(Online) Conference Series: International Criminal Law, Justice and Indigenous Cultures Lecture Series

During a series of online panel discussions at the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies, Leiden University, we will explore whether the scope of international criminal law allows for indigenous peoples to be protagonists in the pursuit of justice for indigenous victims of international crimes.

30 – 31 March 2022: Investigating International Crimes against Indigenous Peoples
Themes:
a. Investigative Strategies for dealing with International Crimes against Indigenous Peoples

Date: Wednesday 30 March 2022
Time: 12:00 – 14:00

Speakers

• Dr. Genner Llanes-Ortiz, Assistant Professor of Indigenous Studies, Bishop’s University;
• Dr. Mily Crevels, Researcher, Leiden University;
• Ms. Fatou Baldeh, Women In Liberation and Leadership;
• Justice Harry LaForme, Senior Counsel, Olthuis Kleer Townshend LLP
• Prof. Elena Marchetti, Professor and Deputy Head of School, Research, Griffith Law School

Moderator: Ms. Carolyn Edgerton, Associate Member – Guernica 37

b. Fact-Finding and Truth and Reconciliation Commissions

Date: Thursday 31 March 2022
Time: 12:00 – 14:00

Speakers:

• Prof. Margaret Walter, Commissioner, Yoo-rrook Justice Commission;
• Dr. Brian Jarrett, Professor and NCRP Department Chair, California State University;
• Prof. Marcia Esparza, Associate Professor, John Jay College of Criminal Justice;
• Prof. Tamara Starblanket, Dean of Academics, NEC|Native Education College 
• Dr. David Milward​, Director, JD/JID program, Associate Professor, University of Victoria

Moderator: Ms. Amanda Ghahremani, International Lawyer & Consultant