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Dr. David Milward is a Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Victoria, specializing in Indigenous justice, criminal law, and forensic science critique. He previously served as Associate Professor at the University of Manitoba. His research bridges legal systems and Indigenous rights, with significant contributions to Charter analysis and forensic evidence reform.
Education:
- B.A. (History), University of Calgary (1996)
- L.L.B., University of Alberta (1999)
- L.L.M., University of Alberta (2003)
- D.Phil., U.B.C. (2009)
His research interests focus on decolonizing legal frameworks, forensic science accountability, and Indigenous perspectives in criminal justice. He has authored landmark works like Aboriginal Justice and the Charter (2012) and co-authored The Art of Science in the Canadian Justice System, which critically examines flawed forensic practices. His Gladue Handbook remains a key judicial reference for Indigenous sentencing considerations.
Awards:
- 2012 K.D. Srivastrava Prize (U.B.C. Press)
- 2012 Shortlisted for Canadian Law and Society Association Book Prize
He contributed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Final Reports and authored influential child welfare mediation reports. His work integrates legal scholarship with practical policy reform, emphasizing reconciliation and systemic accountability.
He is affiliated with the National Centre for Indigenous Laws and actively engages in public legal education initiatives.
