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The Court’s visit to Yellowknife, N.W.T. begins

September 15, 2025 · 150th anniversary

Chief Justice Wagner and Justices Kasirer and O’Bonsawin speaking at a table.
Chief Justice Wagner, Justice Kasirer, Justice O’Bonsawin, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories Shannon Smallwood and Chief Justice of the Court of Appeal for the Northwest Territories Ritu Khullar speaking to the media.
Chief Justice Wagner, Justice Kasirer, Justice O’Bonsawin, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories Shannon Smallwood and Chief Justice of the Court of Appeal for the Northwest Territories Ritu Khullar speaking on stage during the public event.
Chief Justice Wagner, Justice Kasirer, Justice O’Bonsawin, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories Shannon Smallwood and Chief Justice of the Court of Appeal for the Northwest Territories Ritu Khullar speaking on stage during the public event.
Chief Justice Wagner and Justices Kasirer and O’Bonsawin listening to an Elder speak in a tent.
Chief Justice Wagner and Justices Kasirer and O’Bonsawin listening to an Elder speak in a tent.
A group photo of Chief Justice Wagner, Justice Kasirer, Justice O’Bonsawin, Justice Smallwood and Justice Khullar with Elders from the Arctic Indigenous Wellness Foundation, in front of a tent.
Justice O’Bonsawin speaking with members of the legal community at a reception.
Justice Kasirer speaking with a member of the legal community at a reception.
Chief Justice Wagner answering questions during a reception with the legal community.

Yesterday, Chief Justice Wagner and Justices Kasirer and O’Bonsawin were delighted to connect with many people during their first day in Yellowknife. The judges took questions from the media about the work of the Court and its 150th anniversary in 2025. They then met with the public and discussed the Court’s role, judicial independence and access to justice. The judges also had the opportunity to speak with Elders at the Arctic Indigenous Wellness Foundation camp to learn more about the practice and benefits of land-based healing. They concluded the day engaging with members of the local legal community.

Date modified: 2025-09-15