Dr. David Milward

Biography

David Milward is a Professor at the University of Victoria's Faculty of Law, with a scholarly focus on Criminal Law, Evidence, Indigenous Law, and Indigenous Justice. He holds degrees from prestigious institutions, including a BA from the University of Calgary, an LLB and an LLM from the University of Alberta, and a D.Phil. from the University of British Columbia. Milward is a member of Beardy's & Okemasis Nation, Saskatchewan, and previously served as an Associate Professor at the University of Manitoba. His scholarship includes significant publications such as 'Indigenous Law & Canadian Criminal Justice' and 'Reconciliation Indigenous Justice: Searching for Ways Forward.' Milward's research addresses critical issues involving Indigenous over-incarceration and explores non-adversarial alternatives in legal contexts, particularly concerning child welfare. An active researcher, he has received several grants to support his work in these areas. He welcomes graduate students interested in pursuing research in criminal law, Indigenous rights, and Indigenous legal orders.

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