Racquel Fraser
Racquel joined Maurice Law in June of 2011 as an Articling Student after completing the Juris Doctor program at the University of Victoria where she focused her studies on corporate law and Aboriginal legal issues.
Racquel is gaining experience in a wide variety of practice areas that are based exclusively on the legal issues of Aboriginal people, including Specific Claims, Indian Residential Schools litigation, the Crown's lawful obligations, administrative and taxation law.
Racquel is a member of the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation of Saskatchewan.
Academic & Professional Memberships
• J.D (University of Victoria, 2011)
• B.A. Native American Studies/Political Science (University of Lethbridge, 2004)
Community Experience
• Student Representative, Indigenous Bar Association Board of Directors, 2009-2011
• Conference Coordinator, University of Victoria, Faculty of Law Community Conference – 2011
• Statement Gathering, Truth and Reconciliation Commission, 2010
• Coordinator, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Camp, University of Victoria – Faculty of Law, 2009
• Volunteer, Christmas Bureau, 2006-2007
Presentations
• Student Keynote, Aboriginal Economic Development Research Chair – National Symposium, 2011
• Kawaksimhon Moot, University of Victoria Team, 2010