We're thrilled invite you to an evening celebrating the incredible impact of Queen’s alumni in Ottawa. Join VP (Advancement) Karen Bertrand, Artsci’94, and Ottawa Branch President Kimberley Molina, Artsci’07 as we finally have the opportunity to celebrate the recipient of the 2020 Agnes Benidickson Award, Wayne Garnons-Williams, Law’90, in person at the Orange Art Gallery.
Named in 1990, the Agnes Benidickson Award is presented to Ottawa-based alumni who have contributed to their community and distinguished themselves in their careers and through volunteer work. Wayne embodies the Queen's University spirit of excellence, leadership, and giving back to the Queen's, Canadian and Ottawa communities.
Don’t miss this opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni and friends in Ottawa, and to recognize Wayne’s achievements.
About Wayne Garnons-Williams
Born on the Moosomin First Nation in Saskatchewan, Wayne graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Windsor and a Bachelor of Laws from Queen's University. He practiced in litigation for the federal department of Justice for nine years, and then became senior litigation counsel for the Sierra Legal Defense Fund Eagle Project, which litigates Aboriginal title and environmental issues on behalf of First Nations in British Columbia and Alberta. He has served as the chair of the National Council for Aboriginal Federal Employees and the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Tribunal.
Throughout his career as a lawyer, tribunal member, and president of the International Inter-tribal Trade and Investment Organization, Wayne has consistently challenged the status quo of Aboriginal relations in Canada to further ensure recognition of inherent Indigenous economic rights. Currently an active member in the Indigenous Bar Association, the Canadian Bar Association - Aboriginal Law, Federal Court, and Administrative Law chapters, the Carleton County Law Association and the Advocates' Society, Wayne has also continuously given back to Queen's by providing his expertise as a lecturer and assisting professors with various research work on international trade and Indigenous issues.
The Orange Art Gallery is accessible, and parking is available at the location.
Dress code: guests are encouraged to dress in cocktail attire
