Crystal Lameman
Crystal Lameman is a mother of two and a proud member of the Beaver Lake Cree Nation, Treaty No. 6, where she has held the position of Government Relations Advisor and Treaty Coordinator for a decade. As part of these positions, Crystal manages her First Nation’ Comprehensive Treaty Claim. She is a researcher, policy analyst and passionate inherent and Treaty rights, and environment defender with a graduate degree in Indigenous Peoples Education. She is currently completing a graduate degree in Counselling Psychology (2024). Crystal is a co-author of The End of This World: Climate Justice in So-Called Canada and has made contributions to multiple publications and lectures.
Centered on nêhiyaw worldview, practices, and ways of being. It is this way of knowing that is integral to her practice of diversity, inclusivity, and the building of antiracism within her chosen fields. Social, Environmental and Climate Justice principles and objectives frame her personal and professional views on dignity, equality, ethics, access to services, equity, human, inherent, Treaty and Indigenous rights. Her life’s work is centred on the advancement of nêhiyaw economic, energy, food sovereignty, and the realization of holistic wellness through her nêhiyaw ways of knowing and meaningful land-based practices.
Karey Brooks, lead counsel Beaver Lake Cree Nation
Karey Brooks, KC is a highly respected Canadian lawyer known for her expertise in constitutional, administrative, and Indigenous rights law. As a founding partner of JFK Law LLP, Karey has represented clients at all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada, where she has been involved in numerous landmark cases that have shaped the landscape of Indigenous rights and environmental law in Canada.
Karey is particularly recognized for her dedication to advancing the legal rights of Indigenous communities, working closely with First Nations on issues such as land claims, governance, and resource management. Her legal acumen and commitment to justice have earned her a reputation as a fierce advocate for her clients and a leading voice in the field of public interest law.
In addition to her legal practice, Karey frequently shares her expertise through public speaking, legal education, and mentorship, helping to inspire the next generation of lawyers dedicated to social justice. Her work reflects a deep commitment to using the law as a tool for positive change, ensuring that marginalized voices are heard and that the principles of fairness and equity are upheld in Canadian society.
You are invited!
Join RAVEN and the Indigenous Law Students Association at the University of Toronto virtually on September 24 for a legal update from Beaver Lake Cree Nation! In this webinar we will hear directly from Beaver Lake Cree Nation member, Crystal Lameman and their lead lawyer, Karey Brooks. Throughout the hour, we’ll be in conversation with the two to discuss the pivotal win of their Advanced Cost Order, that will support them to move forward their Treaty rights case against the tar sands expansion and unchecked resource extraction in Treaty No. 6.
Crystal Lameman is a fierce advocate for Indigenous rights and environmental justice. Don’t miss what is sure to be an inspiring conversation about the Beaver Lake Cree’s legal challenge and how together, we are carving out a path towards access to justice for Beaver Lake Cree Nation.
Date: Tuesday, September 24th
Time: 5:30pm ET / 2:30pm PT
Location: Online (Zoom)
