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Thursday, November 21, 2024
11am PT | 12pm MT | 1pm CT | 2pm ET
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Indigenous Law: How to Conduct a Respectful Cross-Examination
Conducting a respectful cross-examination of an Indigenous witness – particularly an Indigenous elder – requires an understanding of relevant practice directives and unique historical and cultural context.
In this webinar, our panelists will discuss best practices for court reporters, videographers, and lawyers who are participating in the examination of an Indigenous witness.
IN THIS WEBINAR, WE WILL REVIEW:
- The historical backdrop that has shaped Indigenous law
- Relevant practice directives and hearsay rule exceptions
- Cultural differences and sacred Indigenous teachings
- Tips on building mutual trust and respect
- Procedural considerations to ensure a smooth proceeding
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Thursday, November 21, 2024
11am PT / 12pm MT / 1pm CT / 2pm ET
**This webinar is complimentary to attend. NCRA, NVRA, AAERT & State/National Association Certification Information:
1. NCRA Credit: This webinar is pending NCRA approval for 0.10 NCRA CEUs. Veritext will submit attendance on your behalf.
2. NVRA Credit: Veritext will provide a Certificate of Attendance and supporting documentation for attendees to submit to the NVRA for credit.
2. AAERT Credit: Veritext will provide a Certificate of Attendance and supporting documentation for attendees to submit to the AAERT for credit.
3. State/Other National Association Credit: Additional credit for this CEU may be available in some states and through other national associations. Submitting attendance will be your responsibility. Following the CEU, we will provide you with the appropriate certificate of attendance and required materials. You must submit the materials to the organization to receive credit.
Christy Pratt (HOST)
RCR, RPR, CLR Principal Veritext Canada
Christy Pratt is the principal at Veritext Canada, the national leader in legal technology and e-solutions. Prior to joining Veritext she was the owner of Reportex Agencies in British Columbia for over 15 years. Christy has been a realtime reporter for over 25 years, with a special interest in Indigenous rights/title and Charter challenge cases. Christy has reported several landmark trials, including William (Tsilhqot’in Nation), West Moberly (Treaty 8 Boundary), Cambie Surgeries, Thomas (Saik’uz/Stellat’en Nations) and the Cowichan Tribes.
Having worked on land claim trials for the majority of her 25-year court reporting career, Indigenous language is a topic that is particularly close to Christy’s heart. She has worked with hundreds of elders, community members and traditional word spellers, and she collaborates with counsel to create alignment between the parties and the court reporter on spelling and style protocols.
As an expert in realtime reporting and the transcription of Indigenous language, Christy regularly presents webinars on the benefits of realtime, how to effectively conduct an electronic trial and best practices for capturing oral Indigenous testimony.
Michael P. Doherty
B.A., M.A., LL.B., M.Jur., Ph.D
Michael P. Doherty, B.A., M.A., LL.B., M.Jur., Ph.D., was called to the Bar of British Columbia in 1989. He practiced Aboriginal law with the federal Department of Justice from 2004 to 2018 and with the Attorney General of British Columbia from 2020 to 2024.
Dr. Doherty was litigation counsel on numerous Aboriginal rights and title files, including Tsilhqot’in and Ahousaht. That work involved cross-examining dozens of Indigenous elders from a number of different First Nations, which in turn led to him presenting seminars to other government lawyers about how to respectfully conduct such cross-examinations.
The subject of Dr. Doherty’s PhD thesis was his proposal for a previously-unrecognized Aboriginal right to control resource use in those areas where Indigenous groups had exclusive control but not occupation before the assertion of sovereignty.
Dr. Doherty has taught law at Langara College, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, and the University of Victoria. His books include The Portable Guide to Evidence, British Columbia Environmental Law Statutes, and TEN: Rules for Being a Good Person in the 21stCentury.
Mike Parkhill
O.Ont., MSM., Founder of SayITFirst
Mike Parkhill left his executive career at Microsoft Canada to start a company dedicated to helping Indigenous communities develop more speakers today than existed yesterday. Mike adds diversity to each program in the sense that in a support role, he can help communities try new solutions to reverse language loss. For his results and impact on Indigenous communities, Mike has received the Order of Ontario, the Governor General’s Meritorious Service Medal, NYX international Video Best Canadian Cultural Video and Best Canadian Educational video for Creation of the Koko Jones Children shows and is a 5 time Canadian Best Selling author.
