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Kawaskimhon National Aboriginal Moot

Kawaskimhon Moot group shot

The Kawaskimhon National Aboriginal Moot, (external link)  unique among moot court competitions globally, emphasizes Aboriginal customs of peaceful negotiation and consensus-building over adversarial competition. Guided by Aboriginal facilitators and elders, teams work towards consensus, integrating personal perspectives to address issues impacting Aboriginal communities. Spanning two days, it rotates among host law schools each year, with teams representing a variety of entities, including First Nations, government agencies, unions, and human rights groups, based on the moot's scenario.

Team Composition

  • 3 Team Members

Total: 3 Participants

Date Estimates

Competition Day: Beginning of March

Written Submission: The organizing law school develops the moot case and requests teams to submit a written document before the negotiations commence. Examples from previous years include drafts of community-based laws, position papers, policies, and regulations. 

Location: Different Canadian universities host the competition on a rotating schedule.

Course Credit

Participation in this lawyering skills competition is recognized through JUR 345 Directed Studies in the Winter semester.

Prerequisite Courses

No prerequisite courses.

JUR 332 Indigenous Dispute Resolution or JUR 231 Negotiation Theory and Practice recommended. 

Tryout Process

Team members qualify through applications in the fall.