Julie Blackhawk
Justice Julie Blackhawk is a Federal Court judge known for her rulings that emphasize the importance of Indigenous rights and consultation in Canada. In a landmark decision regarding the Kebaowek First Nation's challenge to a nuclear waste disposal site, she affirmed that the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission had failed to adequately consult with Indigenous communities, setting a precedent for future engagements based on the principles of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
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Justice Julie Blackhawk found that the commissioners erred when they declined to apply the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
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Justice Julie Blackhawk has ordered that a self-described hitman associated with a Mexican drug cartel remain in custody.
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Justice Julie Blackhawk said the court challenge was a test of 'our commitment as Canadians to reconciliation and what is truly required to move toward achieving these objectives.'
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