Brooks Arcand-Paul: Indigenous Law through Advocacy, Sovereignty, and Traditional Knowledge

Sîpîysis, meaning little river in nehiyawewin (Cree), is Brooks Arcand-Paul’s traditional name. Brooks Arcand-Paul is the Vice President of the Indigenous Bar Association of Canada, and he is from Alexander First Nation in Treaty Six Territory, where he grew up. In this conversation, we discuss how his vision for creating change and dismantling systems of oppression from colonialism that has impacted Indigenous people in Canada is what drives him to wake up everyday and fulfill his purpose and passion. Brooks is dedicated to using his legal and traditional knowledge to advocate for First Nations' Treaty rights. Brooks has been committed to furthering First Nations priorities in Treaty Six, Seven and Eight territories within Alberta, and Treaty territories in Ontario. Brooks has articled for the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General and was called to the Ontario and Alberta bars. Brooks Arcand-Paul's expertise and excellence are what colonial systems that challenge and violate Indigenous rights are in deeply need of in order to change and end the way Indigenous people are treated in Canada. As Indigenous people reclaim their identities and traditions, and heal from colonial trauma, leaders like Brooks Arcand-Paul create transformative change that nurtures the return to sovereignty within Indigenous nations through Indigenous Law. • To learn more about Brooks advocacy and leadership in Law, visit:https://indigenousbar.ca/indigenous-bar-association-challenges-premiers-understanding-of-law/https://amp-theguardian-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/14/canada-systemic-racism-historyhttps://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1702972995817https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GmX5stT9rU&feature=youtu.be• If this episode made you smile + reflect + relate + reimagine, please share it with your social media circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story. • Connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community and Online Store at:Website: https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/FB: https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/Thank you for connecting with us and for being part of the Talks With A Fox Podcast family! We would love to hear from you so send us a review and when you leave us a 5-star rating - you help us continue to create meaningful content and provide a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities. Hand to Heart, Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team🦊Support the show