event, which gathers students together for a day of focused research on one topic, was modelled after the 2017 Research-a-thon organized by McGill law students to assist…
