Dr. Geneviève Motard

Professor

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Biography

Geneviève Motard is a full professor at the Faculty of Law at Laval University, where she has been teaching since 2009. She specializes in constitutional law and Indigenous Peoples' rights. Her academic background includes a LL.B from the University of Montreal (2000), a LL.M from Laval University (2008), and a LL.D from Laval University (2013). Her research focuses on the political and territorial rights of Indigenous Peoples and the interactions between Indigenous and state legal orders. She is a member and director of the Research Group on Plurinational Societies and the Interuniversity Center for Indigenous Studies and Research (CIÉRA). Her recent work discusses Indigenous constitutionalism and the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Her scholarly contributions include articles, group publications, and direct engagement in various research projects addressing Indigenous rights and governance.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2020-01-01 — Present

CIÉRA-UL • Quebec

Lead the research center focusing on Indigenous studies.

Director of Undergraduate Programs

2014-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Laval University Faculty of Law • Quebec

Oversaw educational programs at the undergraduate level.

Researcher

2001-01-01 — 2003-01-01

Quebec Court of Appeal • Quebec

Conducted legal research and analysis.

Lawyer

2003-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Self-employed • Quebec

Provided legal counsel on ancestral rights and territorial claims.

Awards

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Impact Award (Knowledge)

2018-01-01
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Honor Roll

2012-01-01

Courses

Constitutional Law Indigenous Legal Issues Law, Territory and Indigenous Peoples

Requirements for Laval University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.22
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
PTE
Overall
Required:53
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in business or related field Basic college-level mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Resume
  • Letter of intent
  • Academic transcripts
  • French proficiency test results (TCF/TFI)
Specialization Notes

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